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 …
Read More »FG, World Bank Initiate Talks for 90,000km Fibre-Optic Cable Expansion
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 …
Read More »Russia Refutes Claims of Recruiting Nigerian Students for Ukraine Conflict
By Lami Victor, Kaduna The Russian Embassy in Nigeria has firmly denied accusations of coercing African students, particularly Nigerians, into joining the ongoing war in Ukraine in exchange for visa extensions. This denial comes in response to a Bloomberg report that claimed Russia was attempting to enlist thousands of migrants …
Read More »Islamic Scholar Calls on Tinubu to Tackle Rising Hunger and Insecurity
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 …
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