PDP alleges plot to disrupt PVC collection in Ogun, urges tight security
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State has alleged a plot by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to disrupt the ongoing Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) collection exercise, calling on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to strengthen security at collection centres across the state. In a […]
Sobowale’ Death: Nigeria has lost distinguished media scholar – Amosun
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has described the death of renowned communication scholar, veteran journalist and former Lagos State Commissioner for Education, Professor Idowu Akanbi Sobowale, as a great loss to Nigeria’s media and academic communities and the nation at large. Amosun, in a condolence message said the late […]
Court adjourns SERAP’s N100m defamation appeal
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Friday deferred until October 13 the hearing of two separate appeals seeking to nullify a judgment that ordered the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) to pay N100 million in damages for defaming two officials of the Department of State Services (DSS).
Benue Attack: Four-year-old, two others killed in Otukpo
By Peter Duru, Makurdi A four-year-old boy and two others have been killed in an attack by suspected armed herdsmen on Omulonye community in Ugboju District of Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. Several other residents reportedly sustained injuries in the attack, which forced residents to flee their homes and seek refuge in neighbouring […]
What happens to Nigerians living in communities without NNPC stations? – Atiku’s aide faults 30-day petrol discount
Paul Ibe, media adviser to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has criticised the Federal Government’s 30-day petrol price reduction initiative, arguing that it would not provide adequate relief to Nigerians because of the limited reach of NNPC retail outlets. Ibe, who disclosed this in a post on his X handle on Friday, said the government should […]
CODAFA faults Dokubo-Asari’s allegation against Olu of Warri, Okunbo family
Children of Drivers and Fishermen Association, CODAFA, has faulted an allegation by Mujahid Dokubo-Asari involving the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, and the family of the late Captain Hosa Okunbo, describing it as absurd. CODAFA described the allegation as a calculated attempt to divert attention and inflame ethnic tensions. President of CODAFA, Romeo Diden, […]
