N3bn Reappointment Bribe Allegation Against INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu Too SpeculativeTo Be True -CNPP

The Conference Of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has strongly condemned a publication by an online news portal, Sahara Reporters which alleged that the reappointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu paid N3 billion bribe to get his renominated for the office. The CNPP in a statement signed by its Secretary… Read More N3bn Reappointment Bribe Allegation Against INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu Too SpeculativeTo Be True -CNPP

Gombe Targets Planting of 1.2 Million Trees in 2020 as Governor Inuwa Yahaya Launches Phase 2 of 3G

…Vows to Protect Ecological System Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has reiterated his administration’s commitment towards making environmental sustainability the cornerstone of its development agenda. The Governor stated this at the flag-off of 2020 Gombe Goes Green (3G) Tree Planting Campaign in Wajari district of Yalmatu Deba Local Government Area of the State,… Read More Gombe Targets Planting of 1.2 Million Trees in 2020 as Governor Inuwa Yahaya Launches Phase 2 of 3G

The World cannot afford another Zoonotic disease now – National Park C-G

Dr Ibrahim Goni, the Conservator-General (CG), National Park Service has warned that the world cannot afford another zoonotic disease now while still battling with the scourge of Covid-19. Goni who gave the warning in a statement issued by Mr Yakubu Zull his media assistant, was reacting to the recent report of dead fishes washed ashore… Read More The World cannot afford another Zoonotic disease now – National Park C-G

National Park Boss Wants Behavioural Change Towards Wildlife to Avoid Strange Diseases

Dr Ibrahim Goni, the Conservator General, National Park Service has said Nigerians must have behavioural change towards wildlife to curb some avoidable diseases in our country. Goni gave the charge on Tuesday to further warn Nigerians about the dangers posed by hunting, eating and trading in, wildlife, and also warned about using wild animals as… Read More National Park Boss Wants Behavioural Change Towards Wildlife to Avoid Strange Diseases

Massive Corruption: ESUT Stinks Under Your Watch – Civil Society Group Tells VC, Prof Anike, Wants His Immediate Probe, Removal

By Stella Williams A Civil Society Group, Anti-Corruption Champions Of Nigeria (ACON) has raised alarm over the massive corruption rocking the management of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) Enugu and calls for immediate removal and probe of the Vice-chancellor of the university, Prof. Luke Anike, whose tenure of office will soon expire.… Read More Massive Corruption: ESUT Stinks Under Your Watch – Civil Society Group Tells VC, Prof Anike, Wants His Immediate Probe, Removal

Nigeria Set to Issue Third Green Bond Worth N25bn for Environmental Projects – Minister

The Federal Government is set to issue third tranche of Green Bond programme worth N25 billion to fund environmental projects. Dr Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar, Minister of Environment, stated this on Thursday during a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) in Lagos. This follows the country’s successful debut green bond issuance of N10.69 billion… Read More Nigeria Set to Issue Third Green Bond Worth N25bn for Environmental Projects – Minister

Groups Reacts to Nigeria’s Gazette on Tobacco Control

The Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA) and the Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) have hailed the Federal Government for the gazette of the National Tobacco Control (NTC) Regulations 2019. The gazette of the NTC Regulations 2019 by the Federal Ministry of Health is the final step that gives teeth to the law… Read More Groups Reacts to Nigeria’s Gazette on Tobacco Control

Philanthropist Ned Nwoko to Fund 5 Varsities for Malaria Vaccine Dev’t

A philanthropist, Prince Ned Nwoko, says he will fund researchers in five universities in the country in a bid to develop vaccine for eradicating malaria in Africa. Nwoko, who said this in Abuja in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said that the funding would come through his foundation. He said the search… Read More Philanthropist Ned Nwoko to Fund 5 Varsities for Malaria Vaccine Dev’t

Governor Inuwa Yahaya Launches Massive Animals Vaccination

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has restated his administration’s determination to eradicate trans-boundary animal diseases through massive annual vaccination. The Governor made the disclosure at the official flag- off of Annual Vaccination against Contagious Bovine Pleuro Pneumonia ( CBPP) in cattle and Pesti des Petits Ruminant ( PPR) in Sheep and Goats for the year 2019-2020… Read More Governor Inuwa Yahaya Launches Massive Animals Vaccination