…they are faceless – Community secretary By Ozioruva Aliu – Benin City There is brewing tension between Itsekiris, other tribes and Benins residents in Ologbo, Ikpoba-Okha local government area of Edo state over an allegation by the communities that the Benins in the area were foisting an alien kind of administration on them when they […]

Idowu Bankole Nigeria’s President,  Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja assured Nigeria’s former Minister of Finance and Economy, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, that the country will explore every opportunity and deploy its entire energy to ensure that she becomes the Director-General of World Trade Organisation (WTO). Dr Okonjo-Iweala is one of two candidates who made it to […]

The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Dr Chukwuemeka Chukwu as Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) representing Abia State Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to the Senate in a statement signed by Ezrel Tabiowo, Special Assistant (Press) to President of the Senate, the confirmation of the nominee followed consideration of a report during plenary on […]

By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja The Federal Government has disclosed its resolve to go tough on rapists, expressing its determination to make rape a non-bailable offense. Minister of State in the FCT, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja during the presentation of a compendium entitled, “My COVID-19 Story: Voice of Hope […]

By Omeiza Ajayi Armed thugs on Wednesday in Abuja swooped on unarmed #EndSARS protesters at the Berger roundabout, brandishing dangerous weapons and injuring some protesters in the process. Armed with machetes and sticks, the attackers vandalised vehicles belonging to the protesters and also attacked other motorists. The incident momentarily led to the suspension of the […]