Removal of fuel subsidy must not exacerbate poverty – Amnesty International
‘The authorities must finally respond to longstanding demands by civil society and parliamentarians to investigate the fuel market chain and hold accountable all those involved in smuggling, hoarding and ‘subsidy scams’ — regardless of rank or status’ By Valentine Amanze Amnesty International Nigeria has warned that the government’s removal of fuel subsidy must not increase […]
Prioritize human rights, security, sustainable economy, environmental stewardship, CAPPA tells Tinubu
CAPPA boss, Akinbode Oluwafemi ‘CAPPA said that it would hold Tinubu to his manifesto to implement an effective pro-health consumption tax that would be dedicated to funding public health and reducing consumption of products like sugar, alcohol and tobacco which are linked to rising cases of Non-Communicable Diseases’ Lagos-based Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa […]
Etsu Nupe seeks prayers for Niger’s new governor, Bago, others
Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar (file photo) ‘…the newly elected and appointed leaders needed the prayers of Muslims and Christians to discharge their duties actively and effectively’ The Etsu Nupe and chairman, Niger State Council of traditional rulers, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, has called on Nigerians, Nigerlites in particular, to pray for Governor Umar Bago and other elected […]
Manchester United go after Rasmus Hojlund
Rasmus Hojlund (file photo) ‘The discussion with Hojlund, 20, is said to be necessary if the club fails to woo Harry Kane from Tottenham before the beginning of next season’ Denmark international and Atalanta striker, Rasmus Hojlund, may likely shift allegiance to the Old Trafford going by the progress of talks with Manchester United manager […]
FIFA U-20 World Cup: How Nigeria, Italy, Brazil qualified for quarterfinals
Flying Eagles celebrate victory over Argentine. .Argentina, England crashout ‘After Argentina wasted several opportunities throughout the match, the Nigerians punished them twice in the second half’ Nigeria, one of Africa’s representatives in the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina, has qualified for the quarter-final of the football tournament. The West African country qualified along […]
Where are Nigeria’s trillions? Shehu Sani raises alarm
Senator Shehu Sani (file photo) ‘Customs made trillions, JAMB made trillions, Ports made trillions, Stamp duties made trillions, Digital economy made trillions, Inland Revenue made trillions, Foreign direct investment made trillions, Rice pyramid made trillions; where are the trillions?’ By Valentine Amanze Human rights activist, and former senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Senator Shehu […]
