Author: admin

By: Mandy Park Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate, in the 2023 General elections has expressed condolences to the families of 22 Kano sports delegates who tragically lost their lives in a road accident while returning from the national sports festival in Ogun State. Obi also congratulated the Super Eagles on their victory in the Unity Cup match against Jamaica, held at the Brentford Stadium in the UK. He praised the team’s spirit and the event’s role in promoting Nigerian unity and culture. Below is his statement on his…

By: Mandy Park Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticized the ₦700,000 levy imposed on traders at the Onitsha Head Bridge Market. Obi argued that the levy is excessive and calls on government officials to reconsider, urging them to adopt more practical and compassionate solutions. He emphasized the need for authorities to prioritize the welfare of ordinary traders, arguing that punitive measures only deepen economic hardship. In a strongly worded statement, Obi expressed deep concern over the reported demand of ₦700,000 from individual…

By: Mandy Park The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has commended the Ekiti State Government for declaring Ado-Ekiti a smoke-free city. The declaration is coming as the world marks World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) 2025 with the theme, “Unmasking the Appeal: Exposing the Tobacco Industry’s Tactics”, The milestone marks a significant step in the state’s tobacco control efforts and a model for Other Cities. CAPPA’s Executive Director, Akinbode Oluwafemi, said that Ado-Ekiti’s declaration sets a precedent for other cities to follow. He urged subnational governments nationwide to implement…

By: Emeka Okonkwo Founder/CEO, Divine Ventures Farm International, DVFI, in Umuahia, Abia state, Deacon Daniel Echewodo, has commended Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti for his remarkable achievements in various sectors within a short time, demonstrating his commitment to good governance. Echewodo told journalists in the state capital, Umuahia that Otti was the magic change Abians needed for positive repositioning, just as he described Otti ” as a miracle worker and game changer in terms of real development both in infrastructure and human resources development in the state.” He said…

By: Mandy Park As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the 36 governors continue to render their midterm report, they have been reminded that they need to pay greater attention to agriculture for accelerated economic development in Nigeria. A respected academic at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike ( MOUAU), Dr Philips Nto is of the view that to end the current hunger in the land, all tiers of government must take agriculture more seriously. Dr Nto who is the Director of Agribusiness Incubation Centre (ABIC) in MOUAU noted during an…

Photo: Deacon Echewodo By: Effiong Ephraim Deacon Daniel Echewodo, Founder and CEO of Divine Ventures Farm International, has praised Governor Dr. Alex Otti for his remarkable achievements in Abia State. He said Dr Otti”s impressive leadership performance cuts across various sectors within a short time in office, demonstrating his commitment to good governance. Echewodo told journalists in the state capital, Umuahia that Otti was the magic change Abians needed for positive repositioning, just as he described Otti ” as a miracle worker and game changer in terms of real development…

By: Mandy Park A UK-based philanthropist, Chief (Mrs) Dorcas Adeyinka, has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian Police Force and others, including, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi over alleged abuse of her fundamental human rights. The case is being heard by Justice Lewis Allagoa of the Federal High Court, Lagos State. The applicant alleges that the respondents, including ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, and others, violated her fundamental human rights, including: unlawful Arrest and Detention: The applicant claims she was unlawfully arrested and detained between July 29 and August 18,…

By: Mandy Park #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria Movement, a civil society organization, has announced a mass protest on June 12 to express dissatisfaction with President Bola Tinubu’s policies, which they claim have led to widespread hunger and hardship in Nigeria. The group described the 2 years of Tinubu leadership as an unmitigated disaster, urging the masses to rise and resist the government. At a press conference to commemorate the two years of Tinubu’s government which they said has been marked by hunger, hardship, and pain, the group declared June 12 as a day…