FCT Minister Nyesom Wike traveled to China for official business. He met with CP Group officials during his trip. His assistant Lere Olayinka shared news about the visit. Wike aims to bring water to FCT Satellite Towns. The minister plans to discuss contracts for water supply projects.
The Nigerian official will also talk with representatives of the China Geo-Engineering Corporation Overseas Construction Group. President Tinubu visited China last September. During that visit, Nigeria signed agreements with Chinese companies for electricity and water improvements. These projects support Tinubu's goal of helping FCT residents through better services. The President approved N50 billion for clean water in satellite areas.
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A student organization called Education for Accelerated Development has criticized Comrade Atiku Abubakar Isah about his claims against President Tinubu's son. Atiku recently said Seyi Tinubu kidnapped and hurt him because he refused money. He also claimed Seyi tried to stop the NANS leadership ceremony using people who threatened others. The student group stated Friday that Atiku pretends to be someone he isn't. Their national leader, Dr. Abdulkadir Fuad, asked why Atiku never told police about his alleged kidnapping.
The group called Atiku a fake who acts as the NANS President to attract attention. They pointed out that Olusola Ladoja serves as the real NANS President right now. Dr. Fuad emphasized that Ladoja holds the only legal...
A group called the Coalition of Democrats says officials stole help meant for poor people in Akwa Ibom State. The Arise Empowerment Program should aid farmers and small business owners, but it went to powerful people instead. Officials in Ukanafun, Ibiono Ibom, and Essien Udim areas put themselves and friends on benefit lists. Many real farmers and workers lost the aid they needed because of these actions. The group met reporters Friday to share these concerns.
Dr. Usoro Akpanusoh from the coalition said former lawmakers and their families took spots meant for others. He asked these officials to quit their jobs and say sorry to Governor Umo Eno. The group wants the state to check what happened and make it right. They asked for a...
Nigeria fights malaria despite hosting major world summits about it, says Health Minister Muhammad Ali Pate. He spoke as Geneith Health launched a contest for students to help tackle the disease at the community level across the country. The minister called the student competition a needed step in the long battle against malaria.
The contest aims to involve young people from secondary schools through university. Students will learn about health education, reach out to communities, and create projects. The goal is to reduce the number of malaria cases and deaths among Nigerians.
Nigeria carries the heaviest malaria burden worldwide. The country accounts for 27 percent of all cases globally. It also accounts for 31 percent of all...
Nigeria fights malaria despite hosting major world summits about it, says Health Minister Muhammad Ali Pate. He spoke as Geneith Health launched a contest for students to help tackle the disease at the community level across the country. The minister called the student competition a needed step in the long battle against malaria.
The contest aims to involve young people from secondary schools through university. Students will learn about health education, reach out to communities, and create projects. The goal is to reduce the number of malaria cases and deaths among Nigerians.
Nigeria carries the heaviest malaria burden worldwide. The country accounts for 27 percent of all cases globally. It also accounts for 31 percent of all...
A missing court interpreter stopped the money laundering trial of former Power Minister Saleh Mamman on Friday. The Federal High Court in Abuja had planned to continue a trial-within-trial that day. Prosecutor A.O. Mohammed told the court the official interpreter was away on assignment. He asked the judge for a new date when the interpreter could attend.
Defense lawyer Emmanuel Hassan agreed with the request for a delay. Judge James Omotosho moved the case to May 8 and 9 for the next hearing. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission brought Mamman to court on 12 charges. These charges claim the former minister was involved in conspiracy and money laundering during his time in office.
Nigeria suffers more under President Tinubu than former President Buhari, claims Hakeem Baba-Ahmed. The former political adviser left his job after 17 months with Vice President Shettima. Inflation jumped from 22 percent to almost 35 percent since Tinubu took office. Baba-Ahmed questions if leaders know how people actually live. He wonders who collects government statistics about reduced violence.
Baba-Ahmed asked if the President realizes how poor most families are. He said more blood flows today than two years ago. The former adviser once saw Tinubu as stubborn but visionary. He respected how Tinubu ran Lagos for eight years. Baba-Ahmed noted that Tinubu also helped create the platform that made Buhari president.
Despite joining the...
Nigerian Army troops fight Islamic State West Africa Province members right now in Buni Gari, Yobe State. The army shared this news Saturday morning on Facebook, saying Operation HADIN KAI soldiers face ISWAP attackers, with more information coming later. Terrorist actions have recently increased across the North-East area of the country. ISWAP fighters struck near Buni Yadi about two weeks ago. The earlier attack killed three soldiers as the attackers stole food and farm animals from local people.
Kano State Government says it did not fire former Secretary Baffa Bichi just for health reasons. The truth came out after Bichi claimed in a video that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf runs a government more corrupt than the previous one. He boasted about having proof to help remove them from power in 2027.
Information Commissioner Ibrahim Waiya called these claims false and politically driven. He said officials first hid the real reason for firing Bichi to respect him. Waiya expressed disappointment that someone who served at high levels would spread untrue stories for political gain. He stressed that comparing current leaders with past ones hurts Kano citizens.
The commissioner dared Bichi to publicly share any evidence of wrongdoing. He...
