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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64th 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 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 MoreImo LG Polls: I Single-handedly Delivered Chairman, 80% Of Councillors In Njaba To APC–Eze Ngwori
The lawmaker representing Njaba State Constituency in the Imo State House of Assembly, IMHA, Hon Ebonine Beneth Worship Ozioma has disclosed that his capacity in his constituency helped in no small measure in giving his party, the All Progressives Congress,APC a resounding victory in the September 21 LGA elections held in the state. According to him, ” I single-handedly delivered the chairman and 80% of the councillors in Njaba LGA. I did that by reaching out to the opposition to tell them the need to dump their ambition and join…
Read MoreImo LG election: Uzodimma, ISIEC increase pain of Imolites–Imo Advocacy for Good Governance
Imo Advocacy for Good Governance, a group of concerned citizens committed to promoting democratic ethos and ensuring the enthronement of good governance has condemned the council election that took place last week in Imo. They made their views known in a press release signed by the National Convener/Chairman, Board of Trustees, Apostle (Dr) Ken Nwanguma and secretary, Engr. Ikechukwu Opara. Excerpts of the release reads as follows: “With great pains in our hearts we condemn in its entirety the shambolic exercise that took place last week in the name of…
Read MoreNigerian Lecturer Killed By Sibling At Aunts Burial
Some irate youths of Solo Street, Iyekhei Heritage Zone of Auchi town in Edo State have reportedly lynched a young man simply identified as Omoh for allegedly killing his elder brother, Rasheed Braimah. Braimah was, before his tragic death last Friday, a lecturer at the Department of Accounting, Auchi Polytechnic. Omoh allegedly attacked and killed his brother days after returning to Nigeria from Libya. The duo were said to be members of the Osigwe family of Iyekhei Heritage. However, witnesses gave different accounts of how the siblings died and what…
Read MorePublic Enlightenment: Imo Assembly calls for Revival Of State Orientation Agency .
By Williams Odunze The Imo State House of Assembly has called for the revival of the State Orientation Agency for proper information to the people about Government policies and safeguarding moral values. The call became necessary sequel to the motion moved by the member representing Onuimo Constituency,Hon.Uba James Esile at the floor of the house where he enjoined his colleagues to lend their support for the revival of the Agency. He observed that achievements recorded by the present administration of governor Hope Uzodinma are not getting proper and adequate publication…
Read MoreAhead Of Rivers LG Polls: Fubara’s Men Dump PDP For APP To Contest Positions.
Some Caretaker Committee Chairmen loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara have dumped the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Action People’s Party (APP). This development comes ahead of the October 5, 2024, local government elections. The defection follows the alleged hijack of the state PDP structure by Governor Fubara’s predecessor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. It is understood that the lingering misunderstanding between Fubara and Wike has led to a political crisis in the state. Council chairmen and their supporters loyal to Governor Fubara have…
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