Author: Standard Focus

By Clement John ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has nominated Mr. Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Minister of Power, pending confirmation by the Senate. The nomination has been formally forwarded to the upper chamber for screening and confirmation in line with constitutional provisions, according to a statement by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga. The appointment follows the resignation of the former Minister... Read more

By Aliyu Abubakar, Sokoto In a renewed effort to reduce maternal mortality, the Sokoto State Government has distributed multi-million-naira reproductive health equipment and essential medicines to frontline health facilities, targeting vulnerable communities across the state. The intervention, launched on Thursday, involved the deployment of critical medical supplies to 23 high-burden Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs), alongside another 23 facilities, aimed at... Read more

By Sarah Mattew The Enugu State Government has recorded major gains in its malaria control efforts, cutting the state’s prevalence rate from about 24 per cent to 9.9 per cent. Commissioner for Health, Prof. George Ugwu, disclosed this in Enugu during activities marking World Malaria Day, reiterating the administration’s commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery and eliminating malaria. According to him,... Read more

By Francis Ibeh ABUJA — The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has worsened following a split decision of the Supreme Court nullifying its Ibadan national convention, with the Kabiru Turaki-led faction warning that the ruling leaves the party without a clear leadership structure ahead of the 2027 elections. The apex court’s judgment also affirmed the Court of Appeal’s... Read more

By Clement John Nigerian workers marked this year’s May Day amid deepening hardship, with organised labour warning that worsening insecurity, poverty, and inflation are eroding livelihoods and undermining the dignity of work. Across industries from agriculture and manufacturing to offices and the informal sector workers expressed frustration over rising living costs and shrinking purchasing power. Many said the hope for... Read more

…AMCON insists airline is professionally managed By Ademola AyodeleThe National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) has criticised the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) over its continued control of Aero Contractors, alleging inadequate funding and undue interference in the airline’s operations. NUATE President, Nnabue Konye, on Thursday said AMCON’s failure to provide sufficient financial support has constrained the airline’s... Read more

By Clement John ABUJA — The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the adoption of 112 as Nigeria’s unified national emergency number, in a bid to strengthen response systems and ensure quicker intervention during crises. The decision was taken at the 157th NEC meeting held virtually and chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima. Council also approved the creation of a... Read more

By Rosemary Nwanpka ABUJA — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for the resignation of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, following a Supreme Court judgment affirming the party’s leadership. The party said the ruling, which upheld Senator David Mark as National Chairman and Rauf Aregbesola as National Secretary, raises serious concerns about... Read more

By Clement John ABUJA — The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved contracts worth about $2.99 billion for three major rail projects across Lagos, Kano and Kaduna, in a move aimed at strengthening infrastructure and driving economic growth. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed this on Thursday while briefing journalists after the fifth... Read more