European leaders have praised Ukraine’s decision to reinstate the independence of its main anti-corruption institutions, following President Volodymyr Zelensky’s signing of a new law that reverses a controversial bill passed just a week earlier. The Ukrainian parliament overwhelmingly backed the new legislation, with 331 out of 340 lawmakers voting in favor on Thursday a strong constitutional majority. The move comes in the wake of large-scale protests that erupted across the country after lawmakers had earlier approved a bill placing the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) under government control. Those demonstrations marked Ukraine’s…
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The Niger State Government has instituted a legal action at the Supreme Court against the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice over its exclusion from the 13 percent derivation fund. In the originating summons filed by its counsel, Mohammed Ndarani, SAN, the state is seeking judicial interpretation and enforcement of Sections 232 (1) & (2) and 162(2) of the 1999 Constitution, as well as relevant provisions of the Allocation of Revenue (Federation Account, etc.) Act, 2004. The state is asking the apex court to declare that Niger qualifies as a resource-producing state and should therefore benefit from the…
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has called for calm amid tensions sparked by a protest in Ghana where some demonstrators reportedly called for the deportation of Nigerians, particularly of Igbo origin. Speaking during a joint press conference with Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Ablakwa, in Accra on Wednesday, Odumegwu-Ojukwu described her visit as a fact-finding mission on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following concerns over viral videos suggesting rising anti-Nigerian sentiment in the West African nation. “We are here in the Republic of Ghana on a fact-finding mission as a special envoy of President…
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening digital engagement and strategic communication by pledging greater support for content creators working under his government. The governor made the pledge during a strategic media engagement held Thursday at the Government House in Yola, where he met with a team of content creators tasked with promoting the activities and achievements of the “Fresh Air” administration. Addressing the group, Governor Fintiri urged them to rededicate themselves to showcasing the milestones recorded by his government, emphasizing the vital role digital media plays in governance, transparency, and civic participation. “This administration recognises…
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has extended vital humanitarian assistance to victims of recent floods in Yola South Local Government Area of Adamawa State, delivering food and non-food items to residents of Shagari, Sabon Pegi, and Anguwan Tabo communities. The intervention is said to be part of the Commission’s broader effort to address the aftermath of devastating floods that displaced scores of families and disrupted livelihoods across the region. Speaking during the distribution exercise, NEDC State Coordinator, Barrister Khalifa M. Lawan, who represented the Commission’s Managing Director/CEO, Mohammed G. Alkali, conveyed the NEDC’s sympathies and reiterated its commitment to…
The Adamawa State Civil Service Commission has commenced its Computer-Based Test (CBT) examinations for shortlisted applicants seeking employment into the state civil service. The test, which kicked off on Wednesday, is being conducted across designated centres in Yola and other parts of the state, drawing thousands of candidates from various local government areas. Permanent Secretary of the Commission, Abubakar Umar Maiha, who monitored the exercise, described the process as smooth, transparent, and reflective of global best practices. He said the CBT format was adopted to ensure a merit-driven recruitment process devoid of manipulation or favoritism. Maiha lauded the candidates for…
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has expressed grave concern over the reported assault and detention of JoyNews journalist Carlos Calony and his cameraman, Jonas Dodzi Voegborlo, by operatives of Ghana’s National Security. The incident, as gathered by WorkdClass247News, occurred on Wednesday, July 30, while the journalists were covering the demolition of a warehouse at Spintex, Accra reportedly linked to the McDan Group. According to Calony, they were speaking to an eyewitness at the site when soldiers arrived and questioned why they were filming the exercise. In a live interview with JoyNews, Calony recounted how one of the operatives…
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to inclusive growth, security, and unity across the state. Governor Fintiri gave the assurance on Wednesday when he received a delegation from the Hoba Chiefdom on a thank-you visit at the Government House in Yola. Addressing the delegation, the governor underscored the importance of collective responsibility in building a cohesive and progressive society, urging citizens to take pride in their shared identity. Reflecting on strides in education, Fintiri noted that his administration inherited a high number of out-of-school children when he assumed office in 2019, but said strategic reforms…
The Federal Government has emphasized the need for strong regulatory coordination between federal and state authorities to protect the integrity of the national electricity grid and enhance power delivery across the country. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, made the call during a meeting with state commissioners for energy on the development of sub national electricity markets held in Abuja. He said the growing involvement of states in electricity regulation must align with national interests to prevent technical and regulatory disruptions. While acknowledging states’ constitutional right to manage their electricity markets, Adelabu stressed that the Federal Government being the custodian of…
Borno State governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has announced a N1 billion financial intervention to support kidney transplants for underprivileged residents at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH). The announcement was made during the 110th General Meeting of the Committee of Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors of Federal Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria, held at UMTH, where Governor Zulum also commissioned several newly completed healthcare projects. To kick-start the initiative, the governor approved an initial deposit of N250 million to cover transplant surgeries for 50 indigent patients. The remaining N750 million, he disclosed, would be released in three subsequent…