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Stop Meddling in Our Party Affairs – Kogi SDP Warns Governor Ododo

NewsDeskNgAug 4, 2024August 4, 20240

The Kogi State chapter of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has warned Governor Usman Ododo to stop interfering in the party’s internal affairs, describing the move as “unacceptable” and a “blatant disregard for democratic principles.” In a press release issued on August 4, 2024, Isaiah Davies Ijele, Director of New...

Doguwa Fires Back at Abdulmumini, Calls Kwankwaso ‘Grandfather of Insults’

NewsDeskNgAug 4, 2024August 4, 20240

Hon. Alhassan Ado Doguwa, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream) and leader of the Northern Caucus, has responded to Rep Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa’s warning against insulting former governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. In a statement, Doguwa described Kwankwaso as the “grandfather of...

Order release of detained hunger protesters, Timi Frank urges Tinubu

NewsDeskNgAug 4, 2024August 4, 20240

…Calls for restraint on the use of lethal force by Police, others Comrade Timi Frank, the former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately order the unconditional release of all hunger protesters detained by the police and other security...

We’ll Be Eating’: Group Slams Senate President Godswill Akpabio Over Insensitive, Reckless Comments

NewsDeskNgAug 3, 2024August 3, 20240

A media group, Volunteer Media Advocacy for Accountable Leadership has described the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio as a disappointment to democracy and the upper chamber of the National Assembly. National Secretary of the group, David Enemali said Akpabio seems not to be ready for the position he currently occupies. Enemali...

Minimal Anger, Protests in North East Proof of NEDC’s Good Leadership – Group

NewsDeskNgAug 3, 2024August 3, 20240

The Agenda for Development in Africa (ADA) has commended the North East Development Commission (NEDC) for its exemplary leadership which has resulted in minimal anger and protests in the region despite the ongoing nationwide demonstrations. While other regions grapple with chaos and crisis, the group said the North East has...

No More Protests in Northern Nigeria – Arewa Youth Groups

NewsDeskNgAug 2, 2024August 2, 20240

Some Arewa youth groups have announced a ban on all forms of protests in Northern Nigeria for the next year. A statement signed by Comrade Mustapha Alkali said the decision was made after an assessment of the events that unfolded on August 1 during the protests against the Federal Government. According...

Kogi Govt, Sightsavers develop eye care strategic plan to eliminate avoidable blindness

NewsDeskNgAug 2, 2024August 2, 20240

By Palma Ileye Kogi State Government in collaboration with Sightsavers Nigeria has developed a strategic plan to sustain eye health services towards the elimination of avoidable blindness in the State. Governor, Ahmed Ododo stated this in Abuja at the Close-Out Ceremony of the Sightsavers project tagged: “Kogi State Eye Care...

Kangiwa’s 4-year service in NIHOTOUR improves tourism education in rural Nigeria

NewsDeskNgAug 2, 2024August 2, 20240

Details of the Director-General, NIHOTOUR, Nura Sani Kangiwa’s impact in improving tourism education in rural areas are compiled in a press release issued by Joesef Karim, Head, Research and Development Unit, For: National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, NIHOTOUR. The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, NIHOTOUR, was established in...

A Call for Sanity: Reflections on Day One of the Protest

NewsDeskNgAug 2, 2024August 2, 20240

By Michael Oche My take on day one of the protest. At the start of this protest, I had told myself that I will be indifferent, cheering both sides. Reason being that there is real hardship in the land. People are genuinely suffering and have a right to express their...

Billy Osawaru, Other Rep Members Accused of Corruption, Risk Recall Over Support for Alleged Oil Sector Fraud

NewsDeskNgAug 2, 2024August 2, 20240

Some members of the House of Representatives led by Hon. Billy Osawaru have been threatened with recalls over their perceived support for the corruption regime in the country’s oil and gas sector. The Save Nigeria Proactive Coalition (SNPC) which made this known in a press statement on Friday also accused...

Peaceful Collaboration Over Chaos: Why Responsible Engagement Must Guide Edo’s Future And The Continued Leadership Of Dr. Osamwonyi Atu

Organic endorsement: Gov Bago’s record and the future of Niger state

Taiwo Oyedele’s Appointment Shows Tinubu Is a Coach Who Knows When to Replace Fatigued Players — Renewed Hope Labourers Network

Stop Meddling in Our Party Affairs – Kogi SDP Warns Governor Ododo

Doguwa Fires Back at Abdulmumini, Calls Kwankwaso ‘Grandfather of Insults’

Order release of detained hunger protesters, Timi Frank urges Tinubu

We’ll Be Eating’: Group Slams Senate President Godswill Akpabio Over Insensitive, Reckless Comments

Minimal Anger, Protests in North East Proof of NEDC’s Good Leadership – Group

No More Protests in Northern Nigeria – Arewa Youth Groups

Kogi Govt, Sightsavers develop eye care strategic plan to eliminate avoidable blindness

Kangiwa’s 4-year service in NIHOTOUR improves tourism education in rural Nigeria

A Call for Sanity: Reflections on Day One of the Protest

Billy Osawaru, Other Rep Members Accused of Corruption, Risk Recall Over Support for Alleged Oil Sector Fraud