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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Atiku Criticizes Grain Distribution as Inadequate Response to Hunger Crisis
ABUJA – Amid Nigeria’s escalating hunger crisis, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized the government’s reliance on short-term solutions, such as grain distribution, which he argues are insufficient to address the underlying issues. In a statement released on Wednesday, Atiku called for a more comprehensive approach to tackle the food crisis, emphasizing that temporary […]
Sanwo-Olu Urges Dialogue Over Protest, Warns Against Disorder
LAGOS – Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appealed to those planning an ‘End Bad Government’ protest in Lagos State to reconsider their plans and opt for dialogue with the government to address their concerns. During a 20-minute address at the Governor’s Office in Alausa on Wednesday, Sanwo-Olu emphasized that protests are unnecessary given the government’s extensive […]
Nation Mourns Onyeka Onwenu: Tributes from Tinubu, Mbah, and Sanwo-Olu
ABUJA – President Bola Tinubu has joined millions of Nigerians in mourning the loss of Ms. Onyeka Onwenu, a renowned singer, songwriter, actor, journalist, activist, and politician. In a statement released by his media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, on Wednesday, the president expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the “Queen of Songs,” whose iconic rendition […]
Odu’a Investment Unveils New Lagos Office to Boost Expansion
LAGOS – Odu’a Investment Company Ltd. (OICL) has launched its Lagos liaison office, aiming to drive growth and extend its reach. During the opening ceremony on Wednesday, Chief Bimbo Ashiru, Chairman of OICL, emphasized that the new office would serve as a communication hub between the holding company and the investment community. In attendance were […]
Minister Advocates for Peaceful Support of Tinubu’s Agenda
Bar Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, the Minister of Women Affairs, has urged mothers and youths to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, emphasizing that progress requires peace, not chaos. During a national peace rally organized in Abuja with Niger Delta Volunteer Force leader Asari Dokubo, Ohanenye called for unity and patience, countering the upcoming […]
Youth Leader Urges Patience and Constructive Engagement with Tinubu’s Government
ASABA – Mr. Kelly Umukoro, the Ethnic President of Urhobo Youth Worldwide UPU (Youth Wing), has urged Urhobo youths to avoid the planned nationwide protest and give President Ahmed Tinubu’s reform policies a chance. In an interview in Asaba, Umukoro stated that protests are often hijacked by hoodlums, leading to death and destruction of public […]