By Salif Atojoko A group of Ijaw stakeholders headed by Sen. Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa, is seeking reparation for environmental pollution caused by oil companies operating in the state. Diri said the group made the demand through the Bayelsa Oil and Pollution Commission report titled: “An Environmental Genocide:Continue Reading
Buhari Former President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday visited Borno and Jigawa to commiserate with the people of the two states. The former president visited Borno over the devastating flooding in the state and Jigawa over the tanker explosion that claimed no fewer than 180 lives. A statement issued in AbujaContinue Reading
West Africa News Agency (WANA) The West Africa News Agency (WANA) is the pioneer independent, Pan–West African media organization dedicated to delivering accurate, credible, and timely journalism across the West African sub-region and to global audiences. Incorporated as West Africa News Agency LTD, we hold the distinction of being theContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), has commended President Bola Tinubu for instructing Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi to ensure the immediate release of minors detained during the #EndBadGovernance protests across Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that the directive was announced by the Minister ofContinue Reading
DG of Nigeria Mining Cadastral Office, Obadiah Nkom By Nana Musa The Director-General (D-G) of Nigeria Mining Cadastral Office (MCO), Obadiah Nkom, says the office has generated N8.1 billion revenue since January. Nkom disclosed this while welcoming the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals led by its Chairman, Sen.Continue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has urged the newly appointed ministers to join his team in rescuing Nigeria from its current challenges. Tinubu gave the charge after swearing in seven ministers in Abuja, following their swift review by the National Assembly. The President emphasised the importance ofContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate release of the minors arrested during the #endbadgovernance protests. Alhaji Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, made the disclosure on Monday in Abuja when he addressed State House correspondents. Idris said that Mr Lateef Fagbemi, Minister of JusticeContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening partnership agreements with the United Kingdom in key areas such as arts, culture, trade, and security during his meeting with UK Secretary of State, David Lammy, in Abuja. The President said the move aimed to foster growth andContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Mogbede The Society of Nigerian Broadcasters (SNB) on Monday in Abuja emphasised the need for a National Information Policy as a foundation to guide ethical and responsible broadcasting across the country. Mr Ismail Sani, Vice-President (North-Central Zone), of the SNB, in a statement, said that such policy wouldContinue Reading
By Ismail Abdulaziz Nigeria needs sustainable strategies by the government and relevant stakeholders to proffer workable solutions to the rising cost of living. Dr Alim Abubakre, Senior Lecturer at Sheffield Business School, London, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja. Continue Reading
