< 1 mn read Speaking against the backdrop of rising food prices, Archbishop Joseph Ojo, the General Overseer of Calvary Kingdom Church in Okokomaiko, Lagos, and an Executive of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, expressed that hunger is eroding patriotism among many Nigerians. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, he reacted to President […]
< 1 mn read The Russian Embassy in Nigeria has denied reports that Nigerian students are being conscripted to fight in the Ukraine war in exchange for visa renewals. According to Bloomberg, Russia allegedly decided not to extend the visas of African students and young workers unless they agreed to join its military. However, the Russian Embassy refuted this, […]
6 mn read Read the full text of Tinubu’s speech on Nigeria’s 25th Democracy Day anniversary. President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, delivered his second Democracy Day speech. in the speech, the president hailed pro-democracy activists who fought on behalf of Nigerians to end military administrations and restore democracy.Tinubu also praised journalists and media organisations that […]
2 mn read Here are seven takeaways from President Tinubu’s Democracy Day address.Here are seven takeaways from President Tinubu’s Democracy Day address.The president’s speech hinged on the celebration of Nigeria’s democracy and touched on several other matters of concern for Nigerians. Celebration of Democracy President Tinubu recalled how Nigeria’s journey back to democracy started 31 years ago following the annulment […]
3 mn read Sanwo-Olu stated that stakeholders should pledge to work together, innovate continuously and remain steadfast in the nation to break the cycle of drug abuse. The Executive Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday called for collaboration by stakeholders against substance and drug abuse.The governor made the call at the MTN Anti-Substance Abuse Programme (MTN […]
2 mn read Umahi says the first 47km of the project would be open to the public by May next year. The Federal Government says the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project has been rerouted to avoid possible damage to telecommunication companies’ subsea cables.The government also disclosed that the road project has been reduced from 10 lanes to six to […]
2 mn read The marshal added that the harsh penalties would deter road users from violating established regulations. Malam Shehu Mohammed, the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has called on Chief the Justice of the Federation, (CJN) Justice Olukayode Ariwoola to strengthen existing laws with stiffer punishment for traffic offenders.Mohammed made the call during the induction of […]
2 mn read The PDP criticised Tinubu for allegedly undermining the democratic principles, legacies, and values Moshood Abiola fought and died for. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to listen to the cries of Nigerians and review his ‘suffocating policies.’The party said this in a statement released on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, to […]
< 1 mn read The ex-CBN boss asserted that granting autonomy to local government areas contradicts the principles of true federalism. Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo expressed support on Wednesday, June 12, for increasing advocacy for a single term for elected officials.The former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor suggested a unicameral Nationa Soludo shared his views at The Platform […]
3 mn read Indiscriminate waste disposal can lead to environmental pollution, health hazards, and other negative impacts. Lagos residents on Wednesday decried the heaps of refuse on some major roads around the state without prompt evacuation by the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA).The residents also lamented the indiscriminate dumping of refuse by Lagosians on the roads. In […]
