Category: #Governance
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OYO CUTS FGM RATE FROM 65% TO 18% — EXPERTS SAY “THIS IS LEADERSHIP”
Health experts and lawmakers hail Oyo State for turning the tide on female genital mutilation, but warn: the final push to zero must not slow down. Oyo State is getting major praise for slashing its FGM prevalence from 65% to 18%, a dramatic drop experts say proves that strong political will and community action can…
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ABDULRAZAQ LAUNCHES COMMITTEE TO REBUILD TRUST, SUPPORT WORO SURVIVORS
Governor moves to ensure aid reaches victims and restore community confidence after Woro attack. Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has set up a seven-member committee to engage leaders and residents of Woro community following the recent attack. The move aims to deliver humanitarian support, identify urgent needs, and assist in rebuilding efforts. The committee, chaired…
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50+ WORO ATTACK SURVIVORS HOSPITALISED AS SENATOR URGES STRONGER SECURITY IN KWARA NORTH
Over 50 injured in Woro bandit attack receive treatment as leaders call for tighter security. No fewer than 50 residents of Woro community, Kwara North, are receiving medical care in Ilorin after a violent bandit attack left many with gunshot and other injuries. Senator Sadiq Umar visited the survivors on Wednesday, offering sympathy and pledging…
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FG DELIVERS 80,500 LIVESTOCK VACCINES TO EKITI
Ekiti beefs up animal health to fight deadly livestock diseases. The Federal Government has supplied Ekiti State with 80,500 doses of livestock vaccines to curb transboundary animal diseases, including 50,000 CBPP doses, 30,000 Newcastle Disease vaccines, and 500 Foot-and-Mouth Disease doses. Receiving the vaccines under the L-PRES programme, Commissioner for Agriculture, Ebenezer Boluwade, said the…
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NCC, NSCDC CRACK DOWN ON FIBRE DAMAGE
Builders beware: damaging fibre optic cables now carries serious legal risks. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have issued a joint warning to construction firms over rising fibre optic cable damages. The agencies stressed that such cables are critical national assets supporting the digital economy, emergency services,…
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NIMASA EYES EXPANSION OF DEEP BLUE PROJECT
Boosting maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, NIMASA plans to scale up its globally recognised Deep Blue initiative. The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is exploring ways to expand the Deep Blue Project, which has strengthened security and sustainability across the Gulf of Guinea. The announcement was made by NIMASA DG, Dr.…
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FCT POLLS: INEC TELLS PARTIES—MOBILISE VOTERS, DUMP VOTE-BUYING
With the Feb. 21 Area Councils election looming, INEC is pushing parties to get voters ready—and warning that vote-buying and violence won’t be tolerated. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has urged political parties to step up voter mobilisation across the FCT, especially encouraging residents to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) before distribution ends on…
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FG SWEARS IN SON BOARD TO BOOST INDUSTRIAL GROWTH
New leadership tasked with raising product standards, driving industrialisation and attracting investment. The Federal Government has inaugurated the governing board of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), signaling a renewed push to strengthen industrial growth and make Nigeria more attractive to investors. In Abuja, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, said…
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ANAMBRA STEPS IN OVER ALLEGED ASSAULT OF JSS3 GIRL
State government promises justice as police detain guardian over shocking abuse claims. The Anambra State Government has moved swiftly to address the alleged assault of a JSS3 student, Miracle Amah, of Community Secondary School, Agulu, assuring that justice will be served. The case came to light when the student arrived at school with fresh burns…
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FG DOUBLES DOWN ON ENDING AVOIDABLE BLINDNESS
With most vision loss in Nigeria preventable, the Federal Government says eye care is now a development priority. The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ending avoidable blindness and expanding inclusive eye health services nationwide. The pledge was made in Abuja as the Minister of State for Health, Dr Iziaq Salako, launched SightQuest Nigeria,…
