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Makoko Protest: CHSR Condemns Lagos Assembly Committee Chair Fact’s Distortion, Demands Release of Hassan Soweto, Others

January 29, 2026 admin

PHOTO: Makoko Protesters By: Mandy Park The Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR) has condemned what it described as a distortion of facts by the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Strategy and Security of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Ogundipe Stephen Olukayode, over the recent protest by demolition victims at the Assembly complex in Alausa, Ikeja. In a statement issued on Wednesday, and signed by its President, Comrade Alex Omotehinse, made available to Nigeria News Mark, the human rights organisation faulted Ogundipe’s rejoinder on the…

Supreme Court Affirms Chief Charles Emezi as Authentic Eze of Awaka Ancient Kingdom

January 28, 2026 admin

PHOTO: Chief Charles Emezi By: Mandy Park In a landmark judgment delivered by the Supreme Court of Nigeria, on Tuesday 27th January, Chief Charles Emezi, a leading contender in the long-running Awaka Ezeship tussle in Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State, has been vindicated and confirmed as the rightful traditional ruler of the Awaka ancient Kingdom. The Apex Court, sitting in Abuja, dismissed the appeal filed by the late Chief Akujobi David Osuagwu and upheld the concurrent judgments of the Imo State High Court and the Court of…

EndBadGovernance Movement Condemns Alleged Intimidation of Ex-Employee by YourWay Bookings

January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 admin

By: Ndidi Okafor The #EndBadGovernance Movement, Lagos State Chapter, has accused YourWay Bookings and Service Limited of allegedly using legal action to intimidate a former employee, Ms. Jennifer Rita Obiora, following her claims of unpaid salaries and theft of intellectual property. In a press statement dated January 25, 2026, signed by Comrade Hassan Taiwo Soweto and Oloye Adegboyega-Deniji on behalf of the organising committee of the #EndBadGovernance Movement, Lagos State, the group condemned what it described as a “frivolous defamation suit” filed by the company against Ms. Obiora, urging YourWay…

Makoko Demolitions: CEE-HOPE, HOMEF, CAPPA Condemn Lagos Government Over Deaths, Forced Evictions, Youth Leader’s Arrest

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 admin

By: Mandy Park The Centre for Children’s Health Education, Orientation and Protection (CEEHOPE) Nigeria, Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), and Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) have strongly condemned the Lagos State Government’s ongoing brutal demolition of homes at the Makoko waterfront community which has reportedly resulted in the death of two babies and an adult, mass displacements, and the arrest of a community leader advocating for restraint and due process. In a statement on Tuesday, they described the incidents as an unfortunate pattern of disregard for the…

ALLOW SMALL HOLDER MODULAR WASTE REFINERIES TO EASE POLLUTION PRESSURE IN LAGOS

January 7, 2026January 7, 2026 admin

Photo: Amb. Obuesi Phillips By: Amb. Obuesi Phillips As the economic hub of Nigeria, Lagos is facing a growing crisis that threatens to undermine its very existence. With a rapidly increasing population of over 25 million people and limited land mass, the city is grappling with the challenge of managing its municipal solid waste. If left unchecked, the consequences will be catastrophic, destroying the city’s megacity status and posing serious health risks to its inhabitants. The improper disposal of waste in Lagos has severe consequences for the environment, public health,…

When Beverage Companies Pretend to Save the Planet

October 9, 2025October 9, 2025 admin

Opinion By Humphrey Ukeaja The sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) industry loves a good photograph. A group of people in bright shirts gather on a beach, collecting bottles into neat bags. The picture travels online, framed as proof of corporate care for the planet. In Nigeria, these companies are often celebrated, and they never tire of vaunting about their corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Yet behind these green campaigns lies a harsher truth. The same corporations that present themselves as environmental saviours are among the largest drivers of ecosystem damage and worsening…

Emulate Zik, Awo, Bello’s Free Education Legacy, Uche Azikiwe Urges Governors

October 2, 2025 admin

By: Emma Nnadi Prof. Uche Azikiwe, wife of Nigeria’s first President, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, has urged state governors to emulate the legacy of her husband, Obafemi Awolowo, and Ahmadu Bello by prioritizing free education and utilizing resources for national development. Prof. Azikiwe’s call comes as Nigeria continues to grapple with educational challenges, including access to quality education and funding. Her advocacy is seen as a push for policymakers to prioritize education and develop policies that benefit citizens. Prof Uche said, “I think what they have to do is to go…

PERFECT SCENT NICHE EMPORIUM OPENS IN GRAND STYLE IN LEKKI

December 13, 2024December 13, 2024 admin

By: Mandy Park It was a grand event by all standards, when luxury perfumery outlet, PerfectScents Niche Emporium, opened it’s doors to the public on Saturday December 7, 2024, in Lekki Lagos. A brainchild of style icon, Omotayo J. Awa-Ibraheem, PerfectScent Niche Emporium opened to an aplomb with society big wigs coming from far and wide to support OJ. The shop which is located on 49 Adegoke Street in Lekki, Lagos is poised to be a one-stop shop for all perfume lovers all over Lagos and beyond. The shop, is…

College of Nursing Students “ambush” Chairman on 53rd birthday

April 4, 2024April 9, 2024 admin

Mandy Park Students of the College of Nursing Sciences, Obohia, Ndoki, Abia State, on Thursday, April 4th, presented a pleasant surprise on Dr Godwin Umontuen, owner of the institutíon as they gave him a memorable parade to honour his birthday. Dr Umontuen was moved to joyous tears as he was tricked into the institutions premises and given a Match Pass he would not forget in a hurry. Unknown to him the students have prepared to show him love because according to some of the students who spoke with NigeriaNewsMark ”Umontuen…

Ekweremadu’s first son marries in Abuja

August 20, 2023August 20, 2023 admin

Lloyd Ekweremadu, first son of the former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, is set to take a wife Tiffany in Abuja. Lloyd, also known as Ike Ekweremadu Jnr, and Tiffany will exchange marital vows on Saturday, August 19 at the Basilica of Grace Anglican Church, Gudu, Abuja. The reception will be held at AIB Event Centre, Wuse 2, Abuja. The groom is serving as a commissioner in the cabinet of Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State. The bride’s parents are Mr and Mrs Obinna Uzor.