By Paulinus Nta, A’IBOM The Akwa Ibom State Ethical and Attitudinal Reorientation Commission (EARCOM) has begun a tour of educational institutions in the state to assess the level of compliance and proficiency in singing the new national anthem. The EARCOM team, led by Executive Chairman, Dr. Dorothy Thompson, visited several …

By Lilian Edward, LAGOS | Protests against the rising hunger in Nigeria have erupted in Ikeja, the capital of Lagos State. Activists gathered at the Ikeja Underbridge to kick off the #EndHunger protest, brandishing banners with messages like ‘This hunger is too much,’ ‘President Tinubu, let the poor breathe,’ and …

By Lami Victor, KADUNA | The Federal Government of Nigeria has commenced discussions with the World Bank for the rollout of an extensive 90,000 km fibre-optic cable network. This initiative follows the government’s approval of a special purpose vehicle (SPV) to facilitate this ambitious project. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of …

By Taiwo Niyi, KWARA | Renowned Ilorin-based Islamic scholar, Prof. Lanre Badmus, has called on President Bola Tinubu to intensify efforts to tackle the severe hunger and poverty affecting ordinary Nigerians. Prof. Badmus, a lecturer at the University of Ilorin, expressed his concerns while speaking with journalists about the state …