President Bola Tinubu has removed Daniel Bwala as Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication. Bwala now serves as Special Adviser on Policy Communication. Similarly, Sunday Dare, previously appointed as Special Adviser on Public Communication and National Orientation, has been reassigned as Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications. These changes align with Tinubu’s efforts to improve the efficiency of his media and communications team. The trio of Sunday Dare, Daniel Bwala, and Bayo Onanuga—who remains Special Adviser on Information and Strategy—will function as collective spokespersons for the presidency. This…
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You ‘re wasting Ebonyi taxpayers money on frivolities – PDP chieftain tells Nwifuru
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State has berated the All Progressives Congress, (APC) government in the state for spending taxpayers’ money on frivolities. The party expressed dismay that the major areas that need urgent attention have been completely abandoned or treated with levity by the state government. A statement issued on Saturday by the PDP chieftain, Mr Nwoba Chika Nwoba, said the government of Ebonyi State under Governor Francis Nwifuru has been spending billions on frivolous projects, the most recent being the hosting of the wife of the…
Read MoreDevelopment Report: Focus on Amankuta EV Projects: NGO Brings Smiles to Amankuta Mbieri People
By Afam Echi The development of any society often hinges on the vision, dedication, and sacrifices of a few selfless individuals or groups who step in to address pressing challenges. In many regions, particularly in rural areas, governments are overwhelmed and unable to meet all developmental needs. In such cases, humanitarian efforts become essential. Amankuta eV, a non-governmental organization (NGO), has consistently risen to this challenge, transforming lives through its impactful projects. Founder and Leadership Amankuta eV was established in 1989 by Emmanuel and Brigitte Onyeali and was initially…
Read MoreEx-DSS Director, Ejiofor Names Former Military Leader Behind Formation of Lakurawa Terror Group
Former Director of the Department of State Services (DSS) , Mike Ejiofor, has clarified that Lakurawa, a militant group causing significant unrest in northwestern Nigeria, is not a new insurgent faction. Despite recent concerns, Ejiofor emphasized that the group’s origins trace back several years. Just last week, Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters announced Lakurawa as an emerging threat in Sokoto and Kebbi states, identifying it as a dangerous addition to the list of terror groups destabilizing the North-West. Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, stated that the group has…
Read MoreChaos in Olumba Olumba as members allegedly refuse to worship Roland Olumba Obu
A video has surfaced online showing members of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star rejecting Roland Olumba Obu, the son of Late Olumba Olumba Obu as their Messiah Followers of the religious group reverereverenced their late religious leader and founder Olumba Olumba Obu. During his lifetime, some adherents believed he had almost supernatural powers. However, members have now refused to accord the same reverence to his son, Mr Roland Olumba Obu. The viral video documenting the chaos in the church shows members removing a photo of the church leader from…
Read MoreOsodeke To Tinubu You Gave N90bn To People Going On Hajj But You Budgeted N50bn For Student Loan
ASUU President, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, has spoken about the 50 billion naira allocated by President Bola Tinubu’s administration for a student loan program in the 2024 budget In a video shared by Channels TV from 1:46:08, Osodeke said that while the government allocated 50 billion naira for a student loan program to support young people in getting an education, it also set aside a larger sum of 90 billion naira to subsidize the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage for citizens. Osodeke said the 50 billion naira should be offered as a scholarship or…
Read MoreTinubu Confers GCON on Indian Prime Minister Modi, Declares Him ‘Friend of Nigeria
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred Nigeria’s second-highest national honour, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The award ceremony took place on Sunday, November 17, during PM Modi’s state visit to Nigeria. President Tinubu lauded the Indian leader, referring to him as a “friend of Nigeria,” underscoring the deepening ties between the two nations. The announcement was made via a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) by Dada Olusegun, the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media. The post…
Read MoreENDORSEMENT’, EVIL NUJ DELEGATES MUST REJECT
By Sam Adzegeh It is sad that the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), a hitherto most dynamic and most respected association, the only union in Nigeria which enjoys dual status as a trade/industrial union; indeed, the only union recognized by the Nigerian Constitution, insists on dragging itself into opprobrium. Every member of the NUJ worth his salt remembers the lethargy that overshadowed the union after the Port Harcourt convention in 2015. The slide down the gradient occurred because at the Port Harcourt Delegates’ Conference, where several of the union’s leaders…
Read MoreAbide by Governor’s Directive To Attract Amenities, Onuimo LG Chair To Communities
The Chairman of Onuimo Local Government Area, Dr. Emeka Obi has urged communities to ensure that they abide by the pronouncements of Governor Hope Uzodimma in order to attract the dividends of democracy. He explained that the governor was doing everything possible to see to it that no community is left behind in the provision of infrastructural facilities that would check rural/urban migration. Speaking during the presentation of the Eze elect of Umuduruegbeaguru Ancient Kingdom, Prince Ikenna Alagba at the council headquarters, the chairman emphasized that every form of divisive…
Read MoreNigeria Can’t Be Fixed With 1999 Constitution –Anyaoku
Former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, on Wednesday, warned that if Nigeria refused to do away with the 1999 Constitution, it would be hard for anyone to fix the country. He described Nigeria as a pluralistic country that needed to address its diversity with true federal constitutions. “To those who think that the trouble with Nigeria today is the political leadership, I would say that as long as we have the 1999 Constitution as our grundnorm, not even Angel Gabriel or Malaikah Jibrin as leaders can successfully tackle the divisiveness,…
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