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2027: Aliyu Gusau, PDP Govs Plotting Against President Tinubu Will Fail – Group

NewsDeskNgOct 21, 2024October 21, 20240

The Good Governance Crusaders (GGC) has raised alarm over an alleged plot by former Minister of Defense, Aliyu Gusau, and some Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors to undermine President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The group, however, expressed confidence that the plan will ultimately fail. In a statement signed by Comrade Usman...

Katsina: Governor Radda’s commitment, over N10bn investment in security commendable – Arewa group

NewsDeskNgOct 20, 2024October 20, 20240

A prominent group in North-west region, Arewa New Frontiers (ANF) has called on all the states in the North-west to emulate Katsina State government by establishing a community watch corps model after the Katsina Community Watch Corps in tackling insecurity in their respective states. Since its establishment by Governor Dikko...

Former Sen. Laah in Murky Waters over N390M Kaduna South Senatorial District ZIP, Capital Project Funds

NewsDeskNgOct 20, 2024October 21, 20240

Former Senator Danjuma Tella Laah who represented Kaduna South Senatorial District from 2015 to 2023 at the 8th and 9th Assembly is being accused by the people of the zone of impropriety and unwarranted collection of N390, 000, 000 (Three hundred and ninety million naira), recently, meant for Zonal Intervention...

WIKE AND HIS RESULT ORIENTED LEADERSHIP

NewsDeskNgOct 20, 2024October 20, 20240

By Abubakar Abubakar AN enigma is described as something hard to understand, an inscrutable or mysterious person. Unfortunately, what people do not understand, they give names. For some people, their only understanding of EZENWO NYESOM WIKE, CON, is from the narrow prism of what is being published from Rivers State...

PDP’s NEC meeting must hold as scheduled, ex-officio members insist

NewsDeskNgOct 19, 2024October 19, 20240

A conference of former Ex-officio members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has made a call to all stakeholders of the party to ensure that the proposed National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the party holds as scheduled on the 24th of October, 2024. The conference, which consists of representatives...

Nigeria committed to two-state solution in Palestine – Kalu

NewsDeskNgOct 19, 2024October 19, 20240

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to resolving the Israel-Palestine conflict. Speaking at the recent 149th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Geneva, Kalu emphasized that Nigeria is dedicated to achieving a peaceful resolution based on justice, self-determination, and mutual...

Group raises alarm over plot by desperate politicians to blackmail judiciary

NewsDeskNgOct 18, 2024October 18, 20240

The Coalition Against Corruption and Injustice (CACI) in Nigeria has raised concerns over alleged plots by politicians to compromise the judiciary’s independence. This follows the call by a group allegedly linked to Governor Simi Fubara for the removal of Justices John Tsoho, Peter Lifu, and James Omotosho despite sufficient evidence....

NUJ FCT Council Elections: MAD Initiative Calls for Fair and Transparent Process

NewsDeskNgOct 18, 2024October 18, 20240

As the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council prepares to inaugurate a Credentials Committee on Saturday, 19th October 2024, to oversee its leadership elections, the Make A Difference Initiative (MAD) has called for a level playing field to ensure a peaceful transition. The advocacy group, known for promoting justice...

Who Is Afraid Of The Rising Political Profile Of Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu

NewsDeskNgOct 18, 2024October 18, 20240

By John Ukwu Politics ordinarily should be to cater for the interest of the masses and to care for their welfare,but the way it is perceived in our clime, leaves much to be desired. Notwithstanding, Rt. Hon Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, is poised...

Sumaila Akaba and the Ajaokuta Steel Journey; Seven Years After…

NewsDeskNgOct 18, 2024October 18, 20240

For seven remarkable years, Engr. Sumaila Abdul-Akaba has been at the forefront of a monumental task: reviving the Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited, Africa’s largest steel complex. His tenure as the Sole Administrator of the steel giant has been a testament to visionary leadership, resilience, and the pursuit of excellence in...