How Africa is normalising hunger — LSE don, Luke

How Africa is normalising hunger — LSE don, Luke

By Nnasom David A distinguished scholar at the London School of Economics (LSE), Professor David Luke, has warned that Africa has “normalised hunger,” despite possessing 60 per cent of the world’s arable land and the resources to feed itself. Speaking in Abuja at the launch of his new book, How Africa Eats: Trade, Food Security […]
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Ibadan Circular Road: Residents raise concerns over expansion

Ibadan Circular Road: Residents raise concerns over expansion

Communities along the Ibadan Circular Road corridor have raised concerns over the ongoing expansion of the project by the Oyo State Government, saying the development has created uncertainty about the future of their homes and livelihoods.

UniAbuja law students to honour Femi Falana

UniAbuja law students to honour Femi Falana

The University of Abuja (UniAbuja) chapter of the Law Students’ Association of Nigeria (LAWSAN) has concluded arrangements to honour legal icon Femi Falana, SAN, in recognition of his consistent defence of human rights in Nigeria.

Tunji-Ojo tasks paramilitary chiefs on progressive leadership

Tunji-Ojo tasks paramilitary chiefs on progressive leadership

The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has urged top officers of the four Paramilitary agencies under the Ministry to champion a culture of innovation, discipline and knowledge-driven leadership across their agencies. Addressing senior officers at a capacity development workshop on Performance Management System (PMS), on Monday in Abuja, the minister said that the era […]

Increase tax on imported fuel by 200% – Yoruba council tells Tinubu

Increase tax on imported fuel by 200% – Yoruba council tells Tinubu

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo ILE-IFE – A socio-cultural group, Yoruba Council Worldwide, YCW, has urged President Bola Tinubu to increase tax on imported fuel from the present 15 per cent to 200percent in a bid to protect local production. Addressing newsmen at the Ooni’s palace Press Corps Unit, in Ile-Ife on Monday, YCW’s President, Oladokun […]

Ebonyi cult clash claims two lives

Ebonyi cult clash claims two lives

Two persons have been reportedly killed in Oriuzor, Ezza North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, following a violent clash between two rival cult groups.

Trump Threat: Adeleke seeks diplomatic solution

Trump Threat: Adeleke seeks diplomatic solution

Following U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to deploy American troops to Nigeria, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called for renewed diplomatic engagement between both countries to address Nigeria’s security situation.

Deploy films, arts to promote cultural heritage, Fubara tells producers

Deploy films, arts to promote cultural heritage, Fubara tells producers

By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt The Rivers State Government has called on filmmakers, directors, and scriptwriters to use their creative platforms to promote and preserve the cultural heritage of the state. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Benibo Anabraba, made the appeal on Monday while receiving a delegation from the Rivers International Film […]

Trump: ADC canvases immediate appointment of ambassadors

Trump: ADC canvases immediate appointment of ambassadors

African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for immediate appointment of qualified ambassadors to strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic presence, rebuild partnerships and restore international confidence in the country’s leadership credibility. National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, made the call in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports […]