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The number of registered youth voters in Nigeria declined by about 14 per cent between the 2019 and 2023 general elections, according to data compiled from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The data showed that registered voters classified as youths fell from 42.94 million in 2019 to 37.06 million in 2023, representing a decrease […]
The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has warned of a possible fresh nationwide industrial action over the Federal Government’s failure to implement the adjustment of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS), a demand the union says has remained unresolved for over a decade. The National Chairman of JOHESU and President of the Medical and Health […]
The Federal Government has approved a $500 million investment for the reconstruction of the Lagos airport, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said. Keyamo disclosed this on Tuesday at the opening ceremony of Invest Lagos 3.0, stating that the project is aimed at transforming the over 50-year-old airport into a modern aviation […]
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has approved the extension of the retirement age for medical and veterinary doctors in the state civil service from 60 to 65 years, as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery and address workforce shortages. Under the new policy, the maximum years of service for the affected professionals have […]
The Philippines has lodged a formal diplomatic protest against China following the reported appearance of a floating structure within the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs said it had undertaken appropriate diplomatic action after the installation was detected in waters claimed by Manila […]
The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) has killed at least nine suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters and destroyed several vehicles during coordinated air strikes in the Cross Kauwa and Ali Sherifti areas of northern Borno State. The operation, which commenced on June 6, targeted suspected terrorist elements attempting to regroup […]
The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi has criticised the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over what he described as excessive borrowing and a lack of transparency in the management of public finances. In a statement posted on his social media platform on Tuesday, Obi claimed that Nigeria’s […]
Protests over a disputed ward delineation exercise in Delta State have led to the shutdown of 13 oil flow stations in the Warri Federal Constituency, disrupting production and putting Nigeria’s crude output at risk of a significant decline. The affected facilities, operated by Renaissance Africa Energy Company, Chevron Nigeria Limited and Nestoil/Neconde, are estimated to […]
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested seven suspected bandits during coordinated intelligence-led operations targeting criminal networks operating within the Soda Forest axis and adjoining border communities in Bagudo Local Government Area. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued in Birnin Kebbi, noting that the operation formed […]
The House of Representatives has called on President to immediately implement a comprehensive and aggressive security strategy to dismantle bandit and kidnapper networks across the country amid growing concerns over worsening insecurity. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by during plenary on Tuesday. Presenting the motion, Osonwa expressed […]
