Active citizenship essential for good governance, National development, says Obanikoro
The Director-General of the Lagos State Governorship Campaign Council and former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, has called on Nigerians to embrace active citizenship, describing it as the foundation of accountable leadership, democratic consolidation and sustainable national development. Obanikoro said no society can attain lasting progress when citizens remain indifferent to governance, […]
Cece Yara advocates empowerment, protection for children
By Moses Nosike A CSO, Cece Yara Child Advocacy Centre (CAC), and its partners in a recent workshop to commemorate Day of the African Child held in Lagos, called on the government, individuals, CSOs, CBOs, religious organisations, community influencers etc to join force in protecting the dignity, safety and rights of every child. They called […]
LAWMA deploys 10 donated compactor trucks to boost waste evacuation
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, has deployed additional 10 compactor trucks to strengthen effective and efficient waste evacuation operations across the metropolis. The intervention comes amid rising heaps of refuse across the metropolis with attendant health risks. Speaking at the deployment ceremony of the trucks at the weekend, Managing Director of […]
Shagari commends Aliyu’s security efforts, says peace returning to Sokoto
By Musa Ubandawaki SOKOTO — Former Minister of Water Resources and Chairman of the Governing Board of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Mukhtar Shehu Shagari, has commended Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu for what he described as the administration’s sustained commitment to tackling insecurity and safeguarding lives and property across the state. In a […]
NYCN Northern Forum commends Tinubu’s reforms, demands greater youth inclusion
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Northern Stakeholders Forum of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for its economic reforms and efforts to tackle insecurity, while calling for increased inclusion of Northern youths in governance and public appointments. The Forum made the call in a communiqué issued at the […]
Olota of Otta invests in youths, hosts journalists ahead of 60th birthday
By Ishola Balogun The Olota of Otta, His Majesty Professor Adeyemi AbdulKabir Obalanlege, PhD, FHEA (Lanlege Ekun II, Arole Iganmode, Olofin Apesin Olode), has reaffirmed his commitment to youth empowerment in the ancient Awori Kingdom, highlighting scholarships, vocational training, and skill acquisition programs as central to his reign. Speaking ahead of his 60th birthday celebrations […]
