Gov. Okpebholo appoints BBNaija’s Anto Lecky as SSA Tourism, Creative Economy
Munirat Antoinette Lecky popularly known as Anto Lecky has been appointed as Senior Special Assistant, SSA on Tourism and Creative Economy to Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo. Munirat’s appointment was conveyed in a statement signed by the Secretary to the Edo State government, Umaru Musa Ikhilor Esq. The appointment is a strategic move to […]
#JusticeForCoastalRoad: Protesters demand fair compensation for demolitions
The hashtag #JusticeForCoastalRoad has surged to the top of trending topics on X (formerly Twitter) in Nigeria, as a coalition of aggrieved citizens takes to the streets and social media to demand fair compensation for properties demolished to pave the way for the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project.
My kids can’t get Nigerian citizenship, but Nigerians get UK’s easily – Badenoch
Leader of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch has said she cannot confer Nigerian citizenship on her children because of her gender.
NBA to NASS: Amend Electoral Act to mandate BVAS, IReV use
The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has called on the National Assembly to urgently amend the Electoral Act 2022, proposing far-reaching reforms that would give full legal backing to the use of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and electronic transmission of results via the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV), among other critical recommendations aimed at ensuring free, fair, and credible elections in Nigeria.
Lagos raises alarm over fake estate agents, warns public against fraudulent housing offers
The Lagos State Government has issued a strong warning to residents to beware of fake estate agents and fraudsters marketing non-existent housing units in government-owned estates for sale or rent, especially through social media platforms.
Nwifuru moves to repatriate Ebonyians in menial jobs for empowerment
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has unveiled a plan to bring home indigenes of the state currently engaged in menial jobs across Nigeria for economic empowerment and skill acquisition.
