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By: Mandy Park Civil society members from across the world, including from the Africa Make Big Polluters Pay (MBPP), have held a People’s Plenary themed “Pay Up, Stand Up: Finance Climate Action, Not Genocide” at the COP29 United Nations climate talks. The event ended Friday, 22 November 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan. Speaking with one voice, they shared their pain at and condemned incidents of injustice perpetrated by the Global North, including neocolonialism, genocide, and the excessive appetite of Western civilisation for fossil fuels. They affirmed their resolve to stand together…

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By: Mandy Park The Executive Chairman, of Eti- Osa Local Government Council,Hon. Saheed Adesegun Bankole, has made a remarkable initiative by distributing cash palliatives to empower the community’s youths, elderly, widows, traders, and entrepreneurs. The programme which reflects the Chairman’s dedication to the well-being of Eti-Osa residents, is offering vital support to those who drive the local economy. Hon. Bankole highlighted past welfare achievements, including food palliatives for school pupils, relief materials for Jakande residents affected by flooding, and financial assistance through bursaries and scholarships for students in tertiary institutions.…

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By: Mandy Park Mrs. Florence Ezeonye, Assistant-Commander-General of Narcotics on Tuesday November 12, 2024 paid a visit to Hon. Chief Ferdinand Uzodimma (Osisiogu) Deputy Chief of Staff, General Services, to the Governor. During the visit, Mrs. Florence said that one of her reasons for coming was to familiarise herself with the 3Rs Government of Shared Prosperity of Governor Hope Uzodimma, as she had been newly transfered into the office. She then assured the Deputy Chief of Staff, General Services that the Agency under her watch will carry out their lawful…

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By: Mandy Park Media professionals and civil society experts have cautioned journalists to ensure they avoid falling into the danger of misinformation during the Ondo State governorship bye-election, slated for Saturday, November 16, 2024. They gave the counsel, today, Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at a webinar themed “Misinformation and Elections: Journalists, Public Educators, and Opinion Shapers,”. It was organised by Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) in partnership with the European Union Support For Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU SDGN) II. Recall that CAPPA is a Pan–African organisation that…

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By: Mandy Park In this exclusive interview, Favor Ekah Ernest, professionally known by his stage name HYCE opens up about his remarkable journey from playing instruments in his father’s church to becoming one of the most promising Afrobeats artists today.With hits like ‘Vanilla’, ‘Mind’, ‘Tension’, and ‘Ogechi’, Hyce has captivated audiences worldwide. He shares insights into his creative process, collaborations, and vision for the future. Enjoy Excerpts How did you get started in music, and what inspired you to pursue a career in the industry? Well like most other artists,…

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By: Mandy Park The Centre for Human and Socio-economic Rights CHSR has commiserated with the Nigerian Army, the FGN and the immediate family of Chief Of Army Staff, Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja who died on Wednesday. The rights group urged the Nigerian army to see the death of the Army chief as a challenge to win the fight against insurgence and other associated vices plaguing Nigeria. In a press statement signed by CHSR, National presidentComrade Alex Omotehinse, made available to the media, the group said Lagbaja was a fine officer…

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By: Mandy Park Right advocacy group, #EndBadGovernance movement, Lagos State chapter has called on President Bola Tinubu to extend the same reprieve granted to 114 #EndBadGovernance protesters, including minors to others currently on trial. Recall, some are still in detention for failing to meet their stringent bail conditions. In September, the government arraigned several #EndBadGovernance protesters, including Adaramoye Michael Lenin, Mosiu Sodiq, Daniel Akande, Angel Love Innocent, Adeyemi Abayomi, Buhari Lawal, Bashir Bello, Suleiman Yakubu, Opaoluwa Eleojo Simon, Nuradeen Khamis and Abdulsalami Zubairu. The protesters are expected in court again…

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By: Mandy Park Founder, Kingsway International Christian Centre KICC, and convener of Christ Compassion to the Rural World Foundation (CCRWF) Pastor Mathew Ashimolowo, has officially announced the “CCRWF Ibadan This Is Love Crusade 2024”. The crusade which has been tagged the biggest in the history of Oyo State and infant the country will hold at the Liberty Stadium Ibadan, Oyo State between Monday, November 25th and Saturday, November 30th. Speaking at a World Press briefing to announce the compassion crusade, the renowned clergy said that the four nights of healing…

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By: Mandy Park Founder and President Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC,) worldwide, Pastor Mathew Ashimolowo has called on President Bola Tinubu to address five critical areas: education, economy, environment, electricity and electronics (IT intelligence) as emergency, to salvage Nigeria’s present precarious situation. This is as he also disclosed that the Ibadan: This is Love crusade would be massive’, assuring that citizens living within the region would be impacted spiritually and physically as some needs would be met. Ashimolowo said there was serious challenge in the country which required citizens to…

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By: Mandy Park The Labour Party LP, leader and the party’s Presidential Candidate in the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi, has criticised the recent court ruling withholding the release of funds to the state as disturbing and should be reversed. Writing on his X handle on Friday, Obi said the impact of such a ruling on the people who are the owners of the money in question is far-reaching and worth revisiting. Obi wrote “In my political trajectory, I have consistently refrained from name-calling or engaging in personal disputes, choosing…

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