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…
Minister seeks suspension of hunger protest
The Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Audu, has appealed to Nigerians to suspend the nationwide protest tagged #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria against hunger and poverty. Shuaibu made the call in a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Mrs Lizzy Okoji, on…
Onyema: Running business with a soul — Abdullahi Tanko
•Onyema There is a strong belief among business leaders around the globe that businesses should no longer be about just making money. Every business should care deeply about society. This is why we frequently now hear of corporate social responsibility.…
CISLAC/TI-Nigeria lauds EFCC for recovering N30bn
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Transparency International in Nigeria (TI-Nigeria) have commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its recent recovery of N30 billion from the ongoing investigation of Betta Edu, the suspended Minister of…
My husband deserted me, moved to his parents’ house —Wife
A 43-year-old man who complained of being under a ‘petticoat’ government will no longer pander to the whim of his wife after the Livingstone Local Court dissolved their marriage. Nathan Mbulo of Maramba Township, Zambia, said his wife Precious Nalishebo,…
Worsening poverty, hunger escalating kidnapping, insecurity – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has blamed the escalating kidnappings and insecurity in the country on what he described as worsening poverty and hunger in the land. On January 5, gunmen abducted six young girls in the Bwari Area Council…
I will fight every obstacle that impedes business competitiveness in Nigeria — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that he will do his best to create a hub for thriving investments and a globally competitive economy. “I will fight every obstacle that impedes business competitiveness in Nigeria and I will not hesitate…
Nigeria’s economy drifting under APC’s watch – Labour Party
The Labour Party has said rising food prices and the general downturn of the Nigerian economy are direct consequences of the absence of proper planning and the lack of empathy of the All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government. The National Publicity…
LASG restates commitment to promote decent work, social protection
The Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), has restated its commitment to promote access to decent work and social protection, to reduce poverty in the state. Mrs Bolaji Dada, the Commissioner for Women…
Making the Renewed Hope Agenda work for Nigerians — Henry Anibe Agbonika
As the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration kicks off its inaugural cabinet retreat this morning, it is an opportune time to reflect on the challenges and opportunities facing our nation. Nigeria is a country with immense potential, but we are…