August 2023 - THE AUTHORITY NEWS

Options celebrates 30th anniversary, assembles govt, CSOs, experts to proffer solution towards UHC attainment

AuthorAugust 31, 2023August 31, 2023

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023

By Hassan Zaggi Options, a leading global health organization has concluded plans to bring together representatives from the government, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and expert...

News

HERFON, 2 other NGOs get $25000 AHBN grant to support health security agenda

AuthorAugust 31, 2023September 1, 2023

August 31, 2023September 1, 2023

…call on FG to fund health security agenda By Hassan Zaggi Health Reform Foundation of Nigeria (HERFON) and its two other Consortium partners – Vaccine...

SECURITY

Troops neutralize 39 terrorists, arrest 157 in 2 weeks

AuthorAugust 31, 2023August 31, 2023

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023

Chuks Oyema-Aziken Troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria have neutralized least 39 terrorists and arrested 157 others in the last two weeks. Director of...

Politics

NDDC slot: Tinubu will act in party’s interest, says Prince Bassey Otu

AuthorAugust 31, 2023August 31, 2023

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023

Following the protests that rocked the announcement of a Peoples Democratic Party stalwart as the representative of the state in the NDDC board, Cross River...

Cover News

Minister advocates establishment of specialized units to address each crime type

AuthorAugust 31, 2023August 31, 2023

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023

By Hassan Zaggi The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, has called for the establishment of specialized units in the Nigeria Police Force that...

Business

Human Rights Groups Move To Stop Afrexim Bank, NNPCL’s $3bn Loan

AuthorAugust 31, 2023August 31, 2023

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023

The African Centre for Justice and Human Rights (ACJHR) and Justice Advocate Center (JAC) have commenced moves to put a stop to the $3 billion...

Entertainment

Meet Besong Williams Obi, The Producer, Record Label CEO, Grooming Young Talents

AuthorAugust 31, 2023August 31, 2023

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023

The world may be filled with many talented beings from across different sectors and industries, but there are few that always stood out from others....

News

IPC-Nigeria Boss Condemns Coup In Garbon

AuthorAugust 31, 2023August 31, 2023

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023

….warns African leaders to focus on changing the lives of their citizens Following the announcement of some group of senior Gabonese military officers who appeared...

News

Nigeria, UN sign MoU to strengthen counter-terrorism efforts

AuthorAugust 31, 2023August 31, 2023

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023

Chuks Oyema-Aziken Nigeria has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to further strengthen counter-terrorism efforts in the country. The MoU through the Office of the National...

News

Reps deny bribery allegation by Vice-Chancellors

AuthorAugust 30, 2023August 30, 2023

August 30, 2023August 30, 2023

By Aikoye Mercy The Chairman of the Ad-hoc Committee investigating job racketeering in Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), Hon. Yusuf Gagdi on Tuesday summoned...