Free press is needed for Nigeria’s democratic development ― US Consul-General
By Ozioruva Aliu, Benin-City The United States of America (USA) Monday tasked the Nigerian media on the need to live up to its expectations as a bridge-builder between the government and the governed which it said is needed for the democratic development of the country. The US Consul General, Claire Pierangelo stated this in his […]
COVID-19: Lagos govt. takes steps to prevent third wave
The Lagos State government says all its facilities have been placed on high alert to pick up early trends that may suggest a third wave of COVID-19 in the state.
Akwa Ibom: Suspected serial rapist murders, buries job seeker in shallow grave
A 20-year-old man identified as Uduak Frank Akpan suspected to be a serial rapist, has been arrested for the kidnap, and gruesome murder of one Miss, Iniobong Umoren, a job seeker in Akwa Ibom State.
World Press Freedom Day: Actionaid charges FG to tackle media repression
By Gabriel Ewepu, Abuja As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate 2021 World Press Freedom Day, ActionAid Nigeria, AAN, Monday, charged Federal Government on action to improve poor record on media repression. This was stated by the Country Director, AAN, Ene Obi, which Obi pointed that in Nigeria, there has been a […]
Judicial Autonomy: Governors must respect constitution ― NBA
By Rotimi Ojomoyela, Ado Ekiti The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has lamented the closure of courts across the country, saying the situation has debased the country’s democracy. The body insisted that the 36 state governors must respect what the 1999 Constitution stipulated on the contending issue of full autonomy for the judiciary. It regretted that […]
Governors must respect constitution on judicial autonomy, NBA Insists
The Nigerian Bar Association(NBA), has lamented the closure of courts across the country, saying the situation has debased the country’s democracy
North-Central doesn’t need chairmanship, but Presidency – NCP
The North Central Patriot (NCP) on Monday said that the region doesn’t need the position of chairmanship but presidency. The group said that the zone has occupied that position severally in the time past, adding that their agitation is for the position of presidency, which has eluded them since the nation transmuted in democracy. NCP […]
World Press Freedom Day: Are we really free?
By Arogbonlo Israel Every year World Press Freedom Day is celebrated on May 3 to commemorate journalists and highlight the difficulties they face while reporting truth. As we celebrate this year’s World Press Freedom Day with the theme: “Information as a Public Good”, it is important to know that the media as the fourth estate […]
Abductors of Kogi council chairman demand N100m ransom
By Boluwaji Obahopo The abductors of the Yagba West Local government chairman in Kogi State, Mr. Pius Kolawole have demanded N100 million for the release of the elected chairman. Vanguard gathered that the abductors late Sunday night called the Secretary to the local government as well as one of the family members of the chairman […]
Nigerian traders in Ghana seek end to harassment
Nigerian traders in Ghana have urged the Federal Government to take urgent steps to stop the harassment Nigerians living in that country are being subjected to by Ghanaian authorities. Mr Chukwuemeka Nnaji, President of the Nigerian Union of Traders Association in Ghana (NUTAG) made call in a telephone interview with the New Agency of Nigeria […]
Arsenal’s Aubameyang hails medics after recovery from malaria
Arsenal skipper Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has hailed the clubs medics for helping him recover from malaria in time for the gunners’ crunch Europa League Semi-final tie with Villarreal The lethal forward who contracted Malaria while on international football duties with the Gabonese national team, recovered in time to play a starring role in the Gunners 2-0 […]
FG establishes centre for arms control
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) to be domiciled at the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA).
COVID-19: Rotary club donates PPEs to FMC, Specialist Hospital in Delta
The Rotary Club of Asaba Metropolitan in a show of support has donated some Personal Protective Equipment to frontline workers at the Federal Medical Centre, FMC, Asaba, and the Asaba Specialist Hospital
Abia flyover to be completed before May 29
By Ugochukwu Alaribe The flyover being built by the Abia State government at Osisioma Ngwa junction along the Enugu – Port Harcourt expressway would be completed before May, 29, 2021. Abia State Commissioner for Works, Mr. Bob Ogu, flanked by his information counterpart, Chief John Okiyi Kalu, stated this while briefing members of the Nigerian […]
I won’t stop inspecting projects in spite of security challenge — Umahi
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi says he will continue to inspect development projects in the state in spite of the security challenge bedeviling the state and other south-east states.
Traders most beneficiaries of Anambra Cargo Airport – Obi of Onitsha, Obidigwe, Ezenwankwo, others
By Nwabueze Okonkwo Traders in Anambra state have been identified as the major beneficiaries of the just completed Anambra Cargo and Passenger Airport project at Umueri community in Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra state. The Obi of Onitsha and Chairman, Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe; the member representing Anambra East/West […]
