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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has expressed concerns over the ongoing protests in Nigeria, lamenting reports of violence, fatalities, and property destruction. It urged Nigerians to heed the call for dialogue, and also extended condolences to the families of those who have died and expressed sympathy with the Nigerian government and its people. In a statement made available to journalists on Tuesday, ECOWAS emphasised the right […]

The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) said it has begun a move to ensure the reduction of their prices as drugs and other medical devices hike on a daily basis. PSN President, Cyril Usifoh who disclosed this in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital after the National Council meeting on Monday said the association has been having quarterly meetings with the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate on […]

A Delta State High Court sitting in Kwale has sentenced two men to 10 years imprisonment for possessing cut-to-size single-barrel guns. The convicts Joshua Anamali, 25 years and Nelson Adoh, 30 years were arrested by police officers, who were on stop-and-search duty on January 27, 2021, in Ndemili community. Trial judge, Justice Onyeawuli Enenmo, who reviewed the case of the prosecution and that of the defence, found them guilty as […]

A federal high court sitting in Lagos on Monday, nullified the sale of 49 percent equity stake in Nigeria Air to Ethiopian Airlines. The suit was brought before the court by registered trustees of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) and five other aviation industry stakeholders against the Federal Government. Judge Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa, in his ruling on Monday, declared the stake sold to Ethiopian Airlines by former president Muhammadu Buhari’s […]

The Federal Government has concluded plans to sell a 50kg bag of rice at N40,000 to public servants with a view to alleviating the food crisis in the nation and its effects on Nigerians. The Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-governmental Affairs disclosed this in a letter signed by the Director of Human Resources of the Ministry, Jaiyesimi Abimbola on Monday. The letter requested all interested staff members to […]

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has expressed disappointment over President Bola Tinubu’s Sunday broadcast to Nigerians concerning the ongoing nationwide protests. The former Anambra State Governor, in a post on his X handle on Monday, strongly advised the President to distance himself from sycophants and surround himself with individuals who will present the unvarnished truth. Obi stated that Tinubu’s address appeared disconnected from the harsh realities […]

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued new guidance requiring telecommunication operators to provide clear and detailed information to subscribers about how they are being charged for calls and data usage. This was contained in a statement by the NCC Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, on Monday in Abuja. Muoka stated that the directive, titled Guidance for the Simplification of Tariffs, aims to improve transparency, enhance consumer understanding, and […]

A clash of interests among members of the House of Representatives has forced the leadership of the House to dissolve the current ad-hoc Joint Downstream and Midstream Committee. Initially, the joint committee was investigating the importation of adulterated petroleum products, the non-availability of crude oil for domestic refineries, and other critical energy security issues. The spokesperson of the House, Akin Rotimi, in a statement issued on Monday, stated that to […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has pledged to closely monitor local government activities to ensure good governance, accountability, and transparency following the recent Supreme Court judgement granting financial autonomy to local governments. The anti-graft agency disclosed this in Abuja on Monday at a national dialogue organised by Agora Policy themed Enthroning Accountability in Local Government in Nigeria. The EFCC Chairman, who was represented at the event by Friday Ebelo, […]