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IPAC Lauds Tinubu’s Neutrality in Supreme Court Judgements, Hails Rule of Law Triumph

NewsDeskNgJan 14, 2024January 14, 20240

The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has commended President Bola Tinubu for his unwavering commitment to the independence of the judiciary and the principles of the rule of law following the Friday’s Supreme Court pronouncements on state governorship elections. In a statement signed by its National Chairman, Alhaji Yusuf Dantalle,...

Alleged N585m Fraud : Documents reveals Betta Edu’s Adherence to Due Process

NewsDeskNgJan 14, 2024January 14, 20240

The suspended minister, Dr. Betta Edu, currently facing investigation for an alleged N585 million fraud, is said to have meticulously followed existing due processes, according to a source conversant with modern administrative procedures. The source explained that senior officials of the Ministry, notably Halima Shehu – who handled the entire...

Scores reportedly killed in FCT community, over 30 others abducted

NewsDeskNgJan 14, 2024January 14, 20240

Several people have been reportedly killed while over 30 others were said to have been abducted by bandits in Suka Kahuta village, along Jere -Abuja road. The incident was said to have occurred on Friday night when the bandits raided the community located near the SCC banana farm on Jere-Abuja...

Gbaja: An Uncommon Phenomenal Representative

NewsDeskNgJan 14, 2024January 14, 20240

By Philip Agbese In this piece, I will address him as Gbaja for convenience. The reason is plausible. Rt Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila is an uncommon personality who always puts his best foot forward. The story of Gbaja is compelling, one who came, saw, and conquered as far as political leadership...

2024 BUDGET AND HOW BICHI GOT IT RIGHT

NewsDeskNgJan 14, 2024January 14, 20240

By William Ochonu The year 2024 etched itself in Nigerian history as the year Abubakar Bichi, the Kano-born legislator, defied expectations and steered the Appropriation Bill through a tumultuous House of Representatives, emerging as a beacon of efficiency and integrity. To many, Bichi was a fresh face in the realm...

Benue State University threatens sanctions, forbids miniskirts, dreadlocks,other ” indecent” dressing

NewsDeskNgJan 14, 2024January 14, 20240

The management of Benue State University (BSU), has announced a ban on dreadlock hairs, make-up, skirts above knees and other certain dress codes it deemed inappropriate and indecent. The task force committee set up by the university which made this known in a statement issued on Saturday warned that the...

Gov. Alia appeals to kidnappers to release LG chair, others

NewsDeskNgJan 14, 2024January 14, 20240

Gov. Hyacinth Alia, has appealed to kidnappers of the Caretaker Chairman, Ukum Local Government Area (LGA) of the state, Rev Gideon Haanongon, and three others, to release them unconditionally. Alia made the appeal on Saturday, during a funeral oration for Ter (paramount ruler) Katsina-Ala, Chief Fezanga Wombo, at the Akume...

Côte d’Ivoire sink Guinea-Bissau in AFCON 2023 opening match

NewsDeskNgJan 14, 2024January 14, 20240

Hosts Cote d’Ivoire on Saturday in Abidjan defeated Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in the opening match of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The match was played at the 60, 000 capacity Alassane Ouattara stadium in Abidjan. With the win Cote D’Ivoire have temporarily shot to the top of Group A,...

VIDEO: Female Soldier Narrates Allege Maltreatment For Refusing Sex By Three Senior Officers

NewsDeskNgJan 14, 2024January 14, 20240

The female soldier, in a video on Tik Tok, alleged that the three senior officers subjected her to various degrees of dehumanisation, following her refusal to accept sexual overtures, allegedly from Colonel Abdulkareem. The Nigerian Army however stated that it has commenced investigation into a claim by the young female...

Social Critic, Austin Okai Lightens up Emewe-Opada community

NewsDeskNgJan 14, 2024January 14, 20240

Social Critic, Politician and Media Analyst, Comrade Austin Okai has donated a large numbers of solar street lights to boost both security, economic and social services to his immediate community, Emewe Opada. The gesture confirmed both in the conventional and social media was part of his support to his community...