The Executive Director of YIAGA Africa, Samson Itodo, has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s speech to Nigerians, saying the broadcast failed to address the demands of the protesters. In the wake of the #EndBadGovernance protests against hunger and poverty in the…
Lagos stands by workers’ demand for pay rise — Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed solidarity with Nigerian workers’ over the demand for wage increase, saying, his administration would continue to prioritize welfare and prosperity of workforce in the state. Sanwo-Olu stated this on Wednesday, while addressing workers…
Bullies are made at home — Tara Aisida
Sometime this week, we all became aware of yet another case of bullying in one of our elite schools when the video showing one Mariam slapping Namtira Bwala her fellow school mate (we don’t know for sure if she is…
Lagos issues safety rules on drowning
Lagos State has issued an advisory to public facilities to adhere to the swimming pool rules of 2021. This followed tragic incidences of drowning to ensure safety of residents and visitors. Director General of Lagos State Safety Commission, Lanre Mojola,…
Experts highlight impact of genetically modified foods
The Center for Food Safety and Agricultural Research (CEFSAR) hosted a thought-provoking symposium on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in agriculture, emphasising the urgent need for organic farming practices to ensure food security, environmental sustainability, and human health. Tagged, ‘GMO FOODS:…
Emefiele defended naira well, Akpabio only currying Tinubu’s favour to avoid EFCC — Ohanaeze Youth
The Ohanaeze Youth Organisation has said that the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, defended the Naira very while at the helm of affairs of the apex bank. Consequently, the organisation said the allegations by…
WHO urges more countries to get tougher on trans fat
The World Health Organisation said Monday that nearly half the world’s population was now covered by solid rules limiting trans fat in foods and urged lagging countries to catch up. The WHO appealed in 2018 for industrially produced fatty acids…