PFN tells Buhari: Subsidy removal will overburden Nigerians

The President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop Francis Wale Oke, has cautioned the Federal Government against further aggravating the suffering of Nigerians through the proposed subsidy removal. According to him, subsidy removal could lead to a hike in petrol price. In a statement on Sunday by his Media Office, Oke warned that […]

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Solomon Islands PM says riots ‘orchestrated’ to remove him

A handout photo taken and received from the Australian Defence Force (ADF) on November 27, 2021 shows Australian Army soldiers from the Joint Task Group 637.3 talking with local citizens during a community engagement patrol through the Solomon Islands capital of Honiara. (Photo by CPL Brandon Grey / Australian Defence Force / AFP) The prime […]

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Nigeria records 58 new covid infections, zero death

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), said that Nigeria recorded 58 additional cases of COVID-19 infections and zero death on Saturday. The NCDC made the disclosure in its daily COVID-19 report on Sunday morning. The 58 additional cases reported on Saturday indicate an increase from the 41 cases reported the previous day. The public […]

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Questions on Itunu Babalola’s avoidable death

The death of Nigerian citizen, Itunu Babalola in prison in Cote D’Ivoire on November 16, 2021, raises more questions on the wholesomeness of the conduct of law enforcement agents in Cote D’Ivoire; as well as the preparedness of Nigerian government and its institutions to guarantee the dignity of life for the average Nigerian. It was […]

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Youths capable of putting Nigeria on path to progress, changing ugly narrative — Omotowa

Former Managing Director of Nigeria LNG Limited, and Vice President of Shell Global, Babs Omotowa bestrode the sector like a colossus, leaving behind him indelible marks and groundbreaking achievements. In this interview with Azeez Olorunlomeru, he speaks on climate, science and development issues; mass migration of Nigerians and how government can stem the tide; and […]

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Buhari charges agriculture universities to redress food insecurity

President Muhammadu Buhari has challenged universities of agriculture in the country to bridge the gap of food insecurity and address the nation’s dependence on imported foods. He said the specialised universities must play their crucial role in catalaysing the development of the agricultural sector, to help Federal Government achieve its goal of sustainable green economy. […]

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#EndSARS Report: SERAP sues Buhari, seeks arrest of indicted security personnel

Justice Doris Okuwobi, retired, submitting the report of the Judicial Panel of Inquiry and Restitution on Lekki Toll Gate Shooting Incident and Cases of Police Brutality as well as Human Rights Violations, on Monday November 15, 2021 to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the Federal High […]

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