Cholera Outbreak: Lagos Assembly Seeks Improved Enlightenment Campaign
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday called on the relevant offices of the government to embark on massive enlightenment of the residents on the best ways to curtail the spread of cholera in the state. This was as…
Challenges and Resilience: The Plight of Asylum-Seekers and Refugees in Tanzania
Tanzania, a country known for its natural beauty and wildlife, also plays host to a significant number of refugees and asylum-seekers. These displaced individuals, mainly from Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo, face numerous challenges as they seek safety…
Major Security Concerns As Jihadi Fighters from Africa’s Sahel Begin Settling in Nigeria – Reports
Jihadi fighters, who had long operated in Africa’s volatile Sahel region, have now found a new home in North Western Nigeria, several media sources have reported, raising security concerns. This migration, they say, followed a trend of militants seeking refuge…
AASU Makes Case for Affordable Education in Africa, Applauds Tinubu, Dangote, Oyakhilome, Kyari over Efforts
In a passionate address to mark the 2024 Africa Students’ Day, HE Osisiogu Osikenyi Enyinnaya, President of the All-Africa Students’ Union (AASU), called for urgent action to make education in Africa affordable and accessible for all, commending President Bola Tinubu’s…
As Local Governments Grapple with Wage Woes ALGON National President Hon Maifata Highlights Fiscal Hurdles
In a candid interview on national television recently, Hon. Aminu Mu’azu Maifata, the National President of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), laid bare the financial challenges local governments face in meeting the proposed N62,000 minimum wage. “Given…
A Democracy Unfinished: Nigeria’s 24-Year Civilian Rule Milestone Marred by Civic Challenges – PRP
As Nigeria commemorates 24 years of uninterrupted civilian governance, the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has said that it stands in solidarity with citizens nationwide, reflecting on the nation’s democratic journey. In a statement signed by its Acting National Publicity Secretary,…
Save Enugu Group Condemns Irregular Appointment of Acting Vice-Chancellor at UNN
The Save Enugu Group (SEG), a leading socio-political pressure group dedicated to upholding the rule of law and good governance in Enugu State, has expressed its “vehement disapproval and outright condemnation of the recent emergence of Professor Romanus Ezeokonkwo as the Acting Vice-Chancellor of…
NGO Calls for Urgent Intervention in the Plight of Nigerians and Other Migrants in Ethiopian Prisons
The Asylum and Refugee Rights Advocates (ARRA) has raised an urgent alarm over the distressing conditions faced by Nigerian migrants, transit passengers, and other nationals in Ethiopian prisons. The call for immediate action was prompted by recent reports and intelligence…
Despite Recent #Minister Lokpobiri “Clarification”, Tinubu Govt To Spend N5.4tn on Petrol Subsidy in 2024
In a recent comment on petrol subsidy status, the Minister of State for Petroleum (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, attempted to addressed the ongoing debate about fuel subsidy in Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu administration. Contrary to allegations in some quarters,…
Court Stops Awomolo from Removing Alegeh as BOB Crisis Gets Messier
The crisis rocking the Body of Benchers (BOB), the apex regulatory body for the legal profession in Nigeria, has taken a different twist as the Federal High Court in Lagos has issued an interim injunction restraining Asiwaju Adegboyega Awomolo, the…
African Students Condemn Rising Attacks On Military Personnel In Nigeria, Call for Safety of Students and Campuses in Aba
African students under the umbrella of the All-Africa Students’ Union (AASU) have strongly condemned increasing attacks on military personnel on peaceful mission in Nigeria, calling for the protection of students in Abia State, South East of Nigeria. The students were…
