Abia postpones planned August 1 restrictions on tricycles, motorcycles

The Abia State Government has again postponed its plans to enforce restrictions on the operations of tricycles (Keke) and motorcycles (Okada) between 7 pm and 6 am starting from August 1, 2024. A statement signed by Commissioner for Information and Culture, Okey Kanu, said the restrictions have been put on hold, saying that the decision…

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August 1 protest: Stop spreading fear – Oby Ezekwesili charges Nigerian govt

Former Education Minister, Oby Ezekwesili, has charged Nigerian Government against spreading fear ahead of the EnBadGovernance protest scheduled for August 1st. Ezekwesili said the protest is a valid way of Nigerians expressing their grievances over their situation. Posting on X, the former Minister declared her stand with the organisers of the protest. She wrote: “This…

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August 1: It shows lack of understanding – Global Rights, others warn against clampdown on protesters

The Global Rights and other frontline civil society organizations in Nigeria and around Africa have reminded the Nigerian Government that the right to peaceful protest is a pillar of democratic governance as constitutionally guaranteed. The associations said this ahead of the planned nationwide protest slated for the 1st of August, 2024. This was contained in…

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Ogun govt distributes working tools to 300 graduands of vocational training

The Ogun State Government through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development has distributed sewing machines, locally made ovens, pedicure boxes, stoning machines, and industrial burners, among others, to over 300 trainees in different vocational skills. The trainees which include out-of-school children, unemployed youths, and women were trained in fashion designing, catering, hairdressing, cosmetology…

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Nasarawa lawmakers return home to persuade constituents against protest

The Nasarawa State House of Assembly (NSHA) has suspended its plenary for the week, allowing members to return to their constituencies to dissuade residents from participating in the planned 10-day nationwide protest starting August 1. This decision, aimed at maintaining peace and promoting national development, was announced by the Speaker, Danladi Jatau following a motion…

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Dunni Aladefa: Profile of an impeccable petroleum regulator, Farouk Ahmed

Leadership is a demanding vocation requiring in the first instance, knowledge, vision and capacity. In addition to the qualities outlined above, an individual aspiring to leadership must possess, nerves of steel, foreberance and empathy, for leadership challenges the entire spectrum of an individual’s physiological candidate psychological composition. It is trite to remark that every society,…

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Industry expert, Chinedu Nwokeoma proffers solutions to global energy challenges

Mr Chinedu Nwokeoma, an energy expert with several years of industry experience has proffered solutions to global energy challenges. Leveraging on his high-level experience in the Oil & Gas industry, Chinedu in an interview with journalists said the prosperity and the growth of the industry will depend entirely on addressing the lingering problems of Net-zero…

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National protest may be counterproductive – Enugu ex-commissioner, Nnam

Former Commissioner for Lands and Urban Development in Enugu State, Dr Victor Nnam, has called on Nigerian youths to exercise patience and allow the Federal Government time to address the country’s economic challenges. Addressing Igbo youths on Saturday in Enugu, the ex-commissioner cautioned that the planned nationwide protest could be counterproductive and was not in…

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