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The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved $1.7 billion to strengthen governance and healthcare delivery nationwide. The funding will be channelled through two key initiatives: Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity – Governance (HOPE – Governance) Initiative Primary Health Care Provision Strengthening…

The week-long celebration of former Ekiti State Governor Dr Kayode Fayemi’s 60th birthday culminated in a high-profile colloquium at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, featuring the launch of his new book, If This Giant Must Rise. The book provides deep insights into governance, leadership,…

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, alongside former heads of state, governors, and other prominent figures, paid glowing tributes to former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, as he marked his 60th birthday. The commemorative symposium, held in Abuja, centred on the theme “Renewing the Pan-African…

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has condemned Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) as a severe human rights violation with no health benefits, pledging that her husband’s administration will take decisive action to eradicate the practice. In a statement marking the International Day of…

The Presidency has dismissed reports claiming that President Bola Tinubu directed members of the Lagos State House of Assembly to reinstate Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker, labelling the news as false and a deliberate attempt to distract the newly elected Speaker, Mojisola Lasbat Meranda.…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to direct the Attorney General of the Federation, Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, and relevant anti-corruption agencies to investigate allegations of missing, diverted, or stolen public funds amounting to N26 billion…

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has urged members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) posted to the state to utilise their unique talents to contribute meaningfully to national development. He highlighted the critical role corps members play in realising the vision…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu's administration and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) over what it termed the “arbitrary, unconstitutional, unlawful, unfair, and unreasonable” increase in telecom tariffs. The NCC recently approved a 50%…