Hold leaders accountable, Otti, Kalu others tell media practitioners
Gov. Alex Otti; the Deputy Speaker House of Representative, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu; the 2023 deputy governorship candidate of the Young Peoples Party, YPP, and other stakeholders have urged media practitioners to always hold leaders accountable for the people.
‘Bashar al-Assad has fled’ – Syria rebels declare victory in Damascus
Syria’s rebels claim to have “liberated” Damascus following their surprise lightning offensive that has swept through the nation in just a few days.
Mass Circumcision: Sokoto philanthropist revives age-long Hausa tradition
A philanthropist and prominent PDP stalwart, Alhaji Faruku Sarkin Fada, has revived the tradition of mass circumcision in Sokoto North and Sokoto South local government areas, sponsoring the annual event held on Saturday at Alhuda College of Health Technology, Bafarawa Estate.
Tax Reform: Northern Coalition seeks withdrawal, demands VAT Derivation review
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has expressed strong opposition to the proposed Tax Reform Bill, warning that it could worsen the already dire socioeconomic conditions in Sokoto State and across Northern Nigeria.
Ebonyi Commissioner urges ceasefire in land dispute between Akaeze, Ishiagu communities
In a bid to resolve the escalating land dispute between Umobor Village in Akaeze Community and Ogwor Village in Ishiagu Community, both in Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, the Commissioner for Border, Peace, and Conflict Resolution, Dr. Donatus Ilang, has called for an immediate ceasefire.
Creating Impact as a Technology Leader: An interview with Promise Uche
By Frederick Ugono The name Promise Uche Nwachukwu in the developer ecosystem is a name that everyone reckons with based on his consistent delivery, international recognition, and deep technical insight. Popularly called “Promise” among professionals, he is a respected Microsoft MVP, a thought leader in Cloud and DevOps, and one of the most admired Black […]
Adada should be first state to be created from South East — Hon. Obetta
…As Constituents Laud His Quality Representation By Alumona Ukwueze Hon. Chidi Obetta, representing Nsukka/Igbo-Eze South Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, has stated that Adada State would be the first to be created from the South East region. Speaking at his 2nd hybrid Town Hall Meeting at the Princess Alexandra Auditorium, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, […]
5 cities where it is illegal to die
Did you know it’s rumoured to be illegal to die in Svalbard, Norway, because of the permafrost? While burials are restricted there since the cold ground prevents bodies from decomposing, the idea that dying itself is outlawed isn’t true.
John Eni-Ibukun and his journey in Nigeria’s creative space
By Paul Edem John Eni-Ibukun is a Nigerian creative practitioner whose work spans visual art, music, and writing, shaped by his upbringing and experiences within Nigeria’s urban and cultural environment. Born on June 13, 1997, in Lagos, Nigeria, Eni-Ibukun grew up in Ikorodu, Lagos, in a Christian household. His parents were involved in the fields […]
Trump says Zelensky wants ‘deal’ to stop Ukraine war
US president-elect Donald Trump said on Sunday that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky was keen for a deal to end his country’s war with Russia, after the pair met in Paris.
In the matter of Dele Farotimi before the Star Chamber, by Chidi Odinkalu
Paul Anyebe was a judge of the High Court of Benue State in north-central Nigeria who had a young son with sticky fingers and a sense of adventure It was his role as a dad that endangered his job as a judge.
