The Federal Government removed fuel subsidy because “some racketeers were benefiting at the expense of Nigerians”. Instead of going for the jugular of those sabotaging the process and milking the country, the Federal Government took the easy way out as usual, by pushing the burden on the populace. The government could have found a means of securing it’s borders …
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Insecurity: Unknown Gunmen Kidnap Abuja Residents, Places N20 Million Ransom. By Olawale Lamina
Unknown gunmen have kidnapped two persons believed to be landlords on Sunday in Abuja, demanding a ransom of not less than N20 million for their victims to regain freedom. A source who shed light on the incident said that development took place at Asokoro extension of the Federal Capital Territory. The source had corroborated a report that the armed gang …
Read More »Kaduna NIPR Annual Lecture: Talban Minna’s Moment of Glory at Information Minister’s Platform. By Prof MK Othman
Something amusing played out as entertainment, but under harsh economic conditions in Nigeria, it was a comic relief while the event lasted. Two diametrically opposed political camps led by two prominent Nigerians from the same state sat side by side, seeing eye to eye to share their thoughts and experiences but representing different generations and perspectives. I expected a Tsunami …
Read More »When shall we stop going to court after elections? (1), by Hassan Gimba
Is there something with the presidential system of democracy we have twice adopted for ourselves that necessitates involving the courts where judges are made to be the ultimate arbiter between contestants? In 1979, it was the judges who decided who emerged as the president between Alhaji Shehu Shagari and Chief Obafemi Awolowo when they told the nation what two-thirds of …
Read More »Odhiokwu Clan Gets 12 Communities ~ Monarch Calls For Peace, Urges Youths To Shun Cultism. By Godfrey Egbe
Odhiokwu Clan Gets 12 Communities~ Monarch Calls For Peace, Urges Youths To Shun Cultism. The Odiokwu Clan monarch, His Royal Majesty, Eze Arc. Nnamdi Obuzor JP, DSSRS, Eze Odhiokwu 1 of Ekpeye Land in Ahoada West Local Government Area, Rivers State has unveiled the names of the 12 communities that makes up the clan. Addressing his people in a meeting, …
Read More »I WON’T TAKE THE LOVE, SUPPORT OF RIVERS PEOPLE FOR GRANTED – GOV. FUBARA … says peace panacea for sustainable development in Rivers State. By Godfrey Egbe
I WON’T TAKE THE LOVE, SUPPORT OF RIVERS PEOPLE FOR GRANTED – GOV. FUBARA … says peace panacea for sustainable development in Rivers State. Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has assured that his administration will not take the love and unflinching support of Rivers people for granted, stressing that he will continue to take cognisance of the collective efforts …
Read More »Bayelsa State Police Command Gets New PPRO. By Chris Mark
A new Police Public Relation Officer (PPRO), ASP Musa Mohammed has been posted to the Bayelsa State Police Command. ASP Musa Mohammed,takes over duty from Csp ASINIM BUTSWAT,Prior to the new appointment as the PPRO he was formally the deputy PPRO. This was made known in a press released posted to the Bayelsa State Police- Madia platform by DCP …
Read More »King Princewill Amachree XI Funeral: Fubara Vows to Bequeath New Rivers, Canvasses People’s Support. By Geoffrey Egbe
King Princewill Amachree XI Funeral:Fubara Vows to Bequeath New Rivers, Canvasses People’s Support. Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has restated his commitment that his administration is set to enthrone an enviable Rivers that will ensure the dreams and aspirations of all residents are realized. Speaking at the funeral service in honour of late King Theophilus J.T. Princewill, Amachree XI, …
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