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Festus Keyamo: Timely Transformation of Nigeria’s Aviation Sector

NewsDeskNgJan 7, 2024January 7, 20240

By Toby Prince In a country where the aviation sector was once deemed untouchable, shrouded in tales of evil spirits and insurmountable challenges, a new force has emerged. Festus, the son of Keyamo, has stepped onto the scene, armed with a determination and fearlessness that sets him apart. The Nigerian...

Before We Crucify The Nigerian Navy On Oil Theft

NewsDeskNgJan 7, 2024January 7, 20240

By Goodluck Amuna There is an interesting debate about oil theft in the country, but little emphasis has been placed on the quantity of crude oil produced in the country. I some issues with the narrative on crude oil theft. I believe its one-sided. The solution to this problem would...

Does Benue have a chief security officer?

NewsDeskNgJan 7, 2024January 7, 20240

By Peter Awunah, PhD Last week, the people in the villages along the highway stretching from Okpokwu to Ogbadibo local government areas of Benue State raised alarm over the occupation of their farmlands, homes and forests by armed herdsmen. The people lamented that the marauders have been brazenly engaging in attacks...

Yakubu Dogara Condemns Plateau Killings, Urges President Tinubu to Bring Perpetrators to Justice

NewsDeskNgJan 7, 2024January 7, 20240

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has expressed his condolences to the government and people of Plateau State over the killings of innocent perosons in communities in Bokkos, Mangu and Barkin-Ladi Local kGovernment Areas on Christmas Eve. Rt. Hon. Dogara made his feelings known on...

CSOs Warn against impending dangers over Plots to Truncate Democracy in Nigeria

NewsDeskNgJan 6, 2024January 6, 20240

Civil Society Networks have decried what they term, “declining level of Democracy in Nigeria” at the moment. The CSOs under the umbrella of Northern States Civil Society Networks said the alarm became pertinent owing to the ongoing contending of electoral out comes in Kano, Zamfara, Imo and Plateau. The chairman...

Ganduje commissions VIP lodge, 1.7km roads in Akwanga

NewsDeskNgJan 6, 2024January 6, 20240

National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has commissioned the newly constructed VIP Lodge, as well as three intra city roads estimated at 1.7km in Akwanga, headquarters of Akwanga Local Government Area. Commissioning the VIP lodge on Saturday, the APC national chairman, commended Governor...

Betta Hero Of Anti-Corruption Campaign In Africa – Commonwealth Society

NewsDeskNgJan 6, 2024January 6, 20240

The Commonwealth Society of Nigeria (CSN) has named the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, as its anti-corruption hero and ambassador. The group said Betta was selected owing to her zero tolerance for sharp practice as well as her uncompromising and resolute approach to governance as demonstrated in...

Manu Soro: A Thoroughbred Parliamentarian with a Difference

NewsDeskNgJan 5, 2024January 5, 20240

By William Ochonu In the depth of politics exist different pillars holding many developed, and developing nations in place. These pillars are prominent personalities that stand as bedrocks of many great nations, they are always ready to help withstand any raging storm, and any magnitude of shockwave. Without them, no...

That Mischievous Report On Port Harcourt, Warri Refineries

NewsDeskNgJan 5, 2024January 5, 20240

By Temitayo Ezekiel If there’s any organization in Nigeria that is a soft target for slothful critics, it’s most certainly the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The reasons are obvious. It’s in charge of harnessing Nigeria’s oil and gas reserves, which provides 95 percent of the country’s foreign exchange...

Fraud In Tinubu’s Government As Humanitarian Affairs Minister Directs Payment Of Public Funds Into Private Account

NewsDeskNgJan 5, 2024January 5, 20240

Dr Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation asked the Accountant General of the Federation, Mrs Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein to send public funds to a private account, according to a letter obtained by SaharaReporters. The private account belongs to Oniyelu Bridget Mojisola, identified as a project manager...