Community Welfare
26 Aug
The administration of President Bola Tinubu is demonstrating a robust commitment to enhancing the welfare of host communities, particularly those involved in oil production and mining activities. This pledge was underscored by Minister of State for Petroleum, Heineken Lokpobiri, who emphasised the government's dedication to ensuring that the benefits of oil production are effectively extended…
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The Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Justice Oyewole Adeyeye, died at a tertiary health institution in Ado Ekiti, the state capital, on Monday, November 4, 2024, after a brief illness. A reliable source who would not like his name to be mentioned disclosed that he died at about 8 PM on Monday. According to the…
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American rap star Belcalis Cephus, better known as Cardi B, has said that she is overflowing with emotions as the U.S. presidential election kicks off. The Grammy-winning rapper admitted she’s feeling unusually nervous, even likening her anticipation to running for the presidency herself. “I don’t know why I’m so nervous for tomorrow. I feel like…
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Since 2015, more than 100 reported cases of ‘one-chance’ robberies have reportedly been recorded in Abuja, with hundreds of residents suffering various injuries and several fatalities reported from these incidents.
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More than 800 primary and secondary school students in the Lagos Lagoon communities of Saga, Ejirin, and Oriba in Epe have received textbooks and educational supplies in a project to support climate-impacted rural areas.
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Tincan Island Command recently held a War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) sensitisation event for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Council, Lagos.
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A fire outbreak on Sunday night destroyed properties worth millions of Naira at Ajah Market in Lagos, ravaging several shops containing combustible materials.
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The Executive Director of the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex, Barr. Vera Ndanusa, has explained why the Lagos International Trade Fair is essential for ensuring the socio-economic growth of the country. Speaking with journalists, she noted that the planned trade fair aims to boost economic growth, attract investments, create jobs, and stimulate economic activities. She…
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Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Kosmos Energy, Andy Inglis, has said Africa can emulate countries like the United States to become a gas powerhouse and offer lower gas prices. Expressing optimism about Africa’s gas resources and comparing them to established exporters like Qatar, Australia, and the United States, Inglis, speaking at African Energy Week…
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The Executive Director of the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), Dr. Nnimmo Bassey, decried gas flaring by oil and gas firms in the oil-rich Niger Delta. Speaking during the 3rd National Conference on Climate Change themed "Channelling Action Towards Just, Sustainable Climate Financing," held Monday in Abuja, Bassey stressed the need for partnership between…
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A Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out charges against 76 individuals who were arrested and prosecuted in connection with the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests. The decision to discontinue the prosecution comes after President Bola Tinubu directed the termination of charges against the accused, many of whom are minors. READ ALSO:#EndBadGovernance: Legal noose tightens on…