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Tribute to Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila: A Modern-Day Nostradamus

NewsDeskNgAug 29, 2024August 29, 20240

By Philip Agbese Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, the immediate past Speaker of the House of Representatives and current Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, has left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s progress. His unwavering commitment to the nation’s growth is a testament to his exceptional leadership. Gbajabiamila’s support for...

Group Lauds Tinubu’s Appointment of New DGs for DSS, NIA

NewsDeskNgAug 29, 2024August 29, 20240

*calls for replacement of oil and gas chiefs to sanitise sector The Advocates of Justice in Africa (AJA) has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing new Directors-General for the Department of State Services (DSS) and National Intelligence Agency (NIA). In a statement signed by Barrister Johnson Ali Usman, the group...

Timi Frank to Bode George: You lack power to decide Atiku’s fate in 2027

NewsDeskNgAug 29, 2024August 29, 20240

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank on Thursday lambasted a former deputy national chairman (South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George for claiming that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar would not be President in 2027. Frank in a statement...

Silencing of Labour Voices: Ajaero’s ordeal and the threat to Nigerian democracy

NewsDeskNgAug 29, 2024August 29, 20240

By Michael Oche The recent targeting of labour leaders, including the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, has raised alarm bells about the state of democracy in Nigeria. Ajaero has been teargassed, beaten by the police, and kidnapped by security agencies – a chilling reminder of...

WHAT HAS GOV ALIA DONE WITH BENUE’S N380 BILLION?

NewsDeskNgAug 28, 2024August 28, 20240

By Peter Awunah, PhDawunahpeter@gmail.com Yesterday, I came across a shocking report in Daily Trust newspaper which read that 21 states of the federation are seeking loans amounting to N1.65 trillion to fund their 2024 budget deficits despite the increase in the allocations they have received from the Federation Account Allocation...

Northern Forum Hail Tinubu Over Appointment Of NIA, DSS DGs

NewsDeskNgAug 27, 2024August 27, 20240

A prominent socio-political group in Northern Nigeria, Northern Alternative Forum (NAF), has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the appointment of new Directors-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS). Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed was named the new Director-General of the NIA, while Adeola Oluwatosin...

Civil rights group calls for investigation of Matrix Oil over importation of blended crude, violation of sanctions on Russian oil

NewsDeskNgAug 27, 2024August 27, 20240

The Centre for Accountability and Transparency (CAAT) has called for an investigation into Matrix Oil’s importation of blended crude oil, alleging violation of international sanctions on Russian oil. Speaking at a press conference, convener Okwa Dan claims Matrix Oil’s actions have caused economic sabotage, environmental pollution, and health risks to...

NELFUND: Deputy Speaker, Assures S/East Students Will Be Included In FG’s Loan Soon, Says Governors, NASS Members On Top Of Situation

NewsDeskNgAug 27, 2024August 27, 20240

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has given assurance that students from the south east geopolitical zone will soon be included in the Federal Government students’ loan. It will be recalled that the South East Caucus in the National Assembly has protested the exclusion...

FACTS about Agada’s suit against APC NWC and Benue APC Unity Caretaker Committee led by Omale

NewsDeskNgAug 27, 2024August 27, 20240

By Aare Abiodun Oluwarotimi It was an interesting Benue throughout last week because of the litigations, crazy drama, and media attacks over matters that the actors could have resolved easily. Pride and blindness won’t let them fix things so let’s expose them a little. I have been on the telephone...

Why Matrix Energy Should Stop Dancing Naked

NewsDeskNgAug 26, 2024August 26, 20240

By David Tunde In a flagrant and audacious exhibition of corporate greed and regulatory failure, Matrix Energy Limited, a prominent player in Nigeria’s petroleum industry, led by CEO Abdulkadir Adisa Aliu, has become embroiled in a scandal of monumental proportions involving the importation of subpar fuel products. This disturbing revelation,...