Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has mourned victims of the devastating Lagos fire incidents while calling for urgent reforms to Nigeria’s emergency response and fire safety systems following repeated fire disasters.
Fire broke out at Arena Market in Lagos, destroying container shops and goods before firefighters swiftly contained the blaze and prevented wider damage.
President Bola Tinubu says the historic Eyo Festival reflects Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage and highlights the country’s vast potential for tourism-driven development.
Enugu East Senatorial District has endorsed President Bola Tinubu and Governor Peter Mbah for second terms, backing the declaration with a whopping N300 million campaign fund.
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, on his election as Chairman of the UN General Assembly Fifth Committee on Budget and Administration, describing the appointment as a recognition of his experience in governance, diplomacy and fiscal management.
The Enugu State Government, in partnership with Dosty Art Foundation and development partners, has launched the planting of 400 economic trees across 20 secondary schools to promote environmental sustainability, climate awareness and practical environmental education among students.
The Federal Government has announced significant progress toward the establishment of state police in Nigeria, with constitutional amendments expected soon. The Presidency says consultations among key stakeholders have moved beyond debate to designing the legal framework for a decentralised policing system.