Vaccine: Gavi & Lower Income Countries Launch Drive to Reach Over 100M Children in 2024
Amid an increase in global measles outbreaks and mortalities, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance is working with governments, communities and partners to reach up to 100M children with Measles and Rubella Vaccines in 2024 through catch-up and follow-up campaigns. This represents…
DSS: How Nigeria’s Secret Police Invaded Court, Arrested Defendants
Information have emerged on how peratives of Nigeria’s secret police, the Department of State Services (DSS), invaded a State High Court sitting in Ilaro, Ogun State, and whisked away two defendants. Reports indicate that the development has generated outrage. The…
US Election: New Polls Put Donald Trump Ahead of Joe Biden in Five Key Battleground States
In a recent development in the highly anticipated 2020 presidential election, new polls have shown that President Donald Trump is leading his Democratic rival Joe Biden in five key battleground states. The surveys by The New York Times, Siena College…
Sir Itiako Ikpokpo Appointed ALGON Director General
The National President Of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Hon Aminu Mu’azu Maifata, has on Behalf of the Executive Council (NEC) of the Association announced the appointment of Sir Itiako Ikpokpo (KSM) as the ALGON Director General….
End Of Drama As Ex-Gov Yahaya Bello’s Arraignment Date Fixed
After weeks of hide and seek drama between the former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which has launched a manhunt for him, there were indications on Friday that the wanted former…
Governor Proposes Solution To A New Nigeria
The Governor of Imo State and former Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Hope Uzodinma has said that “if Information, Communication Technology (ICT) innovation hubs in some selected Universities across the geopolical zones of the country were effectively…
Death Toll In Devastating Kenya Flood Rises to 188, As It Destroys Homes, Roads, Others
Floods and landslides across Kenya have killed no fewer than 188 people since March, with hundreds of thousands forced to leave their homes as dozens more were killed in neighbouring Tanzania and Burundi. This is as torrential rain and floods…
Fake News: DSIEC Refute Fake Electoral Timetable
The Delta State Independent Electoral Commission (DSIEC), Wednesday, debunked the alleged notice of election timetable and schedule of activities for the 2024 Local Government Council elections in the state. Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Jerry Agbaike in a statement made…
May Day: Obi Writes to Nigeria Workers
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election Peter Obi has written to Nigeria Workers saluting their resilience and doggedness to ensure a better Nigeria. Obi said in the letter to mark the Worker’s Day that…
May Day: ALGON National President Hon Maifata Congratulates Workers, Speaks On Monthly Allocations, Others
The national President of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Hon Aminu Mu’azu Maifata, has sent in his goodwill message to the local government workers across the country. In a statement issued by the ALGON Media Office, he…
Workers’ Day: We Stand In Solidarity Forever with Nigerian Workers — PRP
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has extended its heartfelt solidarity to the hardworking men and women of Nigeria on the occasion of Workers’ Day, celebrated on the first of May annually, pledging to work tirelessly to ensure that their voices…