Group charges citizens on project tracking, monitoring in Enugu
By Chinedu Adonu A Nongovernment organization, ‘Say No Campaign’ has charged the citizens and civil society organizations to track local, state and federal government projects allocated to their communities. The group made this call on Wednesday during the training of Civil Liberty Organizations, CSO’s and other citizens to deepen local oversight of government activities, budgets […]
Agege LG launches Youth Deradicalisation Programme
Agege Local Government Area of Lagos State has launched a deradicalization programme to curb youth restiveness and violence in the community and foster a civic culture among the younger generation. Egunjobi in an interview with newsmen at the launch on Wednesday said the programme was borne out of his administration’s commitment to the fight against […]
Nomination of ex-Service chiefs is an embarrassment to Nigeria – Timi Frank
Activist and former National Deputy Spokesman of the APC, Timi Frank has berated President Buhari on nomination of the immediate-past Service Chiefs for Ambassadorial appointments. He called it a “new low” for Nigeria. He said this while featuring on Plus Politics, a programme by Plus Africa on Monday. He started by apologizing to Nigerians for […]
Security: group rues insecurity in Edo, killing of US based Prince
By Ozioruva Aliu AS the security situation in Edo state continue to deteriorate with the reported killing of three suspected armed robbers in a gun duel with the police shortly after they killed a businessman and robbed several passersby, a socio-political group, Afenmai Patriotic Development Association (APDA), made up of sons and daughters from Edo […]
We’ve produced herbal drugs to cure COVD-19, save FG $100bn — Trado practitioners
Trado-medical practitioners have called on the federal government to urgently complete clinical analysis on their sample of herbal drugs on novel coronavirus with a view to making the same available to Nigerians.
WHO representative advises consumption of immunity-boosting foods
The WHO on Wednesday advised the consumption of immunity-boosting foods, fruits, and vegetables as a safeguard against COVID-19. Hajia Fatimah Mustapha, the Risk Communicator, Community Engagement, and Focal Person of WHO made the call during a sensitisation workshop on COVID-19 in Ilorin. She said that consumption of fruits and vegetables boosts immunity against COVID-19 and […]
Judicial panel member appeals to Lagosians over planned protest at Lekki Toll Plaza
A Lagos-based lawyer-cum-rights campaigner, Mr Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN), member of the judicial panel of inquiry set up by the Lagos State government to investigate and make recommendation on the #EndSARS protest of Oct. 20, 2020, urged residents on Wednesday to tread with caution while appealing to Lagos residents to refrain from further protests at the […]
Why I carried out ‘Operation Show Force’ – Nsukka Area Commander
By Ikechukwu Odu The residents of the university town of Nsukka, in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State were jolted to their marrows when police officers from the police division in the council area raided every nook and cranny of the council area with their vans, weekend. However, explaining what he described as “Operation […]
Tributes galore for Ibidapo-Obe, as UNILAG Senate holds special meeting
Former colleagues and friends at the University of Lagos, UNILAG, on Wednesday, held a day of tributes for the late Prof. Oyewusi Ibidapo-Obe, the former Vice-Chancellor of the institution, who passed on last month.
Protests spread in Sudan over cost of living
Protests flared Tuesday in several parts of Sudan over the high cost of living as the United States voiced support for the new government’s efforts to revive the economy. The new cabinet includes rebel leaders and has been tasked with fixing an economy decimated by decades of US sanctions, mismanagement and civil war under ousted […]
Ogun LG poll: NANS /NAOSS appeal to students to register with INEC
By James Ogunnaike Student leaders in Ogun on Wednesday appealed to qualified students in tertiary institutions to get registered with Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This it said would enable them to participate in the forthcoming local government election in the state. The student leaders made the appeal in a statement issued in Abeokuta, jointly […]
