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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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By: Mandy Park Following the latest news on the arrest of nurse Abiodun Thomas by the police in Lagos, the Lagos State chapter of #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria movement has condemned the detention of the vocal government critic. The movement said she was targeted for her views. A statement by Comrade Hassan Taiwo Soweto and Oloye Adegboyega Adeniji on behalf of the organizing committee for the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria accused the police of hounding the activist because of her criticism of their actions, and those of the force spokesman, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi. The statement reads:…

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By Olawale Makanjuola Tobacco use remains a significant public health challenge in Nigeria, contributing to a myriad of health issues including cardiovascular diseases, respiratory illnesses, and various cancers. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), tobacco kills more than 8 million people each year globally, with a substantial portion of these deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries including Nigeria. To combat this growing epidemic, effective funding for tobacco control initiatives has been identified as important as the country grapples with other myriad public health challenges. This article explores Nigeria’s…

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By: Mandy Park A group, Authentic/Genuine Allottees of plots of land in Festac phase 2, popularly called 6th Avenue, in Lagos State has debunked a publication in a national daily with the title: Festac town residents petition IGP over FHA’s violation of Court Order. The group asked those who did the publication not to deceive themselves but to simply produce their authentic FHA allocation letters rather than hiding under the banner of Residents of Festac Town to commit illegality. They debunked the claims made in the publication published in the…

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By: Mandy Park Following the fear that he might be suspended from office when the Governing Council meets on Wednesday this week, the Provost of Abia State College of Education, Technical, Arochukwu (ASCETA),Prof Vincent Onwe is alleged to have hurriedly disbursed N500m to two contractors without following due process. The money, it was gathered were paid to Ugolanson Nigeria Ltd and St Gabriel Okey Limited from money released by Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) for both 2024 zonal and normal interventions. It was gathered that the Governing Council was not…

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