An 18-year-old Nigerian woman, Hamdiyya Sidi Shariff, has been sentenced to either 12 strokes of the cane, two years in prison, or a ₦50,000 fine for raising concerns about insecurity in Sokoto State. The case, which has sparked widespread attention on X (formerly Twitter), revolves around an incident in November 2024 when Shariff was arrested after posting videos online highlighting the growing insecurity in her area. In her videos, Shariff described the devastating effects of bandit attacks on local communities, where residents were displaced, and vulnerable women were subjected to…
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Wike vowed to kill PDP because he didn’t get vice presidential ticket – BOT member, Tapgun
…Asks party to forget 2027 election From Jude Owuamanam, Jos A member of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former governor of Plateau state, Ambassador Fidelis Tapgun, has disclosed that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, vowed that he will ensure that the party did not survive because he lost the vice presidential tickets. He said that because of the failure of the FCT minister to clinch the vice presidential ticket of the party on two…
Read MoreOkoro Congratulates Chioma Egu On Appointment
I,Dr Okoro Chidinma C.wish to extend my warmest congratulations to my beloved sister, friend and colleague, Dr. Chioma Egu on her appointment as the Commissioner for Health, Social Services, and Health Insurance by the Executive Governor of Imo State, His Excellency ,Dist. Sen. Hope Uzodimma. This appointment is well-deserved, and I have no doubt that your expertise as a seasoned Family Physician will enable you to deliver outstanding results. Wishing you God’s guidance and success as you hit the ground running in your new position. Congratulations dear sister!!! Signed: Dr.…
Read MoreWe Give Govt One Week To Make Them Repair All They’ve Destroyed, Or We’ll Retaliate –Okpoggen
Hope Okpoggen, Secretary General of the Odion-Urhobo Community in Warri, has issued a stern warning following the violent attack that left parts of the community in ruins. The tension, which has been simmering in the region, escalated after a series of provocations and a violent invasion that has left residents devastated and on edge. Speaking in an exclusive interview with NewsCentral TV , Okpoggen revealed that the immediate trigger for the conflict was the removal of coronation banners belonging to the Odion-Urhobo community. These banners had been erected in preparation for…
Read MoreAlleged Drug Trafficking: Veteran Actor, Nkem Owoh Recounts Execution Of His Brother By Ex President Buhari
Veteran Nollywood actor Nkem Owoh has revealed that the execution of his older brother, Bartholomew Owoh, during the military regime of General Muhammadu Buhari, remains one of the most heartbreaking experiences of his life. Recall that Bartholomew was one of three young Nigerians executed by a firing squad on April 10, 1985, by the Buhari military regime. The brother of the movie star was executed alongside Lawal Ojuolape and Bernard Ogedengbe for drug-related offences that were not originally punishable by death at the time they were committed. In an interview…
Read MoreNigerians Earning N30,000 Monthly Can Own A Home Under Renewed Hope Housing Programme- Minister
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Architect Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has revealed that the much-talked-about Renewed Hope Social Housing Programme will soon be launched by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as part of initiatives to address the housing needs of Nigerians, regardless of class or income level. The Minister made this known while receiving a delegation from Creative Sphere Limited at the Ministry’s headquarters in Mabushi, Abuja. Dangiwa explained that the Renewed Hope Social Housing Programme is designed to provide homes for low-income earners, the unemployed, vulnerable groups, and Internally…
Read MoreCONGRATULATORY MESSAGE
I, Hon. Emeka Martins Chinedu, Member representing Ahiazu Mbaise/Ezinihitte Federal Constituency, heartily congratulate His Excellency, Dist. Sen. Hope Uzodinma, Executive Governor of Imo State, on his well-deserved recognition by Vanguard Newspapers as the Infrastructure Governor of the Year. This prestigious award is a clear manifestation of your dedicated commitment to the infrastructural transformation of our dear state. Your tireless efforts in road construction and critical project execution across the state have not gone unnoticed. On behalf of my constituents , I salute your strides and urge you to continue championing…
Read MoreNational Assembly: Must Engrave E-transmission Of Election Results In The Electoral Act
Experience of the last general elections of 2023 in Nigeria points to the is the extent Nigerians believe in the potential of electronic transmission of election results to improve the country’s electoral system. The idea of e-transmission of election results is predicted on its ability to eliminate possible electoral fraud associated with manual collation of votes. E-transmission Of election results reportedly involves the use of an electronic device such as the BVAS, to transmit election results directly from the polling booths to the server of the electoral commission. In the…
Read MoreSolutions To Herdsmen And Farmers Conflict In Nigeria. Part 1.
BY PROTUS UZOMA In the physical system of reality, there is no problem in life that does not have solution unless there is no interest in resolving same. Humans grow along with social dynamics and to ignore the human capacity in resolving existential issues is to negate divine principle responsible for CAUSE and EFFECT. Man can make and mar, this inherent quality in him is responsible for his action and inaction. To underestimate man, is to invalidate existence in every direction. Man is at the centre of crisis and he is…
Read MoreAtta Nwambiri Country Club Felicitates With Justice Nzeukwu On Appointment As Acting CJ
The Atta Nwambiri Country Club is thrilled about the appointment of Justice Theophilus Nzeukwu as the acting Chief Judge of Imo State. This appointment showcases the Governor’s commitment in enhancing judicial efficiency and upholding the rule of law. Our members strongly believe that with Justice Nzeukwu’s background and wealth of experience, he has the capacity to navigate the complex issues and ensure the smooth dispensation of justice in Imo state. Congratulations!!! Chief Kelechi Onyekwere, Chairman Chief John Agbasi KSM GK (Omeziribe of Atta; Gburugburu Njaba) BOT Chairman Nze…
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