Social activist, Omoyele Sowore, has arrived at the Ikeja under bridge on Tuesday to lead the EndBadGovernance protest, calling for urgent reforms amidst Nigeria’s ongoing economic challenges The social activist was seen alongside a large crowd of protesters, many holding placards, with inscriptions such as “End Economic Crisis” and “Bad …
Read More »Protests now powerful tool to express our frustration – Natasha
Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has voiced her concerns about Nigeria’s growing economic difficulties and the discontent simmering across the nation. In a statement personally signed by her and released on Tuesday, the senator highlighted the power of protests as a means for Nigerians to express their frustrations amidst …
Read More »Rivers October 5 LG elections must hold, Fubara insists
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has insisted that the forthcoming Local Government Election scheduled for 5th October will be held. Fubara said there was an encumbrance known to law to stop the conduct of the exercise. The governor, therefore, urged political parties and candidates contesting for various positions in the …
Read More »Independence: Governor Aiyedatiwa pardons 117 convicts
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has pardoned 117 inmates serving various jail terms across the various correctional centres in the state. With 19 of the convicts regaining freedom, others on death row had their death sentences commuted to life imprisonment, with some of the inmates also given reduced sentences. …
Read More »October 1 Protest: Ogun Court restricts protesters to MKO Abiola Stadium, three other venues
A High Court sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has restricted members of the #FearlessInOctober protest groups in the state to the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, Gateway International Stadium in Sagamu, Dipo Dina Stadium in Ijebu Ode, and Ansar-Ud-Deen Comprehensive High School in Ota. The court, presided over by Tajudeen …
Read More »Lagos Independence Day protesters gather at Ikeja (Photos)
Independence Day protesters at Ikeja Underbridge, Lagos Participants in the Independence Day Protests on Tuesday morning gathered at Ikeja Underbridge to make known their grievances over the prevailing economic hardship in the country. P.M. News photojournalist, Idowu Otegbola, captures the mood in photos.
Read More »U.S-based Nigerian doctor sues Army Major over alleged trespass on property
A U.S based Nigerian medical doctor, Dr. Ijeoma Nduka-Nwosu, has dragged Major Joseph Adebiyi of the Nigerian Army before the Lagos State High Court for allegedly trespassing on her property located at Olugborogan Village, Lekki, Lagos State. In the Suit No. LD/14323LMW/2023, Dr. Nduka-Nwosu, averred that she is the rightful …
Read More »15 key takeaways from Tinubu’s Independence Day broadcast
On Tuesday morning, President Bola Tinubu in a nationwide Independence Day broadcast, unfolded some of the achievements of his administration while also revealing more plans to move the country forward. Below are 15 key takeaways from Tinubu’s speech. 1.Tinubu said he was aware of the current struggles of many Nigerians …
Read More »SquirrelPR to Empower Startups on PR Strategies at #StartupSouth9 Conference
SquirrelPR, Africa’s leading all-inclusive PR management platform, will host a specialized session at the highly anticipated #StartupSouth9 Conference. This session aims to empower startups from the South-South and Southeast regions with actionable, cost-effective public relations strategies to help them grow their businesses. This year’s conference, themed “Deep & Broad: Extending …
Read More »IFMA Nigeria Chapter Identifies Safety as Important Component in Sustainable Facility Management
Lagos, Nigeria. September 25, 2024. Critical stakeholders in the built environment gathered at a special colloquium organized by the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Nigeria Chapter in partnership with the Big 5 Construct Nigeria on September 25 2024 at the Landmark Event Centre to discuss safety as an important component in …
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