Kwara State Government has teamed up with the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS) to advance women’s economic empowerment through a new partnership focused on development, research, and promotion. During an advocacy visit to Kwara, Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs. Afolashade Opeyemi Oluwakemi, and MINILS Director General, Comrade Issa Aremu, outlined the initiative’s […]
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Oyebanji Calls for End to Beliefs Hindering Exclusive Breastfeeding
Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, wife of Ekiti State Governor, has advocated for an end to traditional norms and beliefs that discourage exclusive breastfeeding. Speaking at the World Breastfeeding Week launch in Ado Ekiti, Oyebanji, represented by Senior Special Assistant on Community Advocacy, Dr. Eunice Fasanmi, emphasized that halting practices such as giving water to babies in […]
AU Allocates $10.4 Million to Africa CDC for Mpox Response
The African Union’s Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC) has earmarked $10.4 million from COVID-19 funds to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to combat the Mpox outbreak across the continent. This decision was announced on Saturday by the Africa CDC. The Africa CDC, a key institution supporting African nations in health system […]
Ogun State Denies Governor Abiodun Called #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria Protesters “Sore Losers”
The Ogun State Government has dismissed claims that Governor Dapo Abiodun referred to #EndBadGovernance In Nigeria protesters as “sore losers.” The administration stated that the governor’s comments were directed at certain political opponents who, according to the government, were exploiting the protests for their own gain rather than addressing the concerns of ordinary Nigerians. In […]
BREAKING: Protesters Block Governor Fubara’s Motorcade in Port Harcourt
On Saturday, Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s motorcade was halted by protesters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Demonstrators, calling for the governor’s resignation and direct engagement, took to the streets, demanding an end to poor governance. The protest is part of a broader nationwide movement against rising living costs and hunger, which has been ongoing for three […]
Live Updates: Hunger Protests Enter Day Three Across Nigeria
Today, August 3rd, 2024, marks the third day of nationwide protests in Nigeria as citizens take to the streets to protest against hunger and economic hardship. The protests, which began on August 1st, continue to sweep through major cities across the country. On the second day of the protests, clashes between security agents and protesters […]
Support Swells For Tinubu’s Energy Sector Reforms
Support is growing within the National Assembly for President Bola Tinubu’s reforms in the oil and gas sector. Approximately 120 members of the House of Representatives are backing the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd in its efforts to enhance Nigeria’s energy sector. In a statement titled, “NNPCL: A Call For Caution,” the lawmakers, including […]
FG Clarifies Governors Didn’t Receive ₦570 Billion Each
The Federal Government has debunked reports claiming that each of the 36 state governors received ₦570 billion as part of efforts to alleviate economic hardship for the most vulnerable citizens. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, clarified that the federal government actually distributed ₦573 billion among the 36 state governors and the Ministry […]
Iyabo Ojo Urges President Tinubu to Halt Tear Gas Use on Peaceful Protesters
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to instruct the police to stop using tear gas on peaceful protesters. Since the initiation of the #endbadgovernment movements across Nigeria on August 1, 2024, there have been numerous reports of confrontations between the police and local miscreants in various states, including Abuja, Lagos, […]
Russia Reports Massive Drone Attack by Ukraine on Multiple Regions
Russian officials announced on Saturday that Ukrainian forces launched a significant drone attack overnight, targeting multiple regions across Russia. The Russian Defense Ministry reported that air defense systems “intercepted and destroyed” a total of 75 drones over several regions bordering or near Ukraine, including Belgorod, Krasnodar, Kursk, Oryol, Rostov, Voronezh, and the deeper-lying Ryazan region. […]