By Dapo Akinrefon Omo Eko Pataki Forum, an association of Lagos State indigenes, yesterday, faulted the appointment of Mr. Olalekan Onafeko as the Acting Clerk of the  Lagos State House of Assembly describing the appointment as unacceptable. Onafeko’s appointment was announced on Monday, September  28, 2020. Also read: Bayelsa Assembly deny alleged impeachment plot against …

…Sues for unity, patience among Nigerians at independence By Ibrahim HassanWuyo As Nigeria celebrates her 60th Independence anniversary, National President of the Arewa Youth Forum, AYA ,Alhaji Gambo Ibrahim Gujungu has hailed Nigerians for their patience and patriotism over the years, insisting that the diverse nature of the Nigerian people was the source of her unity …

By Dayo Johnson Over 500 people with disabilities, widows, aged and the less privileged from the Ikale community in Okitipupa council area of Ondo state have benefited from an empowerment programme courtesy of Olumuyiwa Daramola Foundation, ODF. The Olumuyiwa Daramola Foundation was initiated for medical outreach, free treatment and drugs for the aged ones, supporting …

…calls for help for less privileges With celebrations across Nigeria to mark it’s 60th Independence Anniversary, the President and Founder of the Chinwe Chibuike Foundation(C.C.F) and a renowned US based Nigeria Philanthropist, Ms. Gloria Chinwe Chibuike is seeking for more concentration in humanitarian interventions and activities to support underprivileged persons, especially during such challenging times. She …

Her Excellency, Dr Olufolake Abdulrazaq Mrs Olufolake AbdulRazaq, the wife of the Kwara Governor, has appealed to stakeholders to support the State Government’s efforts at eradicating Tuberculosis (TB) in the state. AbdulRazaq made the appeal on Thursday during activities scheduled to mark the 2020 World TB Day by the state Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Unit of …

By Gabriel Ewepu AS Nigeria celebrates 60 years of independence, protesters, Thursday, took over parts of Abuja registering their grievances on poor governance. The protesters stormed Area 1, Garki; US Embassy; Life Camp; Jabi; Kuje; Kwali; Kubwa; Lugbe and others. READ ALSO: Thousands join protests in Israel despite virus lockdown The protest had in attendance Presidential candidate of African Action …

President Muhammadu Buhari …Faults fuel price comparisons  By Dirisu Yakubu The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Thursday, described President Muhammadu Buhari’s independence anniversary speech as a slap on the sensibilities of Nigerians, particularly his justification of his administration’s increment of the pump price of the Premium Motor Spirit, also known as fuel. President Buhari had in his …

Gov Diri The Bayelsa Government has expressed readiness to tackle perennial flooding, oil pollution and other environmental problems in the state. The Commissioner for Environment, Mr Iselema Gbaranbiri, made the assertion in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Yenagoa on Thursday. Gbaranbiri said he embarked on a tour of communities shortly …

Governor Makinde of Oyo State, on Thursday, led top government functionaries and other members of the public in a ‘Democracy Walk’ in Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 1.8-kilometre walk, who took off from the Government House arcade, Agodi, terminated at the Total Garden roundabout in the ancient city. Addressing newsmen …

…Security arrests, releases protesters By Shina Abubakar Osogbo Attempts by the Department of State Security to stop protest against bad governance on Thursday failed as arrested protesters regrouped after they were released and embarked on peaceful protest across major streets in the state capital. This is as some of the protesters alleged that they were assaulted …

President  Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja presided over Nigeria’s 60th Independence celebration with Vice-President  Yemi Osinbajo; former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon; former President Goodluck Jonathan and other personalities in attendance. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the low-key event, which took place at the Eagle Square, Abuja, was held strictly in …

Senator Orji Uzor kalu. By Gabriel Ewepu NORTHERN youths under the auspices of Coalition Of Northern Nigerian Youth, CNNY, groups, Thursday, explained why they want former Governor of Abia State and now serving Senator, Dr Orji Uzor Kalu, to be Nigeria’s next President in 2023. This was contained in a statement signed by the National Coordinator, …

Some stakeholders in Ibadan have expressed divergent views on how Nigeria has fared since its attainment of independence 60 years ago. The stakeholders particularly chronicled how Nigeria had evolved politically, educationally and judicially over a period of 60 years. The Chairman, Dean of Deans of Education in Nigeria, Prof. Julius Ademokoya, said that Nigeria had …

Former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka has disassociated himself from the poster of Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal and himself being circulated on social media platforms as Presidential hopefuls. In a statement on Wednesday by his Media Aide, Mr Ikechukwu Okafor, Chidoka said he did not produce any poster nor did he authorize anyone or …

Gov Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State, has announced the release of 25 prisoners and reduction of the sentence for nine others. The governor made the disclosure in his message to mark Nigeria’s 60th Independence anniversary, on Thursday in Kaduna. “As we mark the diamond jubilee of our country’s freedom, it is customary that we extend …

…Opens up, gives reason for the order By Nwafor Sunday The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Thursday, said that the sit at home order it issued was successful across states. The group equally seized the opportunity to give reason for the sit at home order. In a statement signed by Emma Powerful, the groups Media and …

By Nwafor Sunday Nigerian security officers have stormed the arena where #RevolutionNow protesters are demanding an end to bad governance and leadership, to arrest protesters. Numerically, about thirty, (30) persons have been arrested by Police. Reacting to the protest, Agba Jalingo “We are tired of Buhari and we want to tell the whole world that we …

Kingmakers of Zazzau Emirate are currently engaged in a fresh process to recommend candidates for the office of the 19th Fulani Emir of Zazzau, the Secretary to the State Government Balarabe Abbas Lawal has disclosed. The SSG explained that the Kaduna State Government directed a new round of the selection process following the cancellation of the …

By Shina Abubakar A combined security team of the Department of State Security and Nigeria Police on Thursday disrupted protest against hardship organised by Coalition for Revolution in Osogbo. As early as 8am, the security personnel had taken over the Nelson Mandela Freedom Park where the protesters were billed to converge. However, the protesters despite …

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny told a German magazine he believed Russian President Vladimir Putin was behind his suspected poisoning but said he was not afraid and would return to Russia to resume campaigning. Navalny was flown from Russia to Berlin in August after falling ill on a domestic flight. He received treatment in the Charite …