By Ekpenyong Emmanuel The Nigerian government has strongly condemned the shooting of an Immigration officer by a Chinese businessman in Minna, Niger state. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, described the incident as “unacceptable” and vowed to take diplomatic action against the Chinese government. According to Tunji-Ojo, the Immigration officer …

By Ekpenyong Emmanuel Ghanaian President John Mahama has briefed Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on his recent diplomatic mission to Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, highlighting the complexity of efforts to reintegrate these countries into the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Mahama’s visit to Tinubu, who serves as ECOWAS …

By Ekpenyong Emmanuel The House of Representatives has passed a bill for second reading that seeks to bar individuals above 60 years from contesting for the offices of President and Governor in Nigeria. Sponsored by Rep. Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere, the bill proposes amendments to the 1999 Constitution to revise eligibility requirements …

By Taiwo Niyi, KWARA | The Kwara State Government has trained 25 medical personnel on Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (CEMONC) to enhance the safety of mothers and newborns during childbirth. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony of the 14-day residential training in Ilorin, Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina El-Imam, …