Tomi Lala

It is evil for any government to privatize water – NLC

One of the most controversial bills the outgoing government of President Muhammad Buhari has been trying to push through the National Assembly, NASS, is the National Water Resources Bill. The bill has gone through some window-dressing and metamorphosis, coming out with thickening opposition from state governments, groups and individuals irrespective of the name given to…

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FG launches passport production facility in Osun

The Federal Government has rolled out it enhanced e-passport as well as unveiled a new passport production centre and front office in Ilesa, Osun State. At the launch, the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, stated that the production and front office facilities would make it easier for more travellers to get their Nigerian international passports….

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WHO certifies Azerbaijan, Tajikistan malaria-free

The World Health Organisation has certified Azerbaijan and Tajikistan malaria-free for achieving the elimination of malaria in theirk territories. The certification follows a sustained, century-long effort to stamp out the disease by the two countries. The WHO made this known in a press statement made available to our correspondent on Wednesday. “The people and governments…

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N/Assembly Extends 2022 Budget Implementation To June

Both chambers of the National Assembly yesterday further extended the implementation of the capital component of the 2022 budget from March 31 to June 30, 2023. This followed a debate on a bill sponsored by Senate Leader Gobir Ibrahim, requesting the Senate to amend the Appropriation Act 2022. Ibrahim had explain the extension would enable…

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