CAPPA, NHED Train Journalists On Trans Fats Reporting
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) in collaboration with the Network for Health Equity and Development (NHED) has concluded a two-day training for Journalists in Southeast on effective reporting of trans fats. The journalists were drawn from print, broadcast and online media from Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo States. The groups said […]
CAPPA launches #Smokefree Nollywood Skit Challenge
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has launched the #Smokefree Nollywood Skit Challenge which seeks to increase awareness on the dangers of smoking and increase the pool of youths campaigning against the habit. According to the group, the competition is targeted at youths in the 18–35-year bracket. Contestants are expected to create a […]
Saraki Officially Declares For President, Says It Is Time For Action
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has officially declared his intention to run for the office of the president in 2023. Sarak who made the declaration on Thursday during a breakfast with Media in Abuja said it is time for action to fix Nigeria and make Nigeria work for all Nigerians. Read his full text […]
Election 2023: Three Ministers Resign To Pursue Presidential Ambition
Three ministers from President Muhammad Buhari’s cabinet have resigned their appointment. The ministers were, Godswill Akpabio, minister of niger delta affairs, Ogbonnaya Onu , the minister of science and techonlogy, and Emeka Nwajuiba, minister of state for education. The ministers resigned following the directive of President Buhari during the federal executive council meeting on Wednesday […]
Ex-President Jonathan appointed to board of European Council on Africa and Middle East
Former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has been appointed to the international advisory board of the European Corporate Council on Africa and the Middle East (ECAM Council). By this appointment, Dr. Jonathan becomes the first sub-Saharan African leader to serve on the board of the ECAM Council, a non-profit organisation established with the purpose of […]
BREAKING: Buhari Orders Minister With Presdiential Ambition To Resign Immediately
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed ministers in his cabinet that have presidential ambition to resign immediately. The President gave the directive on Wednesday during the Federal Executive Council meeting Buhari also asked those with other ambitions or contesting for various potions to resign As at today, the minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, minister of state […]
We Did Not Buy APC Presidential Form For Jonathan- Miyetti Allah
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) says it did not buy the All Progressives Congress(APC) presidential expression of interest and nomination form for former President Goodluck Jonathan. On Monday, a northern coalition reportedly purchased a form for the ex-president to enable him to contest for the highest office on the land. The […]
Bill Gate Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Billionaire businessman and co-founder Microsoft, FBill Gate says he tested positive for coronavirus. Gates announced this on Tuesday in a post on Twitter . “I’ve tested positive for COVID. I’m experiencing mild symptoms and am following the experts’ advice by isolating until I’m healthy again,” he wrote. “I’m fortunate to be vaccinated and boosted and […]
Jonathan Rejects APC Presidential Form, Distances Self Northern Coalition
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has rejected the presidential nomination and expression of interest forms of All progressives Congress(APC) purchased for him by the northern coalition. Jonathan said he was not aware of the bid and he didn’t authorize it. On Monday, the coalition procured the forms for Jonathan from the International Conference Centre in Abuja. […]
The cat-and-mouse game over zoning by Simon Kolawole
Where should the next president come from? In the unwritten code that guides matters of national politics in Nigeria, the answer is obvious. A northerner will have been president for eight years by 2023 and it is naturally expected that the next one will be a southerner. Ideally, where the next president comes from or […]
