Investigative Journalist Exposes Silent Killer of Africa’s Economic Growth, Tasks African Business Leaders On Local Think Tanks
Investigative journalist and filmmaker David Hundeyin has exposed the insidious influence of external actors on Africa’s development, warning that “the reason that your operating environment is always trying to kill you… is because nearly all of the think tanks, policy…
Day 10: Nationwide Protests Demand End To Bad Governance, Corruption, Restore Corruption-free Petrol Subsidy
In a remarkable display of unity and determination, Nigerians across the country took to the streets on Saturday, August 10, 2024, to demand an end to bad governance and corruption. The nationwide protests, tagged #EndBadGovernance, saw a massive turnout of…
Kogi Concerned Citizen Initiative Endorses Philip Ameh for Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Chairman
In a significant development, the Kogi Concerned Citizen Initiative has announced its endorsement of Comrade Philip Ameh as its preferred candidate for the chairmanship position of Igalamela/Odolu Local Government in the upcoming October 2024 elections. The Initiative, founded in 2015,…
Tinubu Appoints Ex-Deputy Governor’s CPS, Ibrahim Musa, As Member of Mathematical Centre Governing Council
In a move aimed at strengthening the education sector, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of governing councils for several federal universities and tertiary institutions across the country, including the National Mathematical Centre, Sheda, Kwali, Federal Capital Territory (FCT)…
Nigeria’s Aviation Ministry, Oil Companies Meet To Resolve Helicopter Landing Levies Framework
In a groundbreaking move, the International Oil Companies (IOCs) and Local Oil Companies (LOCs) under the aegis of the Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS) convened with officials from the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, representatives of NAEBI Dynamic Concepts…
Organised Civil Society Condemns Violence Against Peaceful Protesters in Nigeria, Demands Release of Detained Leaders
The United Action Front of Civil Society has strongly condemned the continued use of violence against peaceful protesters and the abduction of protest leaders by security agents in Nigeria. In a statement released on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, the organization…
DSS Storms NLC Headquarters Over Alleged Involvement in #EndBadGovernance Protest
In a shocking turn of events, security operatives believed to be from the Department of State Services (DSS) stormed the headquarters of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Wednesday night, sparking widespread concern among labour leaders and activists. According to…
Nigerian Students’ Union Celebrates AASU Diaspora Representative’s Birthday in Grand Style
In a heartwarming display of camaraderie and appreciation, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Republic of Niger, has congratulated Comrade Ojukwu Leonard (OLM), the Diaspora Representative of the All-Africa Students’ Union (AASU), on his birthday. The congratulatory message, issued…
House of Representatives Embroiled in Controversy Over Dissolution of Joint Committee on Oil and Gas Investigation
The House of Representatives has found itself at the center of a brewing storm following the dissolution of the joint Committees on Petroleum Midstream and Downstream, mandated to conduct a forensic investigation into the activities of the Oil and Gas…
TCN Clarifies Benin-Egbin 330KV Isolator Arcing Incident, Denies System Collapse
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has released a statement addressing the recent power outage caused by an arcing incident on the Benin-Egbin 330kV isolator at the Egbin Transmission Substation. Contrary to media reports that the national grid collapsed yesterday,…
