The Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police Command has apprehended a man identified as Abraham Aliyu for allegedly killing his female employer, Mrs. Dzuma Jidayi. The FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Haruna Garba, made the disclosure while parading about 43 suspects at the command headquarters on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. CP Haruna Garba revealed that Abraham Aliyu particularly had been on …
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NCDMB, Aimed At Reducing Capital Flight In Nigeria. By Chris Mark
NCDMB, Aimed At Reducing Capital Flight In Nigeria. The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) Engr Simbi Wabote, says the Board is making efforts to curb capital flight in the country. Speaking during the 2023 Practical Nigerian Content Forum (PNC) Youth Forum, On Tuesday, 5th December, 2023 at Harold Biriye Hall, Govt House, Yenagoa. Wabote …
Read More »Urhobo Youth Leaders Association President Commends Wike. By Adamu Usman Attabo
The president of the Urhobo Youth Leaders Association, Abuja Chapter— Mr. Kennedy Ejename, has commended the leadership style of the Minister of the FCT, Chief (Barr.) Nyesom Wike. Speaking recently to newsmen, he said: “We would like to commend the high pedigree, sound intellect, and the passion which the Honourable Minister of the FCT Abuja, is administering the area. His …
Read More »Bayelsa LP Ward Chairmen, Denounces Suspension Of Party Chairman. By Chris Mark
The Labour Party, LP, Ward Chairmen Forum Of Bayelsa State, said they are not part of the purported suspension of the State Chairman of the Party,Hon Eneye Zidougha and other executive members of the party by the State Local Government Chairmen. Speaking on behalf of the 105 ward chairmen in Bayelsa state,while briefing the press in Yenagoa,on Monday 4th November …
Read More »NIGERIA’S SUBSIDY CIRCUS: IS THIS DEJAVU? By Dayo Awude
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 …
Read More »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 …
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