The people deserve justice, writes MARCEL MBAMALU The recent killings in Benue State, which claimed over 200 lives in a brutal nighttime attack, has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation across Nigeria and beyond. The attack, linked to the long-standing herder-farmer conflict in the region, has left deep scars and raised questions about the government’s response…
The Nigeria Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) has called on Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, to fully domesticate the disability law and establish a dedicated disability commission in the state. The appeal was made by the National President of NASET, Dr. Catherine Atteng, during the opening ceremony of the association’s 36th Annual National…
Lagos, Nigeria – Forget your typical school reunion. The Corona Schools 70th Anniversary Black Tie Gala wasn’t just an event; it was a vibrant, high-octane celebration that flipped the script on what a diamond jubilee should be. From the moment the red carpet unfurled at the exquisite Jewel Aeida in Lekki, it was clear this…
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, LCCI has warned that the ongoing global tensions and rising incidence of herdsmen-farmers clashes could lead to further rise in food prices. The Director-General of the LCCI, Dr Chinyere Almona, made this call on Tuesday in Lagos, responding to the May inflation figure of 22.97 per cent.According to…
As President Bola Tinubu visits Benue State today, survivors of last Friday’s deadly attacks at Yelewata in Guma Local Government Area of the state have recounted the anguish they suffered in the attack perpetrated by armed herdsmen, which resulted in the death of over 200 persons, mainly women and children. Several houses were also set…
Fears of a looming fuel scarcity gripped parts of the country on Monday following a coordinated boycott by petroleum marketers and truck owners protesting the Lagos State Government’s enforcement of a controversial N12,500 e-call-up levy. The protest, led by members of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and the National Association of Road…
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday commissioned the first-ever bus terminal in the nation’s capital, Abuja, with a declaration that his administration was taking decisive steps to bring order, accountability and safety to public transportation. Speaking at the Terminal in Mabushi, the president, who was represented by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen…
The Lagos State House of Assembly has resolved to honour those who fought for Nigeria’s democracy, including President Bola Tinubu GCFR, with a formal letter of appreciation. The significance of June 12 was highlighted at the plenary on Monday, June 16, by various lawmakers who urged the importance of not only celebrating but actively practicing…
China on Tuesday accused President Donald Trump of “pouring oil” on the mounting conflict between Iran and Israel, after the US leader warned Tehran residents to “immediately evacuate”. Following decades of enmity and a prolonged shadow war, Israel launched a surprise aerial campaign last week against targets across Iran, saying it aimed to prevent its…
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has reacted to President Bola Tinubu’s decision to visit Benue State on Wednesday following the gruesome killings of over 200 people last weekend. While commissioning The Greater Abuja Water Supply Network on Monday, the President sympathised with the government and the people of Benue State….
