60th Independence: Lagos to observe low key celebration, rolls out programs

By Benjamin Omoike, Lagos Lagos State government, on Wednesday rolled out programmes for the country’s 60th Independence anniversary celebration. The state also called for sober reflection in the face of

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Be magnanimous and graceful in victory – Okowa charges Obaseki

After emerging victorious during last Saturday’s Edo state Governorship election,Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa has charged the victorious Governor Godwin Obaseki to be magnanimous and graceful in victory. Okowa gave

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Lagos gov hands over 51 GAC vehicles, eight houses to judges

…says formidable judiciary germane to delivering govt’s progs  By Benjamin Omoike, Lagos Governor Babajide on Wednesday handed over 51 Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs), and eight houses to judges of the

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Olam empowers smallholder farmers, gets recognition

By Benjamin Omoike, Lagos Olam has been recognised for making a difference in farmers’ lives through its Olam Direct platform at Innovation Leader’s 2020 Impact Awards. Siddharth Satpute, Group Head

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African Free Trade Agreement must be backed by adequate policies, robust implementation – Lawan

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said for the African Continental Free Trade Agreement to yield expected results, same must be backed by requisite legal frameworks, right policies, and

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Fuel pump/electricity hike: NLC explains why planned nationwide protest must go on

Despite efforts by the Federal Government to make the Nigeria Labour Congress abort the planned strike or Nationwide Protest, the Labour Union has insisted that it would proceed with it

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My re-election good for regional cooperation – Obaseki

Edo Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has said that his re-election will pave way for integration and consolidation in the South-South region. Obaseki stated this on Tuesday when he paid a

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I Want To Score More Goals- Says Ghali

Former Nigeria U20 player, Abubakar Ghali, who plays his football with AS Trencin in the Slovakian league, has expressed delight after scoring his first goal of the season in his

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Human Right Commission condemns Castration of rapist law passed by the Kaduna House of Assembly

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed concern over the recent amendment of the Kaduna State Penal Code Law No.5 of 2017, providing stiffer penalties to the offence of

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Fayemi moves to strengthen openness, public participation in governance

… inaugurates steering committee on Open Government Partnership Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi on Monday further demonstrated his administration’s commitment to open governance, transparency, accountability and citizen’s engagement with

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