Foundation advocates for proper funding of special needs’ education in Nigeria
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta A Non-Governmental Organization, Lyceum Foundation has advocated for proper and adequate funding of education of children with special needs by both the federal and state governments. The Director of the foundation, Mrs. Maureen Ola-Williams, who made the call while speaking with newsmen at the sidelines of a one-day workshop for teachers […]
#EndBadGovernance protest: FG too ashamed to bring minors to courtroom – Falana
Falana said the the minors were kept out of the courtroom because the Federal Government was so ashamed
Reps summon ministers, others over $2bn renewable energy investigation
The House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy has directed the Ministers of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari; Science, Technology and Innovation, Uche Nnaji; and Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, to appear before it on Wednesday to discuss the utilization of $2 billion in investments and grants for renewable energy development in Nigeria since 2015.
Reps query Health Minister over concession agreements, PPPs
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Assets and Special Duties has directed the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, to submit documents related to Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), concession agreements, and leases.
Released minors need mental health support – Expert
A Clinical Psychologist and Medical Social Worker at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, Ms. Titi Tade, has called for immediate psychosocial support for the minors recently released by the Federal Government following their involvement in the End SARS protests.
FG reverses 18-year admission benchmark in tertiary institutions
The new Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa has abolished the 18-year admission benchmark into tertiary institutions in the country
I’m fighting my impeachment to enrich jurisprudence – Philip Shaibu
Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu has explained his decision to challenge his impeachment in court, saying it is a stand to strengthen Nigeria’s jurisprudence and to protect the office of the Deputy Governor from future disrespect.
Worst period over, let’s unite – Kukah tells Nigerians
“This is a heck of a country, and it is a great country … I used to say to Nigerians, you know, we are just joking, because we don’t know what it is to be without a country”
Edo Gov Poll: CSO petitions ICPC, seeks trial of INEC officials for forgery
A Civil Society Organization, CSO, TAP Initiative, on Tuesday, filed a petition before the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission, ICPC, demanding the prosecution of some officials that were involved in the recent governorship election that held in Edo State.
US Election: I’ll concede defeat, if… – Trump
The United States, US, Republican presidential contender, Donald Trump, has said he would be prepared to concede defeat after Tuesday’s vote “if it’s a fair election”. Read Also: Seven states that may decide the US presidency Meanwhile, again, he raised concerns about the use of electronic voting machines. “If I lose an election, if it’s […]
73 detained minors to be reintegrated into society – Kano Gov
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for heeding public calls to release 76 minors detained after the August 2024 protest.
