Borno Suicide Attacks: Lawmakers Demand Improved Military Strategy, Accountability Amidst growing concern over the deteriorating security landscape in Nigeria, the National Assembly convened on Wednesday to address the shocking suicide bombing attacks that ravaged Gwoza town, Borno State. Lawmakers at the red chamber were filled with dismay and outrage as they reflected on the tragic events of Saturday, June 29th, …

Use your service year to strengthen Nigeria Unity -Adeleke admonishes corp members Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has urged corps’ members to use their service year as an avenue to rebuild, reconstruct, and strengthen Nigeria’s unity, just as he assured them of his government’s commitment to ensuring their security and welfare throughout. The governor, represented by the secretary to …

Odatiwa Women Initiatives: Aiyedatiwa Kickstarts Distribution OF Food To Rural Communities. In a bid to alleviate the hardship faced by women in rural communities, the Odatiwa Women Initiatives, spearheaded by the Special Adviser on Women Affairs, Dr Seun Osamaye, has kicked off the distribution of food and relief materials. This initiative, championed by Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, aims …

2027: Am Not Interested In Greek Gift Says Gov Diri. Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has shut down the call on former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, to pick him as his running mate in the 2027 presidential election. A faceless group, which sarcastically named itself Diri Angels, in a statement, had made the suggestion to …

One Dead, many injured After Violent Protest broke out In Ibadan The Oyo Police Command has confirmed   the arrest of twelve suspected hoodlums during a protest on Monday at Sumal Foods factories in the Oluyole area of Ibadan. Command spokesperson Adewale Osifeso announced this in a statement obtained on Tuesday. According to Osifeso, the protest was hijacked by  some hoodlums. …

Nigerians’ plight and urgent need for relief The suffering of the average Nigerian citizen has become overwhelming. Many can no longer afford three square meals a day. This dire situation is exacerbated by arbitrary increases in agricultural product prices, severe issues in most farming communities, governmental inaction, and a pervasive lack of hope for resolution. These factors have significantly set …

THE ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY IN COMBATING CLIMATE CHANGE   The role of technology in combating climate change is both pivotal and transformative, offering innovative solutions to one of the most pressing challenges of our time. As part of my effort to build a better world for all, I firmly believe that technological advancements are essential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, …

Re: Inaccessible Democratic Dividends and Sins of State Governors Still, on the considerable investment to become a governor, I have to quote the words of Dr. Abba Sayyadi Ruma of blessed memory, who said, “You need a minimum of N2 billion for the primary election and another N2 billion for the general campaign. Those giving you financial support attach a …

Many Trapped As Abuja Hotel Building Collapses Many people were trapped when a four-storey building attached to the Westbrook Hotel in the Garki area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja collapsed on Monday night. According to the PUNCH Online, there could be a “possibility” of casualties as two trapped persons were reportedly pulled out from the rubble and taken …

Delayed Minimum Wage: Declare for nationwide strike now, CDWR urges labour   The Organized Labour has been advised to immediately mobilize and declare a nationwide strike over the minimum wage. The advice was given by the Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR). According to CDWR, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), as …