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Abdullahi O. Haruna Haruspice: The Conferment of the Title of Oma Eju Ejeh-Gaaku Well Deserving

NewsDeskNgJun 21, 2024June 21, 20240

By Eneojo Herbert In the heart of Kogi State, particularly the Igala speaking area, the title of Oma Eju Ejeh-Gaaku is a distinguished honor, reserved for individuals who have demonstrated exceptional service, leadership, and commitment to their community. Today 21st June 2024, this prestigious title is being conferred upon Abdullahi...

Governor Usman Ododo’s Anti-Corruption Efforts: A Case of Hypocrisy and Eye-Service- Okai

NewsDeskNgJun 21, 2024June 21, 20240

Political activist Comrade Usman Okai Austin has raised serious concerns about the anti-corruption efforts of Governor Usman Ododo in Kogi State. Okai has questioned the governor’s commitment to fighting corruption, particularly in light of allegations that he is protecting former Governor Yahaya Bello, who is reportedly under investigation by the...

Rivers: Network Of NGOs Condemn Violence, APC’s Call For State Of Emergency

NewsDeskNgJun 21, 2024June 21, 20240

The Network of NGOs on Peace Building in Nigeria has condemned in strongest terms the security situation in Rivers State following the expiration of the tenure of local government officials. The group also criticised the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) call for a state of emergency to be declared in the...

Gov Fubara Applauded For Allowing Former Rivers LG Officials Complete Tenure

NewsDeskNgJun 20, 2024June 20, 20240

The National Vanguard for Rule of Law (NVRL) has commended Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State for upholding the democratic tenets and allowing elected Local Government officials to complete their three-year tenure. The group said in an era where some governors undermine the democratic process by truncating the mandate of...

FACT CHECK: Did Hon. Abejide Leke Make Bogus Claims About Earnings of Lawmakers? (VIDEO)

NewsDeskNgJun 19, 2024June 19, 20240

A trending video on social media captures Elder Abejide Leke, the lawmaker representing Yagba Federal Constituency, reeling out what is claimed to be the earnings of lawmakers. In the video, Hon. Leke supposedly said he earns N2.5m as a basic salary, N5m for accommodation, N7.5m for furniture, N1.2m for newspaper,...

FEDERAL HIGH COURT AND NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL COURT LACK JURISDICTION TO DETERMINE CHIEFTAINCY MATTERS

NewsDeskNgJun 19, 2024June 19, 20240

By Femi Falana SAN In the last one week, the Federal High Court and the National Industrial Court have separately conferred jurisdiction on themselves to determine chieftaincy matters. Both decisions are highly erroneous as they cannot be justified under sections 251 and 254(C) of the Constitution. As will be demonstrated...

LG Chairmen Tenure: Gov Fubara Deserves Nobel Peace Prize – Nigerians In Diaspora

NewsDeskNgJun 18, 2024June 18, 20240

The Nigerians in Diaspora Monitoring Group (NDMG) has nominated Governor Siminalayi Fubara for the Nobel Peace Prize for saving democracy and eschewing illegality in Rivers State. The group, in a statement on Tuesday, said the governor was brave, decisive and swift to direct Heads of Local Government Administration to assume responsibility for...

WED: American alumni warns against indiscriminate felling of trees

NewsDeskNgJun 18, 2024June 18, 20240

From the left: Mr Francis Eghehan, member, United States Government Exchange Alumni Association (USGEAA), Rivers State; Mr Temple Bright, PRO, USGEAA; Prof. Edward Ezedike, Chairman, USGEAA, Prof. Helen Emasealu, Librarian, University of Port Harcourt; Prof. Andrew Obafemi, Dept. of Geography and Environmental Management, Uniport and Dr. K.U. Nwanyanwu, General Secretary,...

Board appointments: Abia APC members write Tinubu, reject State nominees

NewsDeskNgJun 18, 2024June 18, 20240

…say only two are party members The All Progressives Congress (APC), Abia State Chapter under the aegis of Abia APC Stakeholders Forum (AASF) has rejected the nominees for appointments into the various governing boards/councils of Tertiary institutions in Nigeria, except two persons. The Forum stated that outside the former minister...

GPP launches innovative Ecoline web printing machine, pledges to curb capital flight

NewsDeskNgJun 18, 2024June 18, 20240

From R-L: Mr. Richard Imonije Ag Regional Manager, representing MD BoI, Pastor Lanre Alabi, Director LW CGI, Mrs. Yemisi Edun, MD/CEO FCMB, Pastor Yemisi Kudehinbu, Chairman GPP, Pastor Ifeoma Chiemeka, Loveworld Inc Director, Corporate Affairs, Pastor Folasade Imoagene, MD/CEO GPP and Mr. Babajide Salako, President, Chartered Institute of Professional Printers...