“Repentant” terrorist can’t be president
Some senior officials of the Nigerian security forces have been making provocative statements in their rather confounding bids to appease terrorists, jihadists, Fulani herdsmen militants and bandits rather than bring them to justice. Given the serious implications of this narrative, we join well-meaning Nigerians to vehemently reject it. In a recent viral video, the General […]
Wike appoints Galadima as SSA on Development Control and Planning
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has appointed Town Planner Mukhtar Usman Galadima as the Senior Special Assistant on Development Control and Planning. A statement on Wednesday, by the Minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, described Galadima, as a seasoned Town Planner, with over 30 years of […]
Incessant strikes: Govt must prioritise doctors’ welfare — Ex-Ogun Health Commissioner
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Former Commissioner for Health in Ogun State, Dr Babatunde Ipaye, has called on government at all levels in the country to prioritise the welfare and remuneration of medical doctors, as part of measures to pay an end to incessant strike in the nation’s health sector. Ipaye, who made the call on […]
Plateau livestock farmers trained in pasture production
By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos – Efforts have been renewed to strengthen modern livestock production through improved pasture cultivation with the training of livestock farmers across communities in Plateau State. The three days capacity building training was organised by Palm Frontiers Ltd, in partnership with the Plateau State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support, L-PRES, a World […]
Group warns of rising environmental hazards, calls for climate literacy in Schools
By Matthew Johnson Future Savers Sustainable Development Initiative has called for the inclusion of climate change clubs in secondary school curricula nationwide, warning that Nigeria risks raising a generation unprepared for the environmental crises already unfolding. The organisation’s CEO, Mrs. Folashade Adams, made the call during an awareness campaign held at Sari-Iganmu Senior Secondary School, […]
FFN hosts fireside chat on women breaking barriers in Nigerian journalism
By Marvelous Allen In its continued effort to strengthen the voices of women in the media, the Female Freelancers Network (FFN) will today host a high-profile virtual fireside chat titled “The All-Round Journalists.” The event, scheduled for 1 p.m. WAT, will be held via Zoom and will feature two prominent Nigerian media personalities known for […]
