By Dayo Johnson, Akure The two major political parties in the Ondo governorship election, the All Progressive Congress, APC, and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have raised the alarm over the importation of political thugs into the state ahead of Saturdays poll A statement by the Eyitayo Jegede campaign organisation signed by Zadok Akintoye alleged …
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa Delta State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has reiterated the called for a review of the existing revenue allocation formula in favour of states and local governments, in reflection of current socio-economic realities in the country. Okowa made the call when he received on a courtesy call, the National Executive Council members of Association …
By Harris Emanuel, Uyo President of Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, Dr. Uma Ukpai has stated that the agitation for Biafra is beyond Igbo presidency, as the struggle started even before the Nigerian civil war in the 60s. He urged those agitating for or against the creation of an Independent State of Biafra to go about it …
Protesters during the #ENDSARS protest in Ughelli By Perez Brisibe HUNDREDS of protesters Thursday marched through major streets of Ughelli in solidarity with other protesters around the country on the need to end the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS of the Nigeria Police. The protesters most of whom are males in their early 20s and 30s, grounded …
By Onozure Dania As Nigeria celebrated its 60th independence anniversary last week, lawyers in the country in this edition of Law and Human Rights, gave an assessment of the country’s judiciary so far. They noted that though it has faced a lot of challenges, it has done well in playing its role of settling disputes between …
…As facts emerge on why Gov. Akeredolu endorsed PDP candidate The PDP National Campaign Council for Ondo Governorship election has revealed that with all critical indices, the PDP candidate, Eyitayo Jegede SAN, will defeat his APC counterpart, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu on Saturday. The Chairman of the PDP Campaign’s Publicity Sub-Committee, Kola Ologbondiyan, in an interview on …
By Adeola Badru The Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Nwachukwu Enwonwu, Thursday, paraded suspected fraudsters, who specialised in swindling members of the public through a ponzi scheme at Igboho, in Oorelope Local Government Area of the state. The suspected fraudsters, numbering eight, who stormed Igboho town, reportedly induced members of the public to part …
Budget of Economic Recovery and Resilience Delivered By: His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari President, Federal Republic of Nigeria At the Joint Session of the National Assembly, Abuja Thursday, 8th October 2020 PROTOCOLS It is with pleasure that I present the 2021 Federal Budget Proposals to this Joint Session of the National Assembly. Distinguished and …
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Twice Nigeria’s finance minister and first woman foreign minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has been described as a trailblazer. Now the 66-year-old is looking to make more history as she bids to become the first African and woman to head the World Trade Organization. Aside from her time in public office, the development economist …
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. By Nwafor Sunday The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Thursday dared the federal government led by President Muhammadu Buhari, to stop them from launching Radio Biafra in Daura, home town of the President. Their challenge came barely twenty-four hours the federal government approved N654 million for the …
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•Amnesty International insists on reform of police Note: This article was first published Jul 25, 2020 at 07:21 By Evelyn Usman The name – Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, usually sent cold shivers down the spines of criminals who saw the unit not just as an antidote to their atrocious acts, but capable of sending them to …
President Muhammadu Buhari By Perez Brisibe – Ughelli Former President of the Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Oweilaemi Pereotubo has counseled his Ijaw kinsmen from the Niger Delta region that they should stop seeing President Muhammadu Buhari as their problem stating that the Ijaws are their own problem. Pereotubo in a statement yesterday, also ask the Ijaws …
By Egufe Yafugborhi POLICE in Rivers State have confirmed that Bisola Paulette Ajayi, the female lawyer abducted by unknown gunmen at her residence in Rumuokwurusi, Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Port Harcourt has been rescued by Operatives of the Anti-Kidnap Unit of Rivers State Police Command. CSP Nnamdi Omoni, Police Public Relations Officer, Rivers Command, …
By Juliet Ebirim Aik Eke, brother of Nollywood actress, Chacha Eke, has reacted strongly to a video made by his sister claiming to have been diagnosed of bipolar disorder. Taking to his Instagram page, Aik stated his sister isn’t bipolar, that there’s a cover up. He also called out Chacha’s husband for trying to clear his …
Dr. Goodluck Jonathan Note: This is a replica of our post headlined “President Jonathan commissions Onitsha river port today” published Aug 30, 2012, at 00:20 By Godwin Oritse PLANS have been concluded for the commissioning of Onitsha River Port Complex by President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan today, August 30th, 2012 amid a push for more investments in …
ASUU strike By David Royal The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Wednesday engaged students in an interactive session on Twitter asking them the trade they’ve learnt so far in the long break. The Tweet which was posted on the official Twitter handle of the union @ASSUNGR says “Discussion Time. What trade have you learnt during …
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GQTOvGnUu8?rel=0] By Bose Adelaja A gas explosion has reportedly occurred in Baruwa, Ipaja, Lagos State. The incident reportedly occurred at about 5.45 am. Eyewitnesses’ said the incident has resulted in panic as residents scamper for safety. Also read: 16 hospitalised, property destroyed in Lagos gas tanker explosion The details of the incident could not be ascertained at press time. …
By Nwafor Sunday Protesters, Thursday stormed Abuja Police Headquarters, demanding the presence of the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu. Led by former presidential candidate, and founder of an online news agency Sahara Reporters, Omoleye Sowore, the protesters were carrying placards emblazoned with different inscriptions like #EdnSARSNow, WeDontNeedSARS etc and were raucously chanting. With …
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