Month: December 2024

By: Mandy Park In a bid to offer practical support to the federal government towards the actualization of sustainable food security in Nigeria, some university lecturers have floated an organisation for that purpose. Their aim is to move around the country to galvanise Nigerians to embrace agriculture by teaching them the modern methods and technologies towards enhanced food production. The Director of Agribusiness Incubation Centre, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Dr Philips Nto, who announced the initiative as a guest of a radio programme in Umuahia, said the time…

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By: Mandy Park Endbadgovernance Movement has blamed the hunger and hardship in Nigeria on President Bola Tinubu’s adoption of IMF policies, which they described as anti-poor. While the group commiserate with Nigerians over the death of citizens due to stampede at charity events for palliative measures to remain alive, they demanded for a halt in the whole sale implementation of IMF policies by the Tinubu-led APC government. The group also expressed worry and dissatisfaction on the issue of crowd control measures at events that should not lead to the death…

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… want IGP to step aside By: Mandy Park Lagos State chapter of #Endbadgovernance organisers has asked President Bola Tinubu to constitute an independent, impartial investigation team to look into the abuse of human rights and killings that took place during the August protest. This is as the movement want the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun to step down until the investigation is completed. In a statement signed by Comrade Hassan Taiwo Soweto and Oloye Adegboyega-Adeniji, for the Organizing Committee, #Endbadgovernance Movement, Lagos State, it noted that Amnesty…

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Valentine Obienyem The likes of Mr. Joe Igbokwe are enthusiastically re-posting what Reno proudly shared as an “achievement” – being named the No. 23 most talked-about African on social media. Some of those named with him are not even aware. But before we applaud, we must ask: what truly qualifies one for such a title? What are the criteria for being named? Who does not know that many of the most talked-about individuals include controversial figures such as Daisy Melanin, the Ghanaian woman infamous for her public scandal involving six…

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By Mandy Park There is relief for Dele Farotimi, human rights lawyer as Mr Peter Obi, Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in 2023 elections has offered to fulfil the bail conditions granted on Friday in the sum of N30 million bond by an Ekiti Magistrate’s Court. Farotimi was detained over his alleged defamation of Afe Babalola, SAN, in his new book Nigeria’s criminal justice system. The bail conditions also include two sureties (one of whom must own a house), surrendering his passport, and refraining from granting media interviews.…

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By Mandy Park The Office of the Chief Press Secretary/ Special Adviser Media to the Imo State Governor has disassociated itself from a statement that the state government provided free buses for state-bound travellers from Lagos during this Christmas season It warned all state-bound travellers from Lagos or any other part of the country to ignore and disregard the press statement” urging them to book for free transportation from Lagos to Owerri, Okigwe and Orlu.” In a statement issued by Chief Press Secretary/ Special Adviser Media to the Governor, Mr.…

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By: Mandy Park On Sunday, December 29, 2024, the family, friends, and well-wishers of the Ezenwamadu family will gather at the ancient city of Obiene Ututu in Ututu Autonomous Community, Abia State, Nigeria, to celebrate the prestigious Chieftaincy titles conferred on Ichie Engr. Sir Nnamdi Ezenwamadu (Agumba na Lilu) and his wife, Lady Ugo Ezenwamadu (Odi beze). This gathering honors an extraordinary couple whose remarkable contributions to society have earned them esteemed recognition. Sir Ezenwamadu and Lady Ugo were conferred with the prestigious titles of Odiuko na Mba Ezema Ututu…

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By: Mandy Park President Bola Tinubu has received commendation over his renewed commitment towards ensuring food security in Nigeria. The President, in his budget speech on Wednesday, had declared that ensuring food security for the people of Nigeria was not negotiable, assuring that the federal government has activated all processes for the realization of that goal. Reacting to Tinubu’s declaration, the Director of Agricbusines Incubation Centre (ABIC), Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Dr Philips Nto, praised the president for his consistency in the pursuit of food security. Nto also…

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By: Mandy Park The Youth Rights Campaign (YRC) has alleged that the Force Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, is behind ordering the arrest of Nurse Abiodun Thomas over comments she made that he deemed critical of the police. Nurse Abiodun was reportedly arrested in the early hours of Friday by police operatives in the Somolu area of Lagos State. A statement by YRC National Secretary, Francis Nwapa, called for her immediate and unconditional release of the activist. Nwapa also condemned the arrest of Nurse Abiodun ‘s family members as…

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By: Mandy Park Coalition of Civil Society Organizations, GMO-Free Nigeria Alliance, has raised the alarm on the dangers of consuming Genetically Modified Organisms, GMOS, products by Nigerians, warning on it’s hazardous content to health. This is as they urged the federal government to completely ban the consumption of GMO products as it raises serious concerns about safety, regulatory oversight and it’s potential impacts on the country’s biosafety. The Coalition made the call at a sensitisation rally in Lagos, today, Friday, 13 December. The group collectively demanded for a ” complete…

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