FORMER Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated Bayelsa state Governor, Duoye Diri for winning the November 11 governorship election. Congratulating Diri in a statement made available on his official X handle, Jonathan, who once served as the Governor of Bayelsa state, urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) to work towards …
Read More »Tanzania
Super Eagles Star, Victor Osimhen Reveals How He Dealt With Offer From Saudi Arabia
NAPOLI and Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen has claimed that he was left to choose between changing his life or doing what was best for his career when he got an offer from a Saudi Arabian club. Last season, Victor Osimhen led Napoli to the Serie A title and scored 31 goals …
Read More »NBA Commends EFCC On Rule Of Law
THE Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on its adherence to the rule of law in the fight against economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption. It gave this commendation on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 when a delegation of the Association led by the Chairperson, …
Read More »NBC Code Violates Free Speech, ECOWAS Court Declares
APPLICATION NO: ECW/CCJ/APP/35/40 THE ECOWAS Court of Justice, on Monday 23rd October 2023 delivered a judgment in the case brought by the Incorporated Trustees of Expression now Human Rights Initiative before it alleging the violation of various human rights enshrined in fundamental human rights law, particularly the freedom of expression by the Federal Republic of Nigeria. …
Read More »Dry Season: FEMA Appeals To Residents To Shun Acts Capable Of Causing Wildfires
WITH the onset of the dry season in the Federal Capital Territory, the FCT Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has appealed to residents to shun acts capable of causing wildfires . The Acting Director General of FEMA, Mr Mohammed Ibrahim Sabo made the appeal in a statement in Abuja. The Ag …
Read More »Probe Of Tribunal Judges: A Way To Credible Judgments, By Sanusi Muhammad
IT was part of the policy thrust of the Buhari change mantra in 2015 to expose the level of corruption near perfection in the temple of justice. The arrest of some eminent jurists, Justices of the Supreme Court – Sylvester Ngwuta and John Okoro – and four other Judges on …
Read More »Expats’ Employment: FG Moves To Secure Jobs For Nigerians
Targets construction, oil and gas, telecoms, manufacturing, hospitality, other sectors THE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration is rolling out and implementing a new policy on expatriate quota that will largely ensure that Nigerians have better employment opportunities in the country. Companies that will be focused on, to consummate the better …
Read More »The Nexus Of Power: Unraveling The Dynamic Trio Of Oshiomhole, Obaseki, And Igbinedion In Nigerian Politics
IN the intricate tapestry of Nigerian politics, three figures emerge as the linchpins of power, each leaving an indelible mark on the political landscape. United not by virtue but rather by the common thread of corruption, these three figures—Comrade Sen. Adams Oshiomhole, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, and Chief Lucky Igbinedion—represent the …
Read More »Stop Empowering The Rich – Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo To FG
PRESIDENT of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC), Matthew Ashimolowo has urged the Federal Government to create short, medium and long term measures to address the chronic poverty in Nigeria. He advised the Federal Government to adopt ‘Keynesian economics’ to boost production The clergyman lamented that Nigerian business owners are constantly harassed …
Read More »Ahmed Usman Ododo: All You Need To Know About Kogi State Governor-elect
THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday night declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Usman Ododo as the winner of the Kogi state governorship election. The Returning Officer for the election, Prof. Johnson Urama of the University of Nigeria, Nnsuka, announced the results at the INEC state …
Read More »