Why we must pay more attention to agriculture, food security now — Tallen
As CSO tasks govts on prioritization of food, nutrition needs of poorest, vulnerable By Joseph Erunke – Abuja Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen has tasked the government at all levels to budget adequately for agriculture and food security interventions. This, she said, would help reduce malnutrition and enhance livelihoods and income generation. Also, the […]
#EndSARS: protesters in Osogbo observe Jumaat on express road – defy downpour, gunshots (VIDEO)
As the #EndSARS protest in Osogbo, Osun State capital entered its eight-day on Friday, protesters in the state capital observed jumaat service on Gbongan-Osogbo express road.
INEC nomination: APC Alliance makes case for Lauretta Onochie
The All Progressive Congress Alliance for Good Governance (APCAGG) has called on Nigerians to support the nomination of Mrs Lauretta Onochie as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Members of the APCAAG made the call while briefing newsmen on Friday in Abuja, saying that those against Onochie’s appointment were people who undermined democratic […]
Nigeria stock market records N164bn growth
After two days of cautious trading, the nation’s bourse on Friday recorded N164 billion growth following renewed investors interest. Specifically, the market capitalisation which opened at N14.815 trillion rose by N164 billion or 1.11 per cent to close at N14.979 trillion. Also, the All-Share Index rose by 315.41 points or 1.11 per cent to close […]
Kizz Daniel, Yemi Sodimu join ENDSARS protest in Ogun
By James Ogunnaike A popular hip hop star, Kizz Daniel, and veteran Nollywood actor, Yemi Sodimu, on Friday joined thousands of #EndSARS protesters in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. The protesters who shut down Abeokuta and other major cities in the State paralyzed commercial activities in further demonstration against police brutality in the country. In […]
#EndSARS: Protesters in Osogbo observe jumaat on express road
Defy downpour, fires gunshots Shina Abubakar – Osogbo As the #EndSARS protest in Osogbo, Osun State capital entered its eight day on Friday, protesters in the state capital observed jumaat service on Gbongan-Osogbo express road. They were joined by truck drivers who were caught up in the gridlock and othe motorists who could not make […]
#ENDSARS: Time to allow Police to unionize – Aremu
By Ibrahim HassanWuyo As SARS protests spread across the country, a case has been made for an immediate unionization of Police men and officers as part of the sustainable reform to make Nigeria Police force accountable and responsive. Vice President, Industrial Global Union, Comrade Issa Aremu in a statement said it was time Police men […]
#EndSARS: Protesters in Anambra demand release of arrested brothers in Awkuzu SARS custody (VIDEO)
Protesters in Anambra in front of awkuzu SARS police station demanding for the release of their arrested brothers in police custody. Also read: #EndSARS: Reckless driving kills two at Alagbado Lagos Vanguard News
‘You will pay’: Paris attacks suspect threatens police witness
The main suspect in the trial of alleged accomplices in the 2015 Paris terror attacks caused an uproar in court Friday when he threatened a policewoman during her testimony. “You will pay for this,” shouted Ali Riza Polat, who is believed to have been the right-hand man of Amedy Coulibaly, who killed a police officer […]
Let’s demand an end to killings in North – Coalition tells #ENDSARS protesters
By Ibrahim HassanWuyo A Coalition of Civil Society Groups in Kaduna, has called on #ENDSARS protesters to redirect attention and join them in demanding immediate end to killings and destruction of lives in Northern Nigeria. The coalition was impressed by the Federal Government’s swift reaction to the demands of the #ENDSARS protesters, and subsequent disbanding […]
Strike: FG promises to release N40bn earned academic allowance to ASUU
…N30bn to be paid 3-weeks By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja The Federal Government has promised to pay N40 billion, being the pending Earned Academic Allowance, EAA, of University teachers. This is as the ongoing dialogue between the government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, will continue on Wednesday, 21st October to enable the […]
