AGS NEWS – The Edo State Government stated on Monday that Philip Shaibu is impersonating the deputy governor and should stop presenting himself as such. A Federal High Court in Abuja reinstated Shaibu as the deputy governor of Edo State … Continue reading Shaibu impersonating deputy governor, says Edo govt
AGS NEWS – The Ebonyi government has approved the release of N2 billion for scholarships to support 597 successful candidates studying in Nigerian universities. This decision was announced on Tuesday by Mr. Jude Okpor, Commissioner for Information and Orientation, following … Continue reading Ebonyi government approves N2bn in scholarships for 597 students
AGS NEWS – The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has urged the public to be cautious due to a recent cholera outbreak in several Nigerian states. Mrs. Gloria Ogbaki, Head of Information and Communications at NBMA, released a statement quoting … Continue reading Government urges caution as cholera death toll reaches 30
AGS NEWS – Shell Nigeria reported that it paid a total of $1.09 billion in corporate taxes and royalties to the Nigerian government in 2023. This amount was exclusively paid through the operations of two of its companies: the Shell … Continue reading Shell’s 2023 tax contribution to Nigerian government exceeds $1 billion
AGS NEWS – The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has urged the Federal Government to reveal the alleged individuals responsible for the persistent fuel scarcity in the country. During the association’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in … Continue reading Tension on Nigerian govt to expose cabals behind fuel scarcity
AGS NEWS – The Lagos State Government is considering shutting down an Indian Language School located in the Ilupeju area for reportedly admitting only Indian nationals. Concerns were raised by Nigerians during the week, accusing the school of discrimination and … Continue reading Lagos govt threatens closure of Indian school who admits just Indians
AGS NEWS – The Nigerian Guild of Editors has issued a call for the government to increase efforts in tackling the nation’s growing security issues. In a statement released after a meeting in Enugu, the Guild commended recent efforts leading … Continue reading NGE urges governments to tackle security challenges
AGS NEWS – Economists are urging the government to address key challenges such as high energy costs, insecurity, and foreign exchange volatility to combat the rising inflation in the country. This comes as Nigeria’s inflation rate surged to 31.70% in … Continue reading Inflation hits 31.7%: Government urged to address insecurity
AGS NEWS – Guinea’s military junta, which took control in a coup in September 2021, has announced the dissolution of the government. The decree was delivered via state TV by Brig Gen Amara Camara, the Secretary General of the presidency, … Continue reading Guinea’s military junta dissolves government, seals borders
Russian war journalist Alexander Rybin, 39, has been discovered dead, just days after pledging to expose significant corruption in the Putin-invaded Ukrainian city of Mariupol. Rybin’s lifeless body was found by the roadside near Shakhty in Russia’s Rostov region on … Continue reading Russian war journalist found dead on roadside after pledging to expose ‘gigantic corruption’ in Putin’s government
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Natasha, representing Kogi Central senatorial district, has voiced deep sorrow in response to the recent surge of violence and fatalities in Plateau. In a statement released on Tuesday in Lokoja by her Media Aide, Orogbonlo Israel, the senator … Continue reading Kogi lawmaker condemns Plateau massacre, calls for swift government action
Tajudeen Abbas, the Speaker of the House of Representatives in Nigeria, has announced the National Assembly’s intention to develop legislation aimed at regulating Artificial Intelligence (AI). He made this statement during the 7th Convocation Ceremony, organized by the National Institute … Continue reading Nigerian government set plans to regulate AI
Canada has made an official announcement regarding the ban of WeChat on government devices due to concerns over the Chinese-owned application’s potential security risks. Often referred to as the “everything app” for its diverse range of features, WeChat combines elements … Continue reading Canada bans WeChat on government devices
Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, has announced that the Federal Government will cover the fines of more than 4,000 inmates, amounting to over N500 million, to facilitate their release from correctional facilities. These inmates have been unable … Continue reading Nigerian government to cover N500m in fines for 4,000 inmates’ release from prison
The Lagos State Government has decided to suspend the planned mass burial of the 103 corpses recovered in the aftermath of the October 2020 #EndSARS protest. The announcement comes after a wave of controversy arose following the initial proposal for … Continue reading Lagos state government halts planned mass burial for #EndSARS victims
The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has declared its intent to demolish shanties and unauthorized structures in the Ogombo area of Eti-Osa Local Government Area. Arc. Gbolahan Oki, the General Manager of LASBCA, disclosed this in an interview with … Continue reading Lagos government vows to destroy illegal structures in Ogombo, Eti-Osa
New data obtained from the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) has revealed that the Federal Government of Nigeria incurred losses of approximately N843 billion due to gas flaring between January 2022 and August 2023. NOSDRA’s latest gas … Continue reading Government incurs N847 billion loss due to gas flaring – NOSDRA
Estimates from data released by the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) indicate that Nigeria incurred losses of approximately N335 million due to oil spills between January and August 2023. During this period, NOSDRA recorded a total of … Continue reading Oil spills cost Nigerian government N335 million – Report
French authorities began implementing a recently announced prohibition on the abaya, a Muslim dress for women, in schools on Monday, marking the return of students across the country to classrooms. The government had declared its intention to ban the abaya … Continue reading French government enforces ban on ‘Abaya’ dress
The recently released Hon Wale Adedayo, who served as the Chairman of Ijebu East Local Government Area in Ogun State, found himself detained by the Department of State Security Services. His release came after several days in detention, and he … Continue reading Ogun state local government chairman regains freedom
Dr. Yunusa Sunusi, the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Hasiya Bayero Paediatric Hospital, has been removed from his position merely three weeks after the hospital’s reopening. The decision, announced by Samira Sulaiman, a spokesperson for the Hospital Management Board (HMB), … Continue reading Kano government dismisses hospital CMD over capacity concerns
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, emphasized that no government can feasibly provide food to all its communities. He made this statement during the distribution of food items to 18,000 households in Damboa Local Government Area. Zulum highlighted that his administration … Continue reading Government cannot provide food to every resident – Gov. Zulum
Anambra State Women and Social Welfare Commissioner, Hon. Ify Obinabo, has taken decisive action by shutting down the Arrow of God Community Children’s Home in Onitsha following allegations of illicit child adoption and trafficking. This intervention occurred on August 16, … Continue reading Anambra government shuts down arrow of God orphanage home amid illegal adoption allegations
Niger’s junta has announced the establishment of a new government, just two weeks after the ousting of democratically-elected President Mohamed Bazoum. The military leaders revealed the development on state television and introduced 21 new ministers. The newly-formed government will be … Continue reading Niger coup leaders establish new government
The ECOWAS Court has ruled in favor of Sunday Ayodeji, who had his leg amputated after being shot by a police officer in Kaduna State, Nigeria. The Court has awarded him N60 million in damages and has instructed the Nigerian … Continue reading ECOWAS court directs Nigerian government to compensate gunshot victim with N60 million
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