Stakeholders have called for a bold and proactive implementation of Freedom of Information (FOI) Act at the sub-national level to deepen democracy, accountability and citizen engagement in Nigeria. The stakeholders made the call on Monday in Benin during the South-South Regional Roundtable, under the Strengthening Accountability and Governance in Nigeria
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGR), Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has said that the decision to discontinue the criminal charge against Dr Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe the Managing Director of Fidelity Bank Plc, reflects a commitment to upholding justice and fairness. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Kamarudeen Ogundele, the
The Niger government says it has awarded the construction of a 12 km road project from Mokwa to Rabba worth N7 billion. The state governor, Muhammad Bago, made this known during an on the spot assessment and sympathy visit to the people of Mokwa over the recent flood disaster in
The Niger governor, Mohammed Bago, has donated one billion Naira to the victims of the recent flood disaster in Mokwa Local Government Area of the state. The governor announced the donation during an on the spot assessment of houses destroyed by the flood, where he subsequently addressed the people of
Senator Ali Ndume, the lawmaker representing Borno South zone, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s government of being hijacked by “kleptocrats” and “kakistocrats.”Ndume said those surrounding President Tinubu are doing more harm than good.Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics on Sunday, Ndume alleged that key figures in Tinubu’s administration are driven by
The Ogun State Government and the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the execution of Renewed Hope Cultural and Creative Projects in the state.The framework of the MoU includes the establishment of a Renewed Hope Cultural
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun said that festivals like Ojude Oba are critical in the vision to promote the local economy and attract global visibility. The governor, speaking on Sunday at this year’s Ojude Oba Festival held in Ijebu-Ode, said that his administration would continue to promote the cultural
Some business owners in the Federal capital Territory (FCT) have expressed concern over low patronage, inspite the holidays and Sallah celebrations. The business owners told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday that they had anticipated increased sales and made effort to restock, but were disappointed at the turn
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and rains from Sunday to Tuesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Saturday in Abuja envisaged morning thunderstorms on Sunday with moderate rains over parts of Taraba and Adamawa in the northern region. ” In the afternoon/evening hours, there are
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has charged troops to deal decisively with all forms of security threats to the nation. Oluyede gave the charge at the Eid-el-Adha lunch with troops in the field at Forward Operation Base (FOB) of Sub-sector 6, of Operation Fansan Yanma, Fatika,