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IN WARRI AND PORT HARCOURT, REFINERIES DIED

NewsDeskNgJan 3, 2025January 3, 20250

By Akange Akange Death, a universal truth, has been a source of fascination and contemplation throughout human history. It’s no surprise that literature, the mirror of society, is replete with symbols and imagery of death. These symbols serve as a bridge between the known and the unknown, the living and...

NCAA AT 25: GROUP LAUDS ACTING DG’S OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN OFFICE

NewsDeskNgJan 3, 2025January 4, 20250

A Civil Society Group, Centre for Leadership Excellence and Transparency (CELT) has lauded the outstanding and superlative performance of CAPTAIN CHRIS ONA NAJOMO, the Acting Director General and Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). In a statement credited to the group’s Executive Director, Dr. Gabriel Itodo, the...

Smoking cigarettes, drinking alcohol are not sins – Pastor Damina

NewsDeskNgJan 2, 2025January 2, 20250

Pastor Abel Damina, founder of Abel Damina Ministries and Power City International, has sparked debate by declaring that smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol are not sins. Speaking during his New Year’s Eve sermon on Tuesday, Damina argued that these acts are often misrepresented as sinful when they are not inherently...

Pope Francis honours Sir. Johnson Abiodun, Others with Papal Knighthood

NewsDeskNgJan 2, 2025January 2, 20250

By Augustine Aminu The Holy Father, Pope Francis, has honoured The Metropolitan Grand Knight, Knight of Saint Mulumba, Abuja Metropolitan Council, Sir Johnson Abiodun Jimoh and others with the prestigious Papal Knighthood of St. Gregory the Great (KSGG) In a press statement by the Abuja Metropolitan Worthy Public Relations Officer, Sir Hilary...

BIRTHDAY MESSAGE FOR AN EXEMPLARY LEADER

NewsDeskNgJan 2, 2025January 2, 20250

By Edward Wabundani Happy birthday to an exceptional leader and mentor, Major General Haldu Anthony Hananiya (rtd) mni. Sir, today marks a special day to celebrate your life, achievements, and the profound impact you’ve had on countless individuals, including mine. As your former Press Secretary during your tenure as Corps...

WARRI: WHAT SHOULD NIGERIANS EXPECT FROM NNPCL AND KYARI?

NewsDeskNgJan 2, 2025January 2, 20250

By Usman Okeme There is grave danger in believing in a lie. The Holy Bible condemns anyone who believe in a lie. God is not a liar and therefore admonishes His followers to be wary of liars and their lies. The 2010 Jenji Kohan television comedy which later turned into...

Northern Group Calls For Extension of Accountant General’s Tenure

NewsDeskNgJan 2, 2025January 2, 20250

*Appeals to President Tinubu to Explore Women’s Competence for National Development The Arewa Civil Rights and Professionals Network (ACRPN) has urged President Bola Tinubu to extend the tenure of Dr. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein as the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF). In a statement signed by its President, Barrister Aminu...

YPP Chair Urges Tinubu To Address Hardship

NewsDeskNgJan 1, 2025January 1, 20250

The National Chairman of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), Comrade Bishop Amakiri, has urged President Bola Tinubu to take decisive action against the hardships facing Nigerians as he enters the second year of his administration. In an open letter to the President titled “Power is Transient and Time is Slipping...

NSCDC MINING MARSHALS BURST ILLEGAL MINING SITE IN AKWA IBOM, ARRESTS 6 SUSPECTS

NewsDeskNgJan 1, 2025January 1, 20250

In a well-coordinated operation, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals successfully raided several illegal mining and sand dredging sites in Akwa Ibom, arresting six individuals in connection with these illicit activities. The illegal mining operations have resulted in significant revenue loss for the Federal Government, environmental...

What’s the Atrocity of North Central Nigeria?

NewsDeskNgDec 31, 2024December 31, 20240

By Nathan Oguche Emmanuel, PhD The recently released budgetary allocation for Nigeria’s regional development commissions has stirred justified outrage, especially from the North Central geopolitical zone. With no mention of a commission for the region and zero budgetary allocation, the marginalization of North Central Nigeria has once again taken centre...