The former deputy governor of Imo State, Prince Ezeakonobi Madumere, has challenged motorists in the country to adhere strictly to traffic rules and regulations, so as to reduce the level of road accidents and carnage during this festive period. Prince Madumere highlighted that with its sprawling cities and rapidly growing population, Nigeria faces significant challenges in managing road traffic regulations. The former deputy governor made this known while addressing newsmen in Owerri, the capital of Imo State. He revealed that the nation’s road network is one of the most extensive …
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Double Promotion: Vivian Otti Gets National Appointment As Special Adviser To NAWOJ Chairperson
The National Chairperson of Nigeria Association of Women Journalists(NAWOJ) Comrade Aisha Ibrahim BuraI has appointed Barr Vivian Otti who doubles as Imo state Chairperson of the NAWOJ as Special Adviser(SSA) on special duty. In a letter signed by the National Secretary of NAWOJ,Comrade Wasilah Ladan described Otti as very reliable and highly resourceful person. The letter reads in part,” I have been directed by the National Chairperson Nigeria Association Of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Comrade Aisha Ibrahim Bura to convey to you Comrade Ottih Vivian Ogechi your appointment as Senior Special…
Read MoreDouble Promotion: Vivian Otti Gets National Appointment As Special Adviser To NAWOJ Chairperson
The National Chairperson of Nigeria Association of Women Journalists(NAWOJ) Comrade Aisha Ibrahim BuraI has appointed Barr Vivian Otti who doubles as Imo state Chairperson of the NAWOJ as Special Adviser(SSA) on special duty. In a letter signed by the National Secretary of NAWOJ,Comrade Wasilah Ladan described Otti as very reliable and highly resourceful person. The letter reads in part,” I have been directed by the National Chairperson Nigeria Association Of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Comrade Aisha Ibrahim Bura to convey to you Comrade Ottih Vivian Ogechi your appointment as Senior Special…
Read MoreAmaechi Flays Nigerian’ Apathy Towards Corruption
ABUJA – Former Minister of Aviation, Rotimi Amaechi, has expressed frustration with the apparent apathy of Nigerians towards widespread corruption and a lack of accountability among politicians. Speaking at an undisclosed function, Amaechi delivered a scathing assessment of the nation’s political landscape, questioning the electorate’s continued support for politicians implicated in various scandals. “What is new to say?” Amaechi reportedly stated. “Nigerians do not react to anything. Has any politician told you that he is not a thief? Tell me one politician that has told you that he is not…
Read MoreDele Farotimi: Is assault on press freedom afoot?
Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself. Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit (Proverbs 26: 4 – 5). Once again, the media is agog with allegations of assault on freedom of speech. In this age of Citizen Journalism, such an assault, real or imagined, is also seen as an assault on journalists and press freedom, even when many of those involved may not be professional journalists in the real sense of the word. In…
Read MoreJUDE AND JULIANA FOUNDATION: Amadi’s Monumental ₦200m Yuletide Philanthropy Transforms Owerri Zone: Scholarships, Football, Women’s Sports, Marathon, and Cash Interventions for 1,000 Widows.
Ngor Okpala in Imo State, has become the epicenter of excitement and transformation as Dr. Chima Amadi’s record-breaking Two hundred million Naira (₦200m ), Annual Yuletide Philanthropy is now well underway. Launched under the Jude and Juliana Foundation, this initiative is redefining philanthropy in Owerri zone with an array of groundbreaking events and interventions designed to uplift lives and foster unity. Kicked Off on December 1,this year.The highly anticipated football tournament, which began on December 1, at the iconic Comprehensive Secondary School, Umuekwune, has already set the region abuzz. This…
Read MoreINEC Plans To Replace PVC’s With Computer-Generated Slips For Accreditation During Elections.
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu,the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced that the commission will replace the Permanent Voters’ Cards ,PVC with computer-generated slips for accreditation during elections. Prof. Yakubu announced the new development, yesterday ,Thursday,November 12, during a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners,RECs held at the INEC Conference Room in the nation’s capital,Abuja . The INEC boss’ meeting was focused on the detailed issues of planning and reform learning from the experience of the the Commission during the 2023 General Elections.
Read MoreSatan is real, he has powers – Obasanjo issues warning
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has stated that Satan is genuine and has the power to install leaders. He cautioned that leaders installed by Satan are destined to face failure. These remarks were made during a Zoom event called “Boiling Point Arena,” organized by a radio station in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun state, on Sunday evening. Additionally, Obasanjo acknowledged that most leaders are selected by God. According to Obasanjo, “So I will say most leaders are prepared by God and put in place by God and when that happens, the…
Read MoreAlleged Defamation: It’s A Long Journey For Farotimi And Babalola, Issue Has Divided Nigeria Into Two – Nzeakor
A lawyer, Fred Nzeakor, has submitted that the alleged defamation case between rights activist, Dele Farotimi and legal icon, Afe Babalola, has divided Nigeria into two. He submitted that on one side are the conservatives who are sympathetic to Babalola and the radicals who are not sympathetic to anybody other than the fact that they want a better Nigeria. The lawyer also indicated that the legal tussle has deeper implications for Nigeria’s judiciary and the country’s efforts at attracting foreign investors. Nzeakor made his submissions on Wednesday during an interview…
Read MoreDele Farotimi: Stop Acting Like Errand Boys To Big Men, Politicians – Adeyanju To Nigerian Police
He stated this on Friday while condemning the move by Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Afe Babalola to arrest human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi for alleged defamation. He argued that Babalola should have resorted to civil remedies against Farotimi rather than using the police and court to harass him. According to Adeyanju, “Dele Farotimi, a lawyer and activist was arrested in his office in Lagos on the instructions of the Nigeria Police after our revered father and leader in the legal profession had petitioned that Dele Farotimi had defamed him in…
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