The latest episode of financial cruise piloted by the headship of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Dr Betta Edu, has again opened up the can of worms in the nascent ministry that has made it a hotbed of financial embezzlement. Apart from this saga imposing the re-assessment of the law that set up the ministry, …

Why Obafemi Awolowo. Adekunle Fajuyi and Odunayo Rotimi Akeredolu and Banji Akintoye and Majasola Igboho would forever remain Yoruba Heroes in life and in death. Shakespeare the greatest British fictional novelist and genius once wrote and I quote that: “Cowards die many times before their death but the valiant never taste death but once” I am writing this article to …

Betta Edu: RUGIPO Alumni Association Abuja chapter passes vote of confidence on Dr Tunji-Ojo   The Rufus Giwa Polytechnic Owo Alumni association Abuja Chapter (RUGIPO) has unequivocally expressed their vote of confidence in Minister of Interior, Hon. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. It is our fervent believe that there is need to protect an upright and patriotic leader from the machinations of …

PDP Carpets APC over Ila College Crisis — Asks APC to Answer Questions on the N11.9b Refund From FG The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has carpeted the All Progressives Congress (APC) position on the crisis in Ila College of Education in the state The party asked the opposition party to explained how they mismanaged 11.9B …

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, seems to have escaped the gale of suspension currently sweeping through President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet. Politics Nigeria earlier reported that Tunji-Ojo was spotted at the Presidential Villa on Monday following an allegation of corruption levelled against his company. His visit to the Villa came barely 24-hours after the suspension of his counterpart in the …

  GOVERNOR AIYEDATIWA APPROVES N1.2B FOR PAYMENT OF BACKLOG OF PENSIONERS’ GRATUITY – Votes N320m monthly for pensioners’ benefits As part of efforts of the Ondo State Government to settle the backlog of gratuity of state retirees, the state Governor, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the sum 1.2b naira to fully offset gratuity of 2014 set of state retirees. Distribution …

Neptune Prime CEO’s mother, Hajiya Hafsat Ahmed Gimba, buried in Potiskum (Photos/Video) The funeral prayer Hajiya Hafsat Ahmed Gimba took place at the Palace of the Emir of Fika in Potiskum, drawing a large crowd of friends, relatives, and sympathisers. The remains of Hajiya Hafsat Ahmed Gimba, was laid to rest at the NEPA graveyard in Potiskum Local Government Area …

The Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has called on the Federal Government to review its policy of using non-state actors in its effort to secure the maritime environment of the country. Senator Diri,who expressed concern that the continued use of such unconventional security agents might cause greater security challenges in the near future, called for the strengthening of …

American/Israeli Relationship is the epitome of the tail wagging the dog based on the arrogance of Natanyahu and his Likud Coalition Government. Natanyahu and his Likud Conservatives would appear to care more about the survival of the tiny State of Israel than they do about the survival and Sovereignty of the United States the senior partner in the relationship without …

  Un petit pose—to use the French language for a break. Again, this week, I am fulfilling my promise of sharing some of my readers’ views on several issues discussed in this column to provide broader perspectives for clarity. While I sincerely appreciate my readers’ effort to comment on the issues I raised, I cannot publish all the comments because …

EFCC Invites suspended Minister, Betta Edu Barely less than an hour after the suspension of the minister for Humanitarian affairs Dr. Beta Edu was announced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu through the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited her to its headquarters located in Jabi area of the Federal …

  PRESIDENT TINUBU SUSPENDS MINISTER OF HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS AND POVERTY ALLEVIATION FROM OFFICE In line with his avowed commitment to uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in the management of the commonwealth of Nigerians, President Bola Tinubu suspends the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, from office with immediate effect. The President further …

Re Open Letter :to the BBC Regarding the Documentary on TB Joshua and the Synagogue of All Nations Dear BBC, I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I write to express my profound disappointment in the recently released documentary on Prophet TB Joshua and the Synagogue of All Nations. While I acknowledge the importance of …

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  Last week, we got a dose of what investigative journalism ought to be. Umar Audu, a promising young journalist, proved to be an outstanding student of his mentor, Ja’afar Ja’afar, an investigative journalist of the first order. Reporting for Daily Nigerian, Ja’afar’s online newspaper, Umar Audu went underground to bag a degree in Mass Communication from a university in …