I write to pay my final respects to a remarkable individual, Chief Comrade Frank Ovie Kokori. His recent passing fills my hearts with sorrow, for I have lost another true champion of the people. Frank Kokori was not only a prominent figure in the Nigerian labor movement but also a relentless advocate for justice and…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
