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Zaria, the Gateway to Paradise…

NewsDeskNgNov 2, 2024November 2, 20240

By Abdullahi O Haruna Haruspice Zaria, my birthplace and eternal haven, envelops me in an irresistible charm. This city of delight weaves a sensual, soothing balm that calms my soul. As Nigeria’s assemblage of learning, Zaria boasts an impressive array of educational institutions: military, police, research, and training institutes. The...

Ministerial Scorecard: Peace Advocates Commend Matawalle Over Outstanding Performance

NewsDeskNgNov 2, 2024November 2, 20240

The Arewa Peace Advocates (APA) has praised the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, for his exceptional performance under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership. In a statement signed by its President, Rev Sunday Amos, the group said the Ministers were evaluated based on effective policy implementation, leadership and governance, and...

DISSECTING THE FALSEHOOD AGAINST WIKE, AND THE REAL CRISIS IN RIVERS STATE

NewsDeskNgNov 2, 2024November 2, 20240

By Rowland Agada It’s no longer news that falsehood is a strong trending tool in the political environment of Rivers State. Most especially from misrepresentation, misinterpretation, and partisan slants from observers and commentators who appear to favor self benefits over the truth. Among these notorious voices is Childish Odinkalu, a...

Tajudeen Abbas: Applauding the Father of Parliamentary Synergy

NewsDeskNgNov 2, 2024November 2, 20240

By Philip Agbese Saint Gregory Palama was an Orthodox Monk, a theologian, and an intellectual leader of the Hesychia; the Greek word for Hasychasm, meaning, State of quiet. The group is an ascetical method of mystical prayer that integrates repetitive prayer formulas with bodily postures and controlled breathing. St. Gregory...

Feast of All Saints: Emulate Jesus Christ’s way of life, Bishop Adaji charges Christians

NewsDeskNgNov 1, 2024November 1, 20240

By Augustine Aminu The Catholic Bishop of Idah Diocese, His Lordship, Most Rev. Dr. Anthony A Adaji, MSP, has called on Christians to continue to unite to further propagate the Gospel of God for a positive and progressive life. The Bishop gave the charge at the All Saints Igala Catholic...

Rivers’ Allocation: Timi Frank accuses Tinubu of plot to remove Governor Fubara

NewsDeskNgNov 1, 2024November 1, 20240

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has accused President Bola Tinubu of masterminding a sinister plot to remove the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, from office. This is even as he condemned in the strongest terms the recent bizarre ruling by...

Helicopter crash: NCAA dismisses reports about aircraft’s airworthiness

NewsDeskNgOct 31, 2024October 31, 20240

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has debunked reports concerning the airworthiness of the helicopter that crashed in Port Harcourt last Friday. The NCAA said the reports, as published by an online outlet, were wrong and the helicopter that suffered a crash had never been scrapped. Acting Director-General of the...

LP Crisis: Is Rt. Hon Benjamin Kalu Truly A Nostradamus?

NewsDeskNgOct 31, 2024October 31, 20240

By Charles Ibe A Nigerian leader’s uncanny ability to foresee and address complex issues has drawn striking comparisons to the 16th-century prophet Nostradamus. The French seer penned 942 poetic quatrains in Les Prophéties, allegedly predicting future events. Critics argue that his predictions are vague and open to interpretation, while adherents...

PDP Lauds Judiciary Over Landmark Ruling On Rivers Allocation

NewsDeskNgOct 31, 2024October 31, 20240

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Youth Frontiers has commended the Federal High Court’s landmark ruling, stopping the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from releasing monthly allocations to the Rivers State Government. This decision comes after Governor Siminalayi Fubara presented the 2024 budget to a four-member Rivers House of Assembly, violating...

Tax Bill: Arewa Civil Society Counters Northern Governors Over Plot to Block Legislation in NASS

NewsDeskNgOct 30, 2024October 30, 20240

The Arewa Civil Rights Movement (ACRM) has expressed disappointment over the Northern Governors Forum’s opposition to President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills, which are currently before the National Assembly. The bills, aimed at reforming tax collection in Nigeria, include the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024, Tax Administration Bill, Nigeria Revenue Service...