SocioPolitical

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced enforcement actions against five airlines, including two international and three domestic carriers, for several violations of Part 19 of its regulations. This move came as the aviation sector faces increased scrutiny during the busy holiday travel period. In a statement released to ...

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, has inspected the ongoing repair work on the Owerri-Port Harcourt Road, between the sections of Umuapu and Umuagwo in Imo State. The inspection carried out by the commission is to address the deteriorating road conditions that have ...

The First Lady of Gombe State, Asma’u Yahaya, has called for strengthened collaboration among stakeholders to address the alarming prevalence of gender-based violence (GBV) in the state. Speaking through the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Asma’u Iganus, she emphasized the critical need for grassroots education on the enforcement ...

Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Police Command, CP Bethrand Onuoha, psc has ordered for a watertight security across the state throughout the yuletide period and beyond. He gave the order while briefing members of the Command Management Team as well as Tactical Commanders at the Command Headquarters, Lokoja, on Monday. ...

Nigeria is grappling with a severe outbreak of Lassa fever, with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) confirming 1,154 cases and 190 deaths from 9,492 suspected infections in 2024. This marks a significant public health challenge, particularly during the disease’s peak transmission season from October to May. ...

In a bid to ease the financial strain on residents during the holiday season, the Plateau State Government, led by Governor Caleb Mutfwang, has announced a free transportation initiative for citizens. The service will be available from December 23, 2024, offering both intra-state and inter-state travel options to support people ...

The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared three days of public holidays to celebrate the Christmas and New Year festivities. The holidays will be observed on Wednesday, December 25; Thursday, December 26; and Wednesday, January 1, 2025. This announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in ...

Katsina State Governor, Mallam Dikko Radda, has inaugurated the Magnet Academy Al-Huda, a state-of-the-art educational institution aimed at providing quality education for orphans and vulnerable children. The academy, established by the Islamic Ummah Relief organization, is designed to offer a nurturing environment that fosters academic and personal growth. Speaking at ...

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has urged Nigerians to prioritize their health during the festive season by knowing their HIV status and making informed health decisions. In a statement released by Toyin Aderibigbe, Head of Public Relations and Protocol, on Sunday, NACA’s Director General, Dr. Temitope ...

As Nigeria gears up for the 2027 general elections, a significant development has emerged with 78 associations submitting applications to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for registration as political parties. A senior official from INEC, who chose to remain anonymous, shared this information in Abuja. The official indicated that ...