The lawmaker representing Borno South in the National Assembly, Senator Mohammed Ndume has raised concern over the scorching issue of corruption in Nigeria. The former Senate Chief Whip raised the alarm while addressing newsmen in Kano on Sunday. He said, “Our major challenge in this country is corruption. Uptill now, we have no law that can proactively or even reactively address the issue of corruption in the country. “If you see somebody in our system, especially in politics or government,and he is not corrupt, then he is lucky that he…
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Aftermath Of Edo Guber 2024, Nigerians Losing Faith In Mahmoud’s INEC
Reactions trailing the outcome of the 2024 Edo State gubernatorial poll held recently, appears to suggest that Nigerians are seriously losing faith (if they have not completely lost faith) in the possibility of any credible electoral process in the country. For former President Goodluck Jonathan, “there was more tension after the Edo election than before it, due to the feelings that some things were not done rightly.” Jonathan still remains the only Nigerian President to hand over to an opposition party after he was defeated at the polls. The former…
Read More64th Independence FG declares Tomorrow Oct. 1 Public Holiday
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, October 1 a public holiday to commemorate the Nation’s 64th Independence Anniversary. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani in a statement on Saturday said the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government. Dr. Tunji-Ojo also praised the patient and hardworking Nigerian men and women, stating that their sacrifices will not be in vain. “Aligning himself with the theme for the Anniversary, the Minister reiterated the need for Nigerians to reflect on the…
Read More2027: Northern Democrats Begin Visits to Former Heads of State, Leaders
As part of their preparations for the upcoming Kaduna Summit, the League of Northern Democrats (LND) has initiated a series of strategic visits to former Heads of State, traditional and religious leaders, business figures, retired officials, and former military leaders. The goal is to secure their support for the League’s activities to address key challenges in Northern Nigeria. The decision to embark on these consultations was made during a special meeting at the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja, chaired by Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, former Governor of Kano State. The Northern Democrats,…
Read MoreImo Based Journalist, Onuoha Bags PhD
Renowed Journalist and Public Relations Consultant, Ikenna Onuoha has bagged Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Mass Communication from the Imo state University, Owerri. Dr Onuoha is a writer, Teacher, Political Commentator, and Public Affairs Analyst who has published scholarly articles in both national and international journals. He is a co-author of a popular book, “Issues in Journalism”, and the sole author of “Public Relations in Journalism: Principles, and Practices”. Onuoha has written over 1000 articles on contemporary issues vide his popular column, “Top Secret” and published on newspapers. Dr Onuoha…
Read MoreEDO: I’ll Say It Anywhere, We Can’t Have Fair Elections Or Judiciary With Present Leaders – Nwoko
In a recent statement, Uwemedimo Nwoko, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and former Attorney General of Akwa Ibom, has voiced strong criticism of Nigeria’s election system, as reported by VANGUARD. Speaking about the recent Edo governorship election, Nwoko said that Nigeria will not experience free and fair elections under the current leadership. Nwoko’s comments reflect a deep disappointment with the state of governance and the judiciary in Nigeria. He argued that there is no reason to expect improvements in the election process as long as the same leaders remain in…
Read MoreUKACHUKWU Hails New ORSU LGA Chair 11 WARD COUNCILORS .
It is with great joy and a sense of fulfillment that I, Hon Nze Ukachukwu Benjamin, the Chairman of all Chairmen of Orsu APC ,on behalf of myself and the 11 Grassroots Generals of APC Orsu Local Government Area heartily congratulate the newly elected Executive Chairman of Orsu LGA Council, Hon Engr Friday Ibekaeme and the 11 Ward Councilors on their successful election and presentation of their Certificates of Return, respectively. Mr Chairman,we thank God for your smooth and successful election and pray that God Almighty will guide and furnish…
Read MoreEjimakor Raises Fresh Alarm As DSS Allegedly Blocks Kanu’s Legal Team from Visiting Him
The legal team of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has accused the Department of State Services (DSS) of unlawfully barring them from meeting with their client. It was alleged that the DSS blocked Kanu’s legal representatives from visiting him at the detention facility, violating subsisting court orders and constitutional rights. According to a statement signed and issued to newsmen on Friday by Aloy Ejimakor, Kanu’s lead counsel, the act is nothing short of a blatant breach of judicial directives. “Today, in violation…
Read MoreAlleged N30m Landgrab Scam: 2 Families, Umuonyeashi ,Umudogu Nsokpo Ogbaku Under Siege In Imo.
A brazen act of land grabbing scam is playing out as two families of Umuonyeashi and Umudogu in Nsokpo, Ogbaku, Mbaitoli LGA of Imo State are under threat of losing their ancestral land to a well-funded syndicate. The Syndicate is reportedly backed by security connections and unconventional armed forces. The alleged syndicate which is led by Eze B.A. Onyeanwu, Tobias Ihemedu, Emeka Umelo, Nicholas Ekeoha, Theodore Ugwulebo, and others, is accused of attempting to forcibly dispossessing the rightful owners of their ancestral plots of land. The land dispute involves One…
Read MoreNO PLANS TO SETTLE IDPs, REFUGEES OR MIGRANT PERSONS AT NOUN CENTRE NSU; ANY SUCH CLAIM IS CATEGORICALLY FALSE – SENATOR FRANK IBEZIM
My dear brethren, I am compelled by our joint sense of purpose and commitment to address some misinformation arising from the TVC news coverage of my recent visit to the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Nsu Study Centre. I was accompanied by the Federal Commissioner for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons, and the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. First, I must clarify that the video of refugees attached to the TVC broadcast, which has caused understandable anxiety, was not filmed in…
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