This information was shared by Governor Hyacinth Alia during a road-walk awareness event supporting those affected by HIV/AIDS. Deputy Governor Barr Sam Ode, who represented the Governor at the event, stated that the laws enacted in 2019 were intended to reduce discrimination and stigma against individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the state. He reiterated the … Read more
The Kano State Government has reiterated that the ban on commercial motorcycle activities in certain areas of the state remains effective, instructing security forces to enhance enforcement efforts. A statement released on Monday by Abubakar Tijjani Ibrahim, Special Assistant (Media) to the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, reminded the public that the Motorcycling and … Read more
Human rights advocate, Omoyele Sowore, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu instructed Mohammed Badaru Abubakar to step down from his role as Defence Minister. Naijatrial previously reported that the Minister submitted his resignation on Monday, citing health reasons. However, Sowore stated in a Facebook post that the Minister was asked to resign to allow for … Read more
On Monday, the Adamawa State House of Assembly urged Governor Ahmadu Fintiri to take action against Simon Sashi, the Executive Chairman of Madagali Local Government Council, for reportedly shutting down public schools without consulting the appropriate authorities. Madagali is the local government area where Governor Fintiri hails from, and just last weekend, he reiterated that … Read more
Sylvester Nwakuche, the Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), has given the green light for Chief Superintendent of Corrections, Jane Osuji, to take on the role of the new Public Relations Officer for the Service. This appointment is effective immediately. She takes over from Deputy Controller of Corrections Umar Abubakar, who officially retired … Read more
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) announced on Friday that Nigeria is making substantial, historic strides to enhance security and restore national stability in light of increasing insecurity. Mogaji Seye Oladejo, the spokesperson for the APC, stated that Tinubu has declared a State of Emergency on Security, a courageous action that … Read more
A prominent figure in sports, Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi, has urged for the appointment of technocrats to lead Nigeria’s sports sector. She emphasized that professional expertise is crucial, rather than political appointments, if the nation aims to rejuvenate its faltering sports landscape. Atoyebi made these remarks during the inaugural Big Sports Dialogue 0.1 held at Villa … Read more
The Nigerian Academy of Education (NAE) has expressed disapproval of the federal government’s choice to abolish the National Language Policy. They are urging the Minister of Education, Maruf Alausa, to reconsider his stance and reinstate mother tongue as the primary language of instruction in early education. In a position paper presented to the minister on … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has summoned Abubakar Malami, the former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, for questioning. Malami shared this news on his Facebook page on Friday, confirming that he had received an official invitation from the anti-corruption agency. “I want to let my family and friends know that … Read more
The Nigerian Academy of Education has expressed concern over the increase in school attacks by terrorists, cautioning that Nigeria’s education system is “under siege” and on the brink of collapse as continuous assaults on schools wreak havoc on students, educators, and communities. In a statement released on Tuesday, signed by both its President and Secretary … Read more