Abuja: Dr Edwin Isotu-Edeh, the WHO National Consultant for Public Health and Environment, has been recognised with the prestigious ‘Pillar of Environmental Health’ award in Nigeria. The award ceremony, presided over by President Bola Tinubu and represented by Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, took place at the inaugural National Environmental […]
Day: February 20, 2025
Governors Convene in Abuja for Critical Tax Reform Discussions
Abuja: The 36 state governors of Nigeria, under the umbrella of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), are gathered in Abuja to deliberate on tax reform and other pressing national matters. The meeting is being chaired by Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara, who currently holds the position of the forum’s chairman. According to News Agency of […]
EFCC Cautions Nigerian Council Chairmen Against Financial Misconduct
Gombe: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has cautioned council chairmen across Nigeria, including those in Gombe State, against viewing financial autonomy as an opportunity for embezzlement. EFCC Chairman, Mr Ola Olukoyede, issued the warning at the Gombe State Local Government Summit on Wednesday, urging council chairmen and executives to resist the temptation of […]
U.S. Air Force to Target Terrorists Across Africa, Says Gen. Hecker
Lusaka: Gen. James Hecker, Commander of the U.S. Air Forces, Europe and Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA), has announced that the U.S. Air Force will conduct airstrikes against terrorist targets across Africa. Hecker made this statement during a digital news conference while attending the 2025 African Air Chiefs’ Symposium (AACS) in Lusaka, Zambia. According to News Agency of […]
NAHCON Reiterates Commitment to Pilgrims’ Welfare Amid Contract Dispute
Abuja: The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced its ongoing engagement with the Saudi service provider, Mashariq al Dhahabia, over allegations of a contract breach. NAHCON’s head of Public Affairs, Muhammad Musa, disclosed this development in a statement, emphasizing the commission’s dedication to maintaining contractual commitments since its inception. According to News Agency […]