Mass Peaceful Protests Set for October 1st – National Day of Survival
A coalition of labour groups, student unions, and progressive organisations, led by Socialist Labour, has called for a nationwide mass peaceful protest on October 1, 2024. Dubbed the “National Day of Survival,” the demonstration aims to address the growing hardship and suffering faced by ordinary Nigerians under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The […]
FLOODS: Sokoto expends N1.1bn on motorized boats, life jackets procurement for 22 LGAs
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto Sokoto state government says it has earmarked N1.1 billion for the procurement of motorized boats and life jackets for distribution to 22 LGs affected by floods. The disclosure which followed approval of the state Executive Council was made on Wednesday at the end of it meeting by the state Commissioner for […]
Controversies Trail Price Of Petrol From Dangote Refinery.
By Ebere Inyama (Lagos) Following the claim by NNPC that it purchased petrol from Dangote refinery at at N898 ($0.54) per litre, and the denial of that claim by Dangote refinery, marketers as well as consumers of the product in Nigeria have expressed worry over the controversy. On Sunday 15 September, 2024, marketers of PMS (Premium Motor Spirit) commenced loading of the product at the […]
Edo Governorship Election: Peter Obi Speaks.
What happened over the weekend in the name of election in Edo State does not in any way represent the democratic process we chose as a method of electing our political leadership. Instead, it was a blatant example of ‘state capture’ and continued gross undermining of our democratic process and values. Any nation whose leadership […]
HIGHLIGHTS OF DECISIONS AT THE FEDERAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, 23RD SEPTEMBER 2024
HIGHLIGHTS OF DECISIONS AT THE FEDERAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, 23RD SEPTEMBER 2024 1. The meeting reviewed the flooding in some parts of the country, especially the one that destroyed almost 50 per cent of Maiduguri in Borno State. The meeting backed the President’s idea of setting up a Disaster Relief Fund to […]
Kaduna State Health Insurance: Barbers, Hairdressers, Others To Enrol With N850 – DG KADCHMA
With Just N850, You Can Enrol for Health Insurance In Kaduna, DG KADCHMA Tells Barbers, Hairdressers, Others ….Rolls out measures to improve service delivery The Director General of the Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority (KADCHMA), Mr. Abubakar Hassan, on Friday, urged Kaduna residents, especially those in the informal sector, to key into the insurance […]
EDUCATION, SAFE HOMES AND AN END TO VIOLENCE: THE CHANGES CHILDREN WANT AFTER 100 YEARS OF CHILD RIGHTS
EDUCATION, SAFE HOMES AND AN NDON/GENEVA, 19 September 2024 – End conflict so children can go to school. Find solutions to the climate crisis so children are not forced from their homes. Give girls a louder voice. These are just some of the rights demanded by children across the globe as young campaigners and rights […]
Bafarawa gives back to Sokoto people, donates N1bn to foundation to support indigents
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto ONE time Presidential candidate and former governor Attahiru Dalhatu Bafarawa on Wednesday, inaugurated the Bafarawa Foundation with a donation of N1 billion as take off to cater for the welfare and well being of deserving less privileged in Sokoto state. The event Bafarawa tagged ” Giving Back” attracted representative off the […]
EDO STATE GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION: EDO-OKPA UNITY FORUM CALLS FOR PEACEFUL POLL
With the governorship election just days away, the Edo-okpa Unity Forum has issued an urgent appeal for peaceful and issue-based politics. In a statement signed by the Chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT), High Chief Peters Evbota, the forum expressed concern over escalating tensions and violent clashes among supporters. The forum reminded stakeholders that the two […]
Senator Lamido ETF awards 42 candidates foreign scholarship for UG,PG programmes in Indian universities
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto FIRST batch of 42 out of the 100 Sokoto east indigenous candidates successfully screened and certified for sponsorship by the Senator Ibrahim Lamido Education Trust Fund to study in India have been issued letters of award to undergo various under and post graduate programmes. The the successful candidates expected to undergo […]