President Bola Tinubu has announced a state of emergency on food security in Nigeria. The President has directed that the National Security Council include matters concerning food and water availability and affordability, recognizing them as essential for livelihood. The aim is to support the most vulnerable members of society. The rising cost of food and its impact on citizens'...
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Femi Otedola Partners AFDB and Lagos For Nigeria’s First PPP Power Transmission
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Mr. Femi Otedola, the chairman of Geregu Power Plc, has announced a partnership with the Lagos state government and the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) to develop a power transmission project in Nigeria. This announcement was made after a meeting with Lagos state Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and AfDB President Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina in Lagos.
If the project materializes, it...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has instructed security agencies to apprehend those responsible for the recent killings in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State and parts of Benue State. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Dele Alake, the president condemned the acts of violence and expressed his sadness and grief. He called the ongoing reprisal attacks and bloodshed...
Abba Kyari, the former head of the Rapid Response Team (IRT) of the Inspector General of Police, has been granted bail after spending 18 months in prison custody.
In February 2022, Kyari and some members of his team were taken into custody following allegations by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of tampering with drug exhibits. The IRT team...
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Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu Appreciates Ondo Citizens for their Support
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My Dear People of Ondo State,
I pen this message with a heart overflowing with immense gratitude and deep appreciation. Your dedication, understanding, ceaseless prayers and messages of goodwill during my journey to recovery have been nothing short of a soothing balm for my soul. Your unwavering support and genuine affection have sustained my determination to renewed vigor and, most...
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly criticized the recent increase in the price of petrol and other policies that adversely affect workers and the general population. The NLC considers these actions to be an attack on Nigerian workers and the masses, describing them as weapons of war. The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, expressed these...
President Bola Tinubu has emphasized the need to avoid stigmatizing individuals who are victims of drug use. He stated that such stigmatization hinders their ability to seek necessary care and support. Speaking in his capacity as the chairman of MTN Foundation during the United Nations International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking celebration at the Presidential Villa in...
Nnenna Onu Obini, also known as Nancy, was a staff member at Nwanyioma Hotel in Ebocha, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. She was allegedly tortured to death over the disappearance of N17,500 from her day's sales. According to a source close to the deceased's family, after completing her work on June 13, Nnenna submitted the day's account...
Usman Buda, a butcher in Sokoto, Northwest Nigeria, was reportedly killed for allegedly blaspheming Prophet Muhammad during an argument with another trader at the Sokoto main Abattoir. The incident occurred on a Sunday morning, and despite efforts by local leaders to save him, the crowd overwhelmed them. Buda was beaten to death by his fellow butchers, and his body...
The Supreme Court is currently seeking to appoint eight new justices to fill vacancies on its bench. With the current number of judges reduced to 13, the court is facing a mounting workload and is aiming to reach its full complement of 21 justices. The Chief Justice of Nigeria has sent notices to various legal professionals, including the Nigerian...
Advise for Successful Enterprise Management
Small business administration often means using many hats. It is a time-consuming process that will require a high level of focus on many different...