Campaign group Avaaz’s report claims ‘substantial evidence’ that the Israeli army carried out a double-tap strike in the killing of five-year-old Hind Rajab. Rajab and two Palestinian Red Crescent paramedics were killed after an ambulance tried to save her on 29 January 2024, fleeing Israeli bombardment after Israel forcedContinue Reading
NRM presidential candidate promises policy reforms, youth Inclusion By Afusat Agunbiade-Oladipo The Presidential Candidate of the National Rescue Movement (NRM), Mr. Fadere Oluwadamilare Joseph, has pledged to reverse what he described as unfavourable policies of the current administration if elected in 2027. Joseph made the pledge while addressing journalistsContinue Reading
CCIDESOR calls for collective efforts to rescue comatose LG system The Citizens Centre for Integrated Development and Social Rights (CCIDESOR) has called for collective efforts of stakeholders and Nigerians to rescue the Local Government (LG) system from it present comatose state. The Executive Director of CCIDESOR, Dr. EmekaContinue Reading
From the Archives In the First Republic, Shehu Shagari served as Private Secretary to Prime Minister Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa. On one occasion, Balewa’s mother was visiting him in Lagos. While the Prime Minister travelled to Kaduna for an NPC convention, Shagari was assigned to attend to her. DuringContinue Reading
MainPower DisCo Engages Investors at Enugu State Investor Forum The MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL), on Tuesday, engaged key industry stakeholders and potential investors at the Enugu State Investor Forum. Discussions at the event, held at the International Conference Center, Enugu, centered on investment opportunities in Enugu State’s electricity market,Continue Reading
MainPower launches Quick Response Team (QRT), to quickly attend to electrical faults in Enugu The MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL) has launched a customer-focused service called Quick Response Team (QRT), meant to fasten electrical faults repair time in Enugu State. . Speaking after the engineers taking an oath of safety/serviceContinue Reading
– Students in Lagos are set to represent Nigeria By Biola Lawal Lagos, Nigeria – Over 5.9 million students, from more than 160 countries, including those from Lagos State, representing Nigeria, are set to participate in the Global Mathematics Competition to mark year 2026 World MathsContinue Reading
Pro-Mbah movement inaugurates Udenu LGA Chapter, urges mobilisation of every vote The Tomorrow Is Here Movement (THM), a Pro-Gov. Peter Mbah’s organisation, has urged its members to intensify grassroots mobilisation, ensuring that every vote counts for Mbah’s re-election come 2027. The President of the movement, Chief Tony Okonkwo, gave theContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Lagos: The Bank of Industry and MTN Nigeria Foundation have launched a N1 billion Y’ellopreneur 3.0 Matching Fund to support women-owned businesses across Nigeria. Managing Director of BoI, Dr Olasupo Olusi, disclosed this at a media parley and call for applications on Tuesday in Lagos.Continue Reading
