Agba Jalingo Foundation Announces Symposium on Journalism and Cyber Crimes Act
The Agba Jalingo Foundation for Investigative and Accountability Journalism (AJFIAJ) is set to host a one-day symposium aimed at addressing the challenges and opportunities in digital journalism under the theme, “Journalism and Crossing the Cyber Crimes Act Hurdles.” The event…
AAC Demands Immediate Release of Unlawfully Detained Agidigbo FM Staff
The African Action Congress (AAC) Oyo Chapter has issued a strong condemnation of the recent unlawful arrest and detention of three staff members of Agidigbo FM: Olabode Anisoloja, Ibrahim Idòwú Ishola (Mogaji), and Obe, an IT student. These individuals were…
Deadly Stampedes Rock Nigeria over Hardship: 22 Confirmed Dead, Dozens Injured in Anambra and Abuja Incidents
Nigeria has been hit by two devastating stampedes in the space of a week, resulting in the loss of at least 22 lives and leaving dozens more injured. The incidents occurred in Anambra and Abuja, and have raised serious concerns…
Youth Leaders Rally in Support of Hon. Stephen Abraham Ajiya for PDP National Vice Chairman, North Central Zone
In a fervent display of solidarity, members of the North Central Youth Leaders Forum gathered on Thursday evening at the North Central Zonal meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja to rally behind Hon. Stephen Abraham Ajiya for…
ALGON, UNICEF, NIMC, NPC Join Forces to Enhance Birth Registration in Nigeria, Call for Widening the Engagement
In another push to sustain its efforts SDG Goal 3 for Universal Health Coverage this time Immunization and Birth registration in line with the functions and responsibilities of the Local governments in the 4th Schedule to the 1999 constitution (as…
Kwara State Embarks on Ambitious Tree Planting Initiative to Combat Climate Change
Kwara State has launched an ambitious tree planting initiative, aimed at combating climate change and promoting environmental sustainability. The Universal Climate Initiative (UCI), championed by Abral Development Initiative, seeks to plant 160,000 trees across all local government areas in the…
NLC Declares All-Out War: 15 States to be Paralyzed as Union Embarks on Industrial Action Over Minimum Wage
In a dramatic escalation of the minimum wage saga, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared industrial action in 15 states, effective Monday, December 2, 2024. This move is in response to the failure of these states to implement the…
Rising Costs: Ukah Cautions Against Project Delays
The Director General of Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency, Chief Patrick Ukah has cautioned contractors against delaying the Agency’s projects, warning that the state government would not accept any requests for upward reviews. Chief Ukah made this known while…
Enugu ALGON Chairman Empowers Youths Through Massive Skills Acquisition Programme in Nkanu East
Hon. Okechukwu Sydney Edeh, the Executive Chairman of Nkanu East Local Government Area, who is also the chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Enugu State and the ALGON National Publicity Secretary, has reaffirmed his commitment…
Kogi State Governor Hails Security Agencies for Restoring Peace to Troubled Bagana Communities
Kogi State Governor, Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo, has commended the troops stationed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Bagana, Omala Local Government Area, for restoring peace to the communities. The governor’s visit to the FOB on November 25, 2024,…
Simon Ekpa’s Arrest for Terrorism: Mixed Feelings As Finland Moves Against Orphaned Nigerian ‘Separatist’ Leader
Nigerians in Finland are in a state of panic following the arrest of separatist leader Simon Ekpa. Ekpa, a self-imposed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and self-acclaimed Prime Minister of Biafran Government in Exile, was arrested alongside…
