Popoola Yaqoub

3 days ago | independent.ng | Popoola Yaqoub

1 …As CCA Chair John Olajide advocates harmonized visa policies across AfricaAfrican leaders have  called on the United States to pivot from aid-based engagement to investment-led partnerships that promote human capital development, infrastructure, and economic growth across the continent.

3 days ago | independent.ng | Popoola Yaqoub

1 The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has accused Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State of abdicating his responsibilities. The allegation came after the governor approved the handing over of 8 schools in Auchi, Edo North, a Muslim dominated area as well as 28 other schools in other places, to Christian missionaries. The Islamic human rights group demanded a reversal of the policy which it described as obnoxious, archaic, myopic, anachronistic and a tragic return to colonial days.

3 days ago | independent.ng | Popoola Yaqoub

1 Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji on Tuesday presented over 1,450,000,000 Billion naira cheques as compensation to 195 indigenes of Ijan, Awo, and Araromi Ekiti, whose land were acquired for the Ekiti Knowledge Zone project. The Ekiti Knowledge Zone is a strategic economic initiative aimed at creating an innovation driven ecosystem and a business incubation platform for knowledge-based enterprises in the state.

5 days ago | independent.ng | Popoola Yaqoub

1 A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Segun Ajibulu, has admonished the  party and supporters of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to stop the ongoing endorsement jamboree and focus on showcasing the major achievements of the ruling party aead of the 2027 elections.

1 week ago | independent.ng | Popoola Yaqoub

1 …Ask NASS To Revisit Timeline For Electoral ReformsNigerian youth have demanded a quick, impactful constitutional and Electoral Reforms ahead of the 2027 elections.