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SERAP wants Buhari publicly condemn attacks on journalists, media organisations

SERAP wants Buhari publicly condemn attacks on journalists, media organisations

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to publicly condemn attacks on journalists and media organizations in the country. SERAP made the call on Thursday in Lagos while unveiling a report entitled “Something to Hide?: Media Freedom Under Siege in Nigeria”. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the […]

Buhari urges more commitment to NIN registration, says Identity key to peace, stability

Buhari urges more commitment to NIN registration, says Identity key to peace, stability

President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja called on Nigerians to fully participate in the ongoing synchronization of National Identification Number (NIN) with SIM cards across the country as it will provide a digital framework for improving security and strengthening of the economy. Launching the National Policy for the Promotion of Indigenous Content in Nigerian Telecoms […]

EFCC arrests human organs’ trafficker in Port Harcourt     

EFCC arrests human organs’ trafficker in Port Harcourt     

By Soni Daniel Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested the leader of a syndicate selling and buying human organs for trafficking to foreigners. The syndicate leader: Ukaeje John Emeka( alias Dr. Phil Mark,  Dr. Donald Phillip,  Dr. Wesley David), was arrested on April 16,  2021 […]

Just in: CBN extends Naira 4 Dollar Scheme

Just in: CBN extends Naira 4 Dollar Scheme

By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, said it has extended its Naira 4 Dollar Scheme until further notice. The apex bank disclosed this in a circular titled: “Re: Introduction of the CBN’s “Naira 4 Dollar Scheme’’, for Diaspora Remittances.” The circular, signed by Director, Trade and Exchange Department, CBN, Saleh Jibrin stated: […]

Stakeholders urge Presidency to reject report on restructuring of Free Trade zones

Stakeholders urge Presidency to reject report on restructuring of Free Trade zones

By Ibrahim HassanWuyo Stakeholders in Nigerian free trade system  have faulted plans by Federal Ministry of Trade to restructure free trade zones management, calling on the Presidency to reject the proposal from the ministry. “The exercise should be seen as a charade and an attempt to misguide the Federal Executive Council in taking decisions that […]

Buhari commiserates with Pastor Adeboye  on death of son

Buhari commiserates with Pastor Adeboye on death of son

President Muhammadu Buhari, Thursday extended deepest sympathies to the family of Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), on the passing of his son, Pastor Dare Adeboye. Buhari sent the message through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina.  He also commiserated with members of the […]

Tension in Udu over declaration of Oghior community as strangers

Tension in Udu over declaration of Oghior community as strangers

The people of Oghiora community in the Okporua Ruling House of Udu have condemned the declaration by a monarch that they were strangers in Udu and so not entitled to any valid claim to legitimate ownership of landed property in the area. In a briefing, spokesman of Oghior Elite Forum, Olorogun Wisdom Ghaghara, reacting to […]

Photos: Activities grounded at RCCG Redemption camp over death of Dare Adeboye

Photos: Activities grounded at RCCG Redemption camp over death of Dare Adeboye

By Olayinka Latona The death of the 42 year old son of the General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Dare Adeboye has grounded activities at the Redemption camp. The third child of Pastor Enoch Adeboye, died in his sleep on Wednesday in Eket, Akwa Ibom State. However, the Redemption camp was […]

Delta community raises alarm over plans to impose King

Delta community raises alarm over plans to impose King

…Govt doesn’t choose King, Okowa’s Spokesman By Festus Ahon & Ochuko Akuopha THE people of Ibrede Community in Ndokwa East Local Government Area, Delta State, have raised alarm over the State Government’s purported plan to impose and install Chief Augustine Oghenejabor as the Odio-Ologbo of the kingdom. Details soon…