Oyo kidnap: It’s a time of national distress, not politics — Makinde
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has declared that the abduction of scores of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of the state represents a moment of national distress requiring unity rather than political recriminations, assuring Nigerians that every available security resource is being deployed to secure the safe return of those held captive.
FG moves to accelerate mini-grid deployment with new guidelines
The Federal Government has unveiled new guidelines for the safe and efficient interconnection of solar mini-grids to electricity distribution networks, in a move aimed at accelerating renewable energy deployment and improving electricity access across Nigeria.
Plateau attack: Tears, anger as eight victims laid to rest
“We are sick and tired of being killed. We have been living in peace and have tried everything humanly possible not to engage anybody.”
Nigeria’s Ebola risk remains low despite regional spread, says WHO
“Whenever there’s an outbreak, it’s always a concern around international spread. There’ve been a few confirmed cases in Uganda; all are linked back to the cluster in the DRC, and all are secondary cases.
Niger Delta leaders, Reps reject calls to break up Tantita contract
…insist PIA already guarantees community participation …urge agitators to focus on raising HOSTCOM Fund from 3% to 6% By Joseph Erunke, Abuja Leaders of Niger Delta host communities, members of the House of Representatives, and key regional stakeholders have firmly rejected growing calls for the decentralisation of the Tantita Pipeline Surveillance Contract, declaring that the […]
Yinka Alaseyori under fire for saying prayer needed over Oyo abduction
Gospel singer Yinka Alaseyori has come under criticism on social media after suggesting that prayers are key to securing the release of students and teachers abducted in Oyo State.
