Osun communities protest, seek Adeleke’s intervention over substandard road construction
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Dwellers of about six communities in Ido-Osun, Egbedore Local Government Area of Osun State on Friday protested against the standard of road constructed in the areas, describing it as “poorly executed”. The 4.76km road, which cut across six communities, is a World Bank and Federal and State Governments counterfunded project under […]
Why Nigeria’s presidential system should be reviewed – Tonye Cole
Cole asserted that the system, modelled after the American presidential structure, has failed to foster accountability or build resilient institutions in Nigeria.
Sokoto gov Aliyu cracks down on liquor sales, pledges moral reforms
“I commend the Hisbah Board for its diligent efforts in purging our society of immoral practices,” the governor stated.
SDGs: Lagos prioritises 10 goals to accelerate impacts
…trains over 1,200 women in financial literacy By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Government has identified 10 high-impact goals to prioritise in its drive for inclusive growth, improved quality of life, environmental sustainability and shared prosperity. Meanwhile, over 1, 200 women have been trained in financial literacy across the five divisions of the state. The Special […]
Jonathan, Attah, Diete-Spiff, others urged to mediate Akpabio, Natasha rift
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Nigeria Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Council Worldwide (NENYLCW) has called on prominent South-South leaders to intervene and help resolve the ongoing conflict between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akoti-Uduaghan. The youth organisation expressed concern over the prolonged controversy, which they believe threatens regional stability and effective governance […]
Israel launches expanded Gaza offensive aimed at defeating Hamas
The Israeli military announced the early stages of an intensified operation in Gaza aimed at defeating Hamas, with rescuers in the besieged Palestinian territory reporting 10 killed Saturday in fresh strikes.
