The Civil Society Organization on Community Advancement and Humanitarian Empowerment Initiative (CSCHEI) has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently declare a state of emergency in Nigeria’s basic health and agricultural sectors. The group, led by Director General Kunle Yusuff, made this appeal in a statement released in Abuja on Friday. Yusuff stressed that immediate […]
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Dr. Ukpai Hosts Inaugural DAM Global Summit in Halifax to Combat Malaria and Celebrate African Culture
The Drum Against Malaria (DAM) Global Summit will debut in Halifax, Canada, from April 25 to 27, 2025. This three-day event will coincide with World Malaria Day on April 25, aiming to raise awareness about malaria’s impact in Africa and highlight the efforts of various groups and NGOs in combating the disease. The summit will […]
ANEEJ Praises UK for Prosecuting Glencore Bribery Case
The Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) has commended the UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) for prosecuting five former Glencore officials accused of making corrupt payments to benefit their operations in West Africa. ANEEJ has urged Nigeria’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission […]
CJID Condemns Police Attacks on Journalists During Nationwide Protests
The Centre for Journalism, Innovation and Development (CJID) has condemned the numerous attacks on journalists by Nigerian police during the #EndBadGovernance protests nationwide. In a statement signed by Busola Ajibola, Deputy Director of the Journalism Program, CJID detailed multiple incidents of police officers physically assaulting, intimidating, and violating journalists’ rights, which have been documented through […]
Kano Protest Organizers Must Face Justice, Says Waiya
KANO – Ambassador Ibrahim Waiya, Executive Director of Citizens for Development and Education (CDE) and Convener of Nigeria For Peace Project (N4P), has called on security agents to arrest and hold accountable the organizers of the recent Kano protest for the resulting violence and destruction. In a statement released on Friday, Waiya condemned the protest […]
ANOG Group Chairman Denounces Allegations Against Aliko Dangote as Baseless
Dr. Sami Charles, Chairman of ANOG Group, a leading global oil and gas company, has expressed deep concern over recent allegations made by the Nigerian government against Aliko Dangote and the Dangote Group. Charles labeled the accusations as unfounded and indicative of a troubling trend of harassment against committed investors in Nigeria’s development. “Our nation […]
FAAN Chief Urges Faster Action on Aviation Cargo Enhancements
LAGOS – Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has called on the Aviacargo Roadmap Committee to expedite the implementation of their recommendations for improving aviation cargo in Nigeria. In a statement from Mr. Ikechi Uko, Coordinator of the Aviacargo Roadmap Committee, Kuku emphasized the importance of air cargo […]
FUPRE Launches Academia-Industry Advisory Board to Boost Petroleum Education
The Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE), Delta State, inaugurated its Academia-Industry Advisory Board on Thursday, July 25th, 2024. This initiative aims to forge strong industry connections and shape the future of petroleum education in Nigeria. Engr. Prof. Akpofure Rim-Rukeh FNES, Vice-Chancellor of the University and Chair of the Advisory Board, highlighted the significance […]
Four Killed Amidst Protest at Borno Filling Station
Four protesters were killed at Kime filling station, Bolori Junction in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State. According to Daily Trust, officials at the petrol station identified the deceased as their workers and provided differing accounts of how they died. “As I’m speaking to you now, they are still lying in the pool of their […]
Burna Boy Passes “African Giant” Title to Falz Amid ‘End Bad Governance’ Protest
Nigerian music star Burna Boy has reacted to the ongoing “End Bad Governance In Nigeria” protest by crowning fellow musician Falz as the new African Giant. Burna Boy, known for his rapid rise in the music world and widespread acceptability, has often referred to himself as the African Giant. His music, similar in style to […]