NIPSS DG, Professor Habu Galadima, is dead
The Director-General of the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies, NIPSS, Professor Habu Galadima, is dead. Confirming the DG’s death, a statement signed by the Director of Administration, Brigadier General CFJ Udaya (retd) said: ”On behalf of the Board of Governors, Management and staff of the National Institute, we regret to announce the sudden […]
Insecurity: Ignore Nnamdi Kanu’s security outfit – South East Governors
By Peter Okutu THE Chairman of South East Governors Forum and Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David Umahi, weekend called on the people of the region to ignore the so-called security outfit set up by the leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Umahi who described the outfit as laughable […]
Apapa rail line: Amaechi tasks APM terminals to cooperate with contractor on project delivery
By Dirisu Yakubu Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has charged APM Terminals to allow China Civil Engineering Construction Company, CCECC, the Contractor handling the Ebuta Metta – Apapa seaports railway extension project access to ensure its completion by January, 2021. Amaechi who stated this during an inspection of the terminal, said the January date for […]
Dana Air offers free tickets to passengers after flight cancellation
By Lawani Mikairu Dana Air Sunday said it will offer passengers who were to board two of their aircraft that had snags weekend in Lagos and Abuja free tickets after rescheduling their flights. The airline however said those who don’t want their flights rescheduled will be given full refund. The airline Spokesman, Mr Kingsley Ezenwa […]
APC hails Reps for dumping PDP, APGA SDP
By Omeiza Ajayi The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has welcomed the recent defection of some members of the House of Representatives to the APC, describing itself as a party of choice for progressive-minded Nigerians. Secretary, Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee CECPC of the party, Sen. John James Akpanudoedehe in a statement on Sunday in Abuja […]
Igbo Presidency: ‘1914 amalgamation, a great mistake’
By Omeiza Ajayi The Global Movement for Igbo President in 2023, GLOMIP has described the 1914 amalgamation of the Southern and Northern Protectorates as a historical mistake which has led to some of the current existential threats facing the nation. Dr Nnanna Igwe, the Coordinator for GLOMIP 2023 in the United Kingdom and Europe disclosed […]
Tension in Ughelli as planned #EndSARS phase II protest holds Monday
By Perez Brisibe – Ughelli Apprehension has enveloped Ughelli metropolis in Ughelli North local government area of Delta State over a planned 2nd wave of #EndSARS protest slated for today (Monday). The protest according to a rights activists in the state, Comrade Joe Israel, is in response to the re-arrest of the videographer, Mr Nicholas […]
SEC denounces Famzhi Interbiz, warns against patronage
By Michael Eboh The Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, Sunday, denounced Famzhi Interbiz Limited, warning that the firm, its activities and the products it is offering were not registered or regulated by it. In a statement in Abuja, SEC said that Famzhi Interbiz had earlier applied to it for registration, but despite failing to meet […]
SERAP asks Buhari to stop NIN registration, withdraw threat to block SIM cards
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “instruct the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Mr Isa Pantami, and Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission, (NIMC) Mr Aliyu Abubakar to stop the push for registration of Nigerians for National Identity Number (NIN), and withdraw the threat to block SIM […]
Dapo Abiodun’s governance style
SINCE the return to civil rule in 1999, Nigerians have had to contend with the ugly spectre of ill-prepared, ideologically vacuous, morally bankrupt and intellectually challenged leaders across the political spectrum.
PDP sweeps chairmanship seats in Abia LG poll
The Abia State Independent Electoral Commission (ABSIEC) has declared the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) 17 chairmanship candidates, as winners of the just concluded local government councils election in the state. Prof. Mkpa Mkpa, the Chairman of ABSIEC, announced the results on Sunday in Umuahia. Mkpa said that the Labour party won six councillorship seats, out […]
