Nigeria news today headlines : Friday 18th October 2024
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House Urges AGF Fagbemi To Expedite Trial Of Detainees In Prolonged Detention
Worried by the prolonged detention of detainees without trial, the House of Representatives has called on the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, to accelerate the trial process for individuals in prolonged detention across the country. This resolution followed a motion presented by Hon. Ahmed Muhammed, the representative for
Sanwo-Olu, Anyaoku, Family, Others Extol Iwuanyanwu’s Virtues At Tributes’ Night
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and other dignitaries, which included former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku and retired Prelate of the Methodist Church Nigeria, Dr. Samuel Kalu Uche, have paid tributes to the late President-General of Ohanaeze N’digbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. Governor Sanwo-Olu and other eminent Nigerians spoke on Wednesday evening
OGSIEC Clears Oyegbola-Sodipo, Others For Nov. 16 LG Poll In Ogun
The Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) has screened and cleared Hon. Lanre Oyegbola-Sodipo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the chairmanship of Abeokuta North Local Government in the upcoming local government election scheduled for November 16, 2024 across the 20 local council areas of the state. Also screened and cleared alongside Hon. Oyegbola-Sodipo
Impeachment: Senate Passes Vote Of Confidence In Akpabio
…Northern Senators Distance Selves From Impeachment Move ABUJA – Barely 24 hours after rumour of an alleged plot to impeach the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, caused scare at the National Assembly on Wednesday, the Senate on Thursday passed a vote of confidence in its President, Godswill Akpabio. This followed a point of order raised by
Impending Flood: NIHSA Asks People Along River Benue Basin To Move Now
ABUJA – The Director-General, Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), Umar Ibrahim Mohammed, has called on the citizens living along the River Benue basin to quickly move away from the river banks as increased water on the River Benue has reached the flooding level due to increased rainfall. A statement, on Thursday issued by Mohammed, also
NGE, Imo Govt, UNICEF Engage Editors On S-East, S-South Challenges
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), in collaboration with UNICEF and Imo State government, is organising a two-day workshop to strengthen the media’s role in driving regional development. The programme, which is holding in Owerri, the Imo State capital, between October 23 and 24, 2024, according to a statement signed by the NGE President, Mr.
Nigeria Faces Acute Health Workforce Shortage – WHO
ABUJA – Nigeria is grappling with the third-largest absolute shortage of health workers in the world, facing a deficit of nearly one million healthcare professionals. This alarming figure was revealed by Dr. Muyiwa Ojo, Tech Officer, HRH,WHO Nigeria emphasized the critical need for urgent measures to strengthen the country’s healthcare system. Speaking during a two
Nigerian Newspapers: Top Stories For Today (18/10/24)
Read the full details on our digital edition when you join our WhatsApp Communities here. Here are the major headlines for today: Nigeria Records 14,237 Cholera Cases Across 35 States, FCT, 378 Deaths… NCDC Warns Of Cholera, Lassa Fever Surge, Marburg Virus Threat… Attributes Recent Spike In Cholera To Heavy Rainfall, Flooding Reversing FG’s Economic
Shettima Woos Investors To Nigeria’s Growing Business Climate
…Ericsson To Build $19m Tech Hub In Nigeria…Gluwa To Invest $100m ABUJA – The foreign investment drive of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu got another significant boost on Thursday, as several investors from Sweden committed to investments and partnerships worth millions of dollars in Nigeria’s digital economy, health and other critical sectors. This
INEC Recognises Abure As Labour Party’s National Chairman
ABUJA – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reportedly recognised Julius Abure as the National Chairman of Labour Party (LP). The move, according to the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Obiora Ifoh, followed a court order. In a statement, Ifoh revealed that the recognition which was contained in a letter by INEC and
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