The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has placed Nigerians on alert, following response to reports of diphtheria cases in Lagos and Kano states.
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A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, set aside the November 4, 2022, interim forfeiture order on 40 landed properties linked to Sen. Ike Ekweremadu and his wife, Beatrice.
ASHENEWS reports that the Enugu state governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi will commission the Housing Estate Road that leads from Nike Road to the Cathedral Church of St. Cyprian, Abakpa-Nike in Enugu on Sunday, January 29, 2023, This online platform further reports that the road was reconstructed by Arthur Eze at the behest of, and for Nike Diocese, Anglican Communion, Enugu. A statement by Dr. Chiwuike Uba, the Media Adviser to the Bishop of Nike Diocese, Anglican Communion, Dr. Christian Onyeka Onyia, made available to ASHENEWS on Thursday, said Ugwuanyi will commission the road project in the company of the Archbishop, Metropolitan and…
ASHENEWS reports that the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi has promised to restore security in all the areas affected by insecurity if elected as president in the 2023.
The Sokoto State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) has alleged that thugs loyal to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday, attacked its headquarters on Ahmadu Bello Way, and vandalised its vehicles.
ASHENEWS reports that the chairman of the Chanchaga local government area in Niger state, Aminu Ladan has honoured the invitation by the state command of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in relation to a viral video in which he was heard encouraging the youth to take drugs.
By Fatima Zahra Muhammad The Niger state command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has summoned the Chairman of Chanchaga local government council, Aminu Ladan for questioning. ASHENEWS reports that the invitation followed a viral video in which Ladan was seen allegedly permitting the youth to take drugs at the council secretariat premises. ASHENEWS recalls that Ladan was sworn in by the Niger state governor, Abubakar Sani Bello as the newly elected chairman of the Chanchaga council last week. According to the short video, the Chairman, during a meeting with supporters shortly after his inauguration, was allegedly encouraging…
A twin explosion at the venue of campaign rally of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers state on Thursday, injured three persons. The explosion occurred at the Rumuwoji Playground in Port Harcourt. It was gathered that two women among those injured were rushed to the hospital for medical attention. Publicity Secretary of the APC, Darlington Nwauju, confirmed the incident, describing it as ‘unfortunate’, even as the Police spokesperson, Iringe-Koko, said she will get back to our correspondent. Newsoneng
By Fatima Zahra Muhammad ASHENEWS reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the former governor of Osun state, Bisi Akande on the occasion of his 84th birthday. This online publication reports that the president’s message was contained in a series of tweets by the Senior special assistant to the president on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu on Tuesday. The president, in the statement described the former administrator as a true statesman who had dedicated his time to the service of the people. Buhari also said that Akande’s legacy as governor of Osun state was laid through his hard work and…
ASHENEWS reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has denied that its operatives invaded the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and occupied the office of its governor, Godwin Emefiele on Monday.