The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has issued a one-month notice to traders and other market stakeholders involved in exploitative pricing to crash the prices of goods. A Thursday statement by the commission, said the Executive Vice-Chairman of the FCCPC, Tunji Bello, gave the order at a one-day stakeholders’ engagement on exploitative pricing…
By Yetunde Oke A renowned community leader in Oyo State, Mogaji Sunday Igbinsola, has urged government to intensify efforts in ensuring that people at the grassroots enjoy dividend of democracy. Mogaji Igbinsola said this while featuring on Pensioners’ FM Current Affairs Programme, “The Searchlight.” According to the Mogaji, good roads, adequate power supply and portable…
By Abdulmumin Ishola The representative of Egbeda/Ona Ara Federal Constituency, Honourable Akin Alabi, has donated ₦5 million to shop owners affected by a recent fire outbreak at Hope Junction, Alakia, Ibadan. The devastating fire, which caused extensive damage to several shops, left many business owners grappling with losses. Honourble Alabi, after assessing the damages donated…
Researchers from the Observatory of Religious Freedom in Africa, ORFA have reported over 55,910 civilian deaths in Nigeria during a comprehensive four-year study from October 2019 to September 2023. Operating under the Foundation Platform for Social Transformation, ORFA said it was committed to monitoring religious freedoms and documenting violations of rights across Nigeria. Their research…
The Yobe State Government has said it has not issued any statement with regard to the approval of minimum wage. Contrary to speculation, it said it is still working on it, and would provide a statement on it, as soon as it is completed. Director-General of Press and Media Affairs to Yobe state Governor, Mamman…
A new twist has emerged on the suspension of Peter Babalola as member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Recall that Babalola, a former Chief of staff and former Governing Council Chairman of Osun State College of Education, Ila-Orangun was suspended by the PDP, in Ward 7, Irewole local government area for alleged anti-party activities….
As Osun State celebrates 33 years of its creation, Stakeholders have advocated the need for the State to build its Electricity grid, to attract more investors and improve the Economy of the State. A team of panellists made the Call during a Colloquium Marking the 33rd Anniversary of the creation of Osun State and unveiling…
By Michael Adeyemo A Public Affairs Analyst, Honourable Femi Adebisi, has called on Federal Government to protect health workers against gruesome attacks and Kidnapping, so as to prevent disruption in the delivery of healthcare services. This call was made by Honourable Adebisi while reacting to the 7 days warning strike embarked on by Nigerian Association…
Nasarawa State House of Assembly has appointed six pioneer Deputy Clerks, also designated as Permanent Secretaries. Speaker of the House, Mr. Danladi Jatau, urged the new appointees to prioritize discipline among staff and deliver selfless service, ensuring effective productivity and service delivery across the state’s legislative institution. During a thank-you visit by the newly appointed…
The Niger State Government has inaugurated a task force aimed at curbing illegal mining activities in the region. The initiative was officially launched by the acting governor, Yakubu Garba, on Monday, August 26, 2024, following a recent ban on all mining activities in Shiroro Local Government Area due to security concerns. The federal government had…