Tap to report: Holding Nigeria’s public officials and civil servants accountable
By ABIDEMI ADEBAMIWA EVERYDAY, Nigerians are fed up with corruption and poor service, and it’s no surprise. A recent viral story of a bolt driver harassed by a public servant sparked outrage across the country. People want change, but imagine if he could have reported it on the spot through a simple system designed to […]
Ondo election: APC’ll record landslide victory — Odu
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ondo State, Oladunni Odu, has expressed confidence in Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the party’s candidate, emerging victorious in Saturday’s governorship poll in the state.
l’ll tackle insecurity, if elected, Ajayi assures
CANDIDATE of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in Ondo State, Chief Agboola Ajayi, has promised to tackle the insecurity in the state, if elected.
More women embrace childbirth spacing in Sokoto as husbands lend support
By Musa Ubandawaki in Sokoto Family planning is increasingly gaining acceptance among couples in Sokoto State, as economic challenges and awareness of its benefits drive demand for childbirth spacing services. Experts emphasize that family planning helps prevent unintended pregnancies and reduces mother-to-child HIV transmission, bringing crucial health benefits to families and communities. During visits to […]
Households expect further increase in prices of rent, medical services
Households have projected a further rise in the prices of rents, medical services among others things while expressing pessimism in their outlook for October 2024.
‘Wike not responsible for Rivers crisis’
Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media to Federal Capital Territory FCT Minister, Lere Olayinka, has counselled a chieftain of the Yoruba sociocultural group, Afenifere, Dr Femi Okurounmu against getting involved in matters capable of ridiculing his status as an elder statesman, “especially matters on which he would not speak objectively for obvious reasons”.
Ex-minister urges FG to utilize Akwa Ibom’s MRO facility instead of building new one
In response to recent announcements that the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development intends to build a new Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility for aircraft at an undisclosed location, former Minister of Lands and Housing, Chief Nduese Essien, has called on the Federal Government to rethink its plans.
Education too important to be left to educators alone – Bakare
Pastor Tunde Bakare, the Serving Overseer of Citadel Global Community, has called on Nigerians to actively support the education sector, emphasizing that education is a societal priority that requires the contributions of everyone, not just educators.
Police arrest kidnappers, spiritualist, notorious car thief in Kaduna
In a coordinated operation, Kaduna State Police have apprehended five suspected kidnappers, a spiritualist, and a notorious car thief, recovering a stolen Toyota Hilux and other criminal exhibits.
Things we discovered in power sector will make you cry – Olukoyede, EFCC chair
“People were awarded contracts to supply electricity equipment. Instead of using what they call 9.0 guage, they will go and buy 5.0. The thing gets burnt and trips off”
Meet Oshiomhole’s son, Cyril nominated as commissioner in Edo
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo has appointed Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole, Health Commissioner-designate…
‘Blame Fubara for Rivers crisis’ – Wike’s aide counsels Okurounmu
By Idowu Bankole Afenifere Chieftain, Dr Femi Okurounmu, has been counselled to avoid getting involved in matters capable of ridiculing his status as an elder statesman, especially matters on which he would not speak objectively for obvious reasons. Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere […]
Okpebholo vows to investigate exclusion of 14 lawmakers from Edo Assembly
Edo State’s newly inaugurated governor, Monday Okpebholo, has announced the formation of a panel of inquiry to investigate the exclusion of 14 elected lawmakers…
Tinubu to Okpebholo: Work diligently to enhance the living standards of Edo people
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday urged the newly inaugurated Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, to work diligently to improve the living standards of the people of Edo State and to make a significant impact during his tenure.
Introduce courses that will help rescue youths from banditry, Reps tell Poly rectors
The House of Representatives Committee on Polytechnics and Other Higher Technical Education has urged the rectors of federal polytechnics to be more innovative by introducing courses and programs that can help tap into the full potential of their catchment areas.
UK’s Starmer, AfDB’s Adesina at COP29 as new climate fund launches
At COP29 in Azerbaijan, African Development Bank (AfDB) President Akinwumi Adesina stressed the transformative vision…
