The House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy has invited stakeholders to an investigative hearing on the $2bn renewable energy grants and investments in Nigeria. According to the Committee, the investment has not had a proportional impact on the nation’s…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged President Bola Tinubu to direct the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Lateef Fagbemi, to ensure the release of all #EndBadGovernance protesters, “including the 32 hungry and malnourished children.”…
Dr Olusola Odumosu, FCT Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), says the adoption of new and smart technology would help in tackling vandalism in the territory. Odumosu made this known in an interview with the News…
Bassey Williams, YenagoaThe Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said citizens of the state have numerous reasons to be thankful to God Almighty despite its challenges and that of the country. Speaking at the Ecumenical Centre at Igbogene,…
By Jeleel Olawale The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has extended its heartfelt condolences to the family of Chief Abiola Morakinyo, the highly revered Olufi of Gbongan, His Royal Highness, Oba (Dr.) Oyeniyi Adetoyese (Odugbemi I),…
The ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has called for swift release of 67 minors and other protesters detained by security agencies during the #EndBadGovernance protests in August. AAN made the call in a statement signed by its Country Director, Andrew Mamedu, on…
The Nigerian Correctional Service has refuted claims that juvenile defendants from the recent #EndBadGovernance protests were detained in adult custodial facilities at the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja. Following the arraignment of 76 individuals in connection with the protests, Justice…
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed sadness over the sudden death of the Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of the State, Hon. Oladotun Olakanle. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a condolence message issued on Saturday by…
The Shola Adefolalu Gaska Foundation is proud to announce the inaugural recipients of the Professor Daniel Oladele Adefolalu Prizes: Ebunoluwa Omosalewa Olusanya and Odieli Osita. Ebunoluwa, who has been recognized as the Best Student in Geography (SSS 3), and Odieli,…
The Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, has presented official vehicles to legislative staff in the directorate cadre. This is contained in a statement issued by the Speaker’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Eromosele Ebhomele, in Lagos on…
