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T-Pain: Tinubu, Remi, And Akpabio Mocking Nigerians’ Hardship

NewsDeskNgOct 12, 2024October 12, 20240

By Farooq Kperogi The torment of incessantly escalating petrol prices and the consequent surge in the cost of everything have plunged Nigerians into a precipitous decline in quality of life. This dire situation is exacerbated by insensitive, almost mocking remarks from those responsible for inflicting this pain. President Bola Ahmed...

Past Ondo governors record only 20 per cent success – SDP guber candidate, Akingboye

NewsDeskNgOct 12, 2024October 12, 20240

The gubernatorial candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the forthcoming election in Ondo State, Otunba Bamidele Akingboye, has declared that past governors in the state have recorded only 20 per cent success. Akingboye made this declaration while addressing journalists at a press conference held in Ibadan, the Oyo...

Defence minister warns Amaechi over call for protest against hardship

NewsDeskNgOct 12, 2024October 12, 20240

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has condemned recent statements made by Rotimi Amaechi, accusing him of inciting violence and unrest among the Nigerian populace. Amaechi recently said Nigerians should be protesting against the hardship in the country. Matawalle in a statement released by the Director...

Toll-free hotline for reporting of religious freedom violations launched in Taraba

NewsDeskNgOct 12, 2024October 12, 20240

A toll-free hotline geared at encouraging residents to report violations of religious freedom in Taraba State has been launched. The initiative was introduced on Saturday during the screening of the movie, ‘Bridging the Abyss’, in Jalingo, the state capital. Our reporter gathered that the initiative is part of ongoing efforts...

Okai – Ritual killings, human parts business have taken over Igala land

NewsDeskNgOct 12, 2024October 12, 20240

A former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, House of Representatives candidate for Dekina/Bassa Federal Constituency of Kogi State, Austin Okai, on Saturday called on law enforcement agencies and traditional rulers in Igala land to address the rising tide of ritual killings and human trafficking in the area. Recent reports indicate a...

WHEN YOU VISIT A PRIEST, PLEASE REMEMBER…

NewsDeskNgOct 12, 2024October 12, 20240

By Cajetan Didam Isah. That a priest isn’t married, nor will he have a family of his own. No wife, no children. His family is his parishioners. He is a spiritual father in faith to the community he serves. His future is in celebrating the Eucharist at mass every day,...

Protecting Girl Child Rights: GYRIN Advocates for Specialized Commission”

NewsDeskNgOct 11, 2024October 11, 20240

The Girls and Youth Re-integration Network (GYRIN) is advocating for the establishment of a Girl Child Development Commission, and they’re calling on the Honourable Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr. Ayodele Olawande, to lead the charge. This appeal comes as the world celebrates the International Day of the Girl...

Rivers LG Polls: Observers Blame Gov Fubara’s Use Of Non-State Actors for Post-Election Violence

NewsDeskNgOct 11, 2024October 11, 20240

*Exonerate Police of Any Wrongdoing Independent observers have condemned the violence and arson that marred the Rivers State local government elections, blaming Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s supporters for the chaos. The Independent Election Monitoring Group, in its preliminary report, cited widespread irregularities, including the lack of election materials, non-use of electoral...

PDP Crisis: 100 Support Groups Back Damagun-led NWC

NewsDeskNgOct 11, 2024October 11, 20240

*say anti-democratic elements have no place in the party In a show of solidarity, over 100 support groups of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have thrown their weight behind the Umar Damagum-led National Working Committee (NWC), condemning attempts to undermine the party’s constitution. The groups, under the umbrella of Foundational...

Fuel Cost: CSO Accuses Mele Kyari-led NNPCL of Deliberate Mischief

NewsDeskNgOct 11, 2024October 11, 20240

*Says Hidden Charges Behind Increment The Coalition for Energy Reforms and Good Governance Advocacy has accused the Mele Kyari-led Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) of deliberate mischief and corruption, citing hidden charges as the reason behind the recent fuel price increment. According to the coalition, the NNPCL’s decision to...

MAFARKI debuts, spotlights Northern girl-child’s struggle for dreams

Calls Grow for NAFDAC DG to Step Down Ove Alcohol Ban

Dantsoho: Reforms, Oyetola’s Impact Responsible for Maritime Sector Transformation

T-Pain: Tinubu, Remi, And Akpabio Mocking Nigerians’ Hardship

Defence minister warns Amaechi over call for protest against hardship

Toll-free hotline for reporting of religious freedom violations launched in Taraba

Okai – Ritual killings, human parts business have taken over Igala land

WHEN YOU VISIT A PRIEST, PLEASE REMEMBER…

Protecting Girl Child Rights: GYRIN Advocates for Specialized Commission”

Rivers LG Polls: Observers Blame Gov Fubara’s Use Of Non-State Actors for Post-Election Violence

PDP Crisis: 100 Support Groups Back Damagun-led NWC

Fuel Cost: CSO Accuses Mele Kyari-led NNPCL of Deliberate Mischief