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40 CSOs Tender Apology, Pass Vote Of Confidence On FIRS Chairman

NewsDeskNgJul 1, 2024July 1, 20240

Forty Civil Society Organisations under the auspices of the Civil Society Committee Against Corruption in Nigeria (CSCACN) has passed a vote of confidence on the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Mr. Zacch Adedeji, for his exceptional leadership and achievements in revenue collection, tax administration, and contribution to...

Engr. Saleh Alhassan Kubah Emerged First-Ever Secretary of National Unity Pathfinders

NewsDeskNgJul 1, 2024July 1, 20240

Abuja, Nigeria – In a landmark move, the National Unity Pathfinders has announced the emergence of Engr. Saleh Alhassan as its Pioneer National Secretary, a significant milestone in the organization’s quest to promote national unity and harmony. Engr. Saleh, a visionary leader and seasoned professional, brings a wealth of experience...

Job Racketeering: NSCDC Officer, Tosin, Arraigned In Court Over N12.4m Fraud

NewsDeskNgJul 1, 2024July 1, 20240

R-L: NSCDC Mrs Olagunju Comfort Tosin standing in front of NSCDC Provost who took her to Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) for questioning over Job racketeering and alleged N12.4m fraud, recently. An officer of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mrs Olagunju Comfort Tosin with service number 36161...

Nigeria Captain Ahmed Musa Commits to Collaboration with FCT SWAN

NewsDeskNgJul 1, 2024July 1, 20240

Nigeria captain, Ahmed Musa, has expressed his readiness to support the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter on Sunday. Musa, a key figure in Nigerian football, made this commitment during a courtesy visit by the FCT SWAN executive, led by Chairman Kelechi Onwudiwe, on Sunday,...

Dr Andrew Aba: Meeting “The Oracle” Live In Makurdi 12 Years After

NewsDeskNgJul 1, 2024July 1, 20240

By Dr. Chinedu Aroh It was nostalgic meeting Dr Andrew Ame-Odindi Aba, whom I proudly call My Academic Father. The opportunity came courtesy of the presentation of his autobiography entitled “My Story” in Makurdi on June 29, 2024. Crossing the path of this erudite scholar is among the greatest things...

Timi Frank to Akpabio: Don’t provoke Kenyan-style revolt in Nigeria

NewsDeskNgJul 1, 2024July 1, 20240

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, on Monday, called on the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, not to provoke a Kenyan-style uprising in the country through his highly condescending and degrading comments. Frank gave this warning in a statement in Abuja...

NEDC Most Transparent, Result-Oriented Interventionist Agency – CSOs

NewsDeskNgJul 1, 2024July 1, 20240

***laud Alkali as a model study in development Twenty Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) under the aegis of the Open Monitor for Transparency (OMP) have commended the North East Development Commission (NEDC) as the most transparent and result-oriented interventionist agency in Nigeria. The group also hailed the MD/CEO, Mohammed G. Alkali...

Reflecting on Speaker Abbas’ impactful one year in office

NewsDeskNgJun 30, 2024June 30, 20240

By Jake Dan-Azumi It is remarkably easy to underestimate Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen due to his rare humility and self-effacing demeanour. Many of his colleagues and Nigerians observing from the sidelines never imagined him being elected Speaker, let alone succeeding in the role. This concern was further heightened by the...

Rivers: Group Raises Alarm Over Alleged Plots By Ex-Lawmakers To Compromise Judiciary, Buy Court Rulings

NewsDeskNgJun 30, 2024June 30, 20240

The Citizens Advocacy Against Corruption (CAAC) has raised an alarm over an alleged plot by former members of the Rivers State Assembly to compromise the judiciary. At a press conference in Abuja, the group claimed that these political actors are attempting to buy court rulings and undermine the confidence of...

Renowned Actor Olu Jacobs Dies At 81

NewsDeskNgJun 30, 2024June 30, 20240

The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, is in mourning as veteran actor Olu Jacobs has passed away at the age of 81. Jacobs, who was hailed as one of the greatest and most decorated African actors of his generation, leaves behind a legacy of outstanding achievements in acting. “Olu Jacobs was...