Financial Integrity in government: Who else is standing after Buhari?
By Sufuyan Ojeifo Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on January 30, 2019, at the annual business lecture of the Lagos Island Club delivered by a former Vice-president, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, who was at that intersection the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), called out the president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, on the issue of […]
UFC’s Kamaru Usman to build academy in Nigeria
Nigeria’s Ambassador and multi-decked Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter, Kamarudeen Usman (aka, Nigeria’s Nightmare) has made plans to give back to the country, by setting up a sporting academy. He made this known during his visit to the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) in Abuja. Usman, who have been away from Nigeria for over a […]
Apprehension as petrol station Manager dies in Delta
APPREHENSION has enveloped Ughelli, headquarters of Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State, following the death of a Petrol station Manager, (names withheld).
Anambra guber: PDP in trouble as court voids State EXCO, nullifies South-East Zonal Congress
With barely two weeks to the governorship primaries of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Anambra state; a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has nullified the South-East Zonal Congresses which held on March 6th, 2021
Democracy Day: Amechi congratulates Ndokwa Nation
One of the illustrious sons of Umusadege and CEO of Tony Amechi Foundation (TAF), Chief Tony Amechi congratulates every Ndokwa son and daughters for witnessing another democracy day.
June 12: Police fire tear gas at protesters in Abuja
Personnel of the Nigeria Police Force (FCT Command) on Saturday at the Gudu district in Abuja, dispersed a June 12 protest group when they fired tear gas canisters at the protesters. The protest was said to have taken off at about 08:30 am and was progressing with the protesters, mostly youths, expressing dissatisfaction with the […]
Nigeria’s dissolution unavoidable with FG encouraging injustice ― Bishop Amah
Diocese of Ogbaru, Anglican Communion, Anambra State, has said that the idea of an indissoluble Nigeria is a deceptive statement if injustice is encouraged by Federal Government against some sections of the country. It also said that the act of Federal government allegedly treating with levity and kid gloves, the perpetrators of insecurity, because they […]
350 killed in S’East, S’South in 160 days, says Intersociety
An Onitsha-based human rights group, the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law, Intersociety, Saturday, alleged that no fewer than 350 Igbo Christians were extra-judicially killed by Fulani-dominated security personnel between January and 10th June 2021 in South East and South-South regions of Nigeria. The human rights group further alleged that soldiers of […]
DEMOCRACY AND GOVERNANCE – “A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT NIGERIANS WANT”
By Joyce Daniels It is impossible to have a building with no foundation. The longevity and durability of structures depend on the quality of their bedrock. When there is a deviation from the original structure and a tweak in purpose, it is wise to align the bedrock to bear the weight of the proposed structure. […]
June 12: CSOs, students hold rally amidst tight security in Osun
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Despite the heavy presence of security in Osogbo, the state capital, civil society organisations, and student groups hold June 12 rally to commemorate the struggle for democracy in the country. The group converged at Oke-Fia roundabout about a kilometre from the Government House campaigning against bad governance and insecurity in the […]
June 12 protest: Count us out ― Akure Youths
By Dayo Johnson, Akure Youths in Akure, the Ondo state capital have dissociated themselves from the planned June 12 protest. Their leader, Comrade Tuyi Adekanbi who led youths from all the quarters in the state capital to a meeting with the traditional ruler of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi said they would not be part […]
June 12 Protest: Security beef up in Kano
By Bashir Bello, Kano There is heavy security presence and beef up in Kano metropolis over planned # June12 protest in the state on Saturday. The security personnel which comprises of men of the Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Kano Road Traffic Agency, KAROTA among others were stationed in strategic […]
Lawan leads Senate delegation to Kaduna to commiserate with injured soldiers
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan departed Abuja Saturday morning at the head of a Senate delegation to a military hospital in Kaduna. The delegation is scheduled to visit 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital to commiserate with soldiers brought their for treatment from various theater of operations in the country. Other members of the delegation […]
I believe in a united Nigeria – Jamiu Abiola
By Prisca Sam-Duru Alhaji Jamiu Abiola is the son of the late MKO and Kudirat Abiola who lost their lives in the aftermath of the annulled June 12, 1993 Presidential Election won by MKO Abiola. Jamiu is also a prolific writer who authored the famous book, “The Stolen Presidency” and a number of other books. […]
June 12: Warn your children against unnecessary protest ― Osun CP tells parents
“I therefore advise parents and guardians to warn their wards against any unnecessary protest and procession in the state that could cause break down of law and order, as the Command will not tolerate any act of lawlessness.
Axxela receives Energy Leadership Excellence Prize of the Decade
Africa’s preferred fast-growing gas and power portfolio company, Axxela Limited has received the Energy Leadership Excellence Prize of the Decade from the African Institute for Leadership Excellence.
