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Peter Obi advocates 5-year single tenure for President

NewsDeskNgAug 9, 2025August 9, 20250

Peter Obi, Presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) during the 2023 presidential election has advocated for a 5-year single term for President in Nigeria. Obi stated this in Bauchi on Friday when he paid a courtesy visit on Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State. According to him, there shouldn’t be any second...

Ikpeazu’s deputy resigns from PDP after visit to Otti

NewsDeskNgAug 9, 2025August 9, 20250

Former governor Okezie Ikpeazu’s deputy, Rt. Hon. Sir Ude Oko Chukwu, has formally tendered his resignation letter as a member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the state and country. Oko Chukwu is the immediate deputy governor of Abia State. The resignation of Oko Chukwu from the PDP, is coming...

AIBEN Property bags Real Estate service award, set to Host 4th Edition of NUJ FCT Football Tournament

NewsDeskNgAug 8, 2025August 8, 20250

AIBEN Property, a prominent player in Nigeria’s real estate industry, has pledged to host the 4th edition of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council Football Tournament scheduled for 2026. Dr Andy recently bagged the NUJ FCT Outstanding real estate Service award The commitment was announced by the Managing...

Nizamiye Hospital Pushes Back Against Stem Cell Treatment Delay Claims

NewsDeskNgAug 8, 2025August 8, 20250

The management of Nizamiye Hospital, Abuja, has refuted claims that it delayed a critical medical procedure due to incomplete payment, stating that no surgery was scheduled and the hospital does not offer stem cell therapy. This clarification follows media reports suggesting that the hospital declined a life-saving intervention due to...

Stop Kyari from Investing Proceeds of Nigeria’s Refinery Money in MSM, Group Cautions AGF, EFCC

NewsDeskNgAug 7, 2025August 7, 20250

The Oduduwa Transparency Network (OPN) has called on the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to urgently investigate an alleged scheme by former Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Group Managing Director, Mele Kyari, to funnel stolen refinery funds into the MSM...

Oganenigu’s Cry for Help: A Call to Action for Kogi State Government

NewsDeskNgAug 7, 2025August 7, 20250

The recurring attacks by suspected herdsmen on Oganenigu Community in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State have reached a boiling point, necessitating urgent attention from the state government and citizens. Despite the community’s sizable population, its residents are frequently forced to flee, leaving behind their homes, livelihoods, and sense...

Media Group Commends NCC on Professionalism, Transparency

NewsDeskNgAug 6, 2025August 6, 20250

A media advocacy group, Volunteer Media Advocacy for Accountable Leadership, has thrown its weight behind the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) over the professional conduct of its recent promotion examinations, describing the process as transparent, fair, and consistent with public service standards. In a statement released on Tuesday, the group said...

“Stakeholder Consultation: Transparency Group Calls for Review of e-Visa, e-CERPAC Regime”

NewsDeskNgAug 6, 2025August 6, 20250

A transparency group, the Coalition for Ethical Standard Accountability and Good Governance(ESAGG) has tackled the Nigerian Immigration Service and the Ministry of Interior over alleged lack of due consultations of relevant stakeholders before the commencement of the e-Visa and e- CERPAC Regime. According to the group, despite the commendable fact...

Jigawa govt donates 36 vehicles to NURTW

NewsDeskNgAug 6, 2025August 6, 20250

In a landmark gesture aimed at strengthening the transport sector, the Jigawa State Government has donated 36 vehicles to the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Jigawa State Council. The official handover took place at the Dutse Sports Complex, drawing attendance from top government officials, union leaders, and transporting workers...

Abiola’s wife, Doyin, dies

NewsDeskNgAug 6, 2025August 6, 20250

Eminent journalist Dr. Doyin Abiola, wife of Concord Publisher and winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, Dr. Doyin Abiola, is dead. Sources said she died at exactly 9.15 pm yesterday after illness. The former managing director and publisher of National Concord was the first Nigerian woman to be an...