The Nigerian Army has released investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo from detention after a vigorous media campaign pushing for his release, according to the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ). On Friday, FIJ shared on social media that the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, had held its founder, Fisayo Soyombo, for … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Waste Management Authority (ESWAMA) has announced that the hitherto cancelled monthly sanitation exercise for the month of November will now go on In a public service announcement signed by the SPA to the Governor on Water and Waste, Andreas Gebauer, ESWAMA said the clean-up exercise will take place tomorrow, November 30, 2024. … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron have signed two agreements that will ensure a partnership on the development of critical infrastructure and the long-term sustenance of agriculture and food security. The partnership agreements, according to a release issued on Friday by the Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, … [Read more…]
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) General Council has unanimously reappointed Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for a second four-year term as Director-General, set to begin on 1 September 2025. This decision underscores her exceptional leadership during a tenure marked by significant global economic challenges and transformative outcomes for the organisation. The reappointment process started on 8 October … [Read more…]
The leader of the Labour Party and the 2023 Presidential flag bearer, Peter Obi, is to deliver this year’s Convocation lecture at the American University of Nigeria, AUN, Yola, Adamawa state,on, Saturday, November 30, 2024. Saturday’s keynote speech at the 16th Founder’s Day/20th Convocation of the University by the Labour Party leader falls in line … [Read more…]
The Nigerian Army has arrested Nigerian investigative journalist and publisher of online newspaper, Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), Fisayo Soyombo in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. This was confirmed on Friday via @fijnigeria its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, stating that Soyombo has been in the Army’s custody in the last three days. Soyombo has recently … [Read more…]
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has presented a budget proposal of Three Hundred and Ninety-Six Billion, Five Hundred and Eighty-Nine Million, Nine Thousand, Six Hundred and Twenty Naira (N396,589,009,620.00) for the 2025 fiscal year The budget, according to a press release signed by Dr. Monday Uzor, Chief of Staff to Ebonyi … [Read more…]
The Enugu State government has flagged off 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence with a resounding call for collective action to end gender-based violence. The flag-off event, a collaborative effort between the office of the First Lady of the state and the Custos Care Foundation, held at the Post Primary School Management Board (PPSMB) … [Read more…]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for increased foreign investments in key sectors of Nigeria’s economy, including food security, solid minerals, energy, and education, during a high-level meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palais des L’Élysée. Speaking at a joint press conference, President Tinubu highlighted the vast potential of Nigeria’s agricultural and financial … [Read more…]
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has allocated the sum of ₦2,936,000,000.00 to support 25,500 flood victims and vulnerable individuals across the state who may have been affected by national disasters. The Governor presented the funds to the beneficiaries at the Government House Banquet Hall in Damaturu. He also provided financial assistance to 15,000 small business … [Read more…]
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed a Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) parish, hotels and other establishments across the state for allegedly causing noise pollution. Officials of the agency carried out the enforcement operation in Mushin, Amuwo Odofin, and Okota Isolo. A statement posted on the X handle of the agency, … [Read more…]
…Ceasefire after more than a year of fighting …Tank fire hits 3 Lebanese towns one day after truce Israeli tank fire hit six areas in southern Lebanon on Thursday and the Israeli military said its ceasefire with Hezbollah was breached after what it called suspects, some in vehicles, arrived at several areas in the southern … [Read more…]