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Kogi Under Siege: Critic Slams Bello, Ododo Over Governance Failures

NewsDeskNgApr 11, 2026April 11, 20260

A political commentator, identified as I.D. Ijele, has issued a strongly worded critique of the administrations of former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, and the incumbent governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, alleging systemic failures and the erosion of governance structures in the state. In a statement dated April 11, 2027, the...

Inside Alege’s Five-Book Breakthrough: Diplomacy, Power, and the Human Story

NewsDeskNgApr 11, 2026April 11, 20260

A major intellectual and literary gathering is set to take centre stage in Nigeria’s capital as Ambassador Shina Fatai Alege prepares to launch five new books in a single landmark event. The grand launch, scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, 2026, will hold at 11:00 a.m. at the Merit House Auditorium,...

Tinubu Celebrates Dangote, Hails Contributions To Nigerian Economy

NewsDeskNgApr 11, 2026April 11, 20260

Tinubu celebrates Dangote’s birthday, highlighting his contributions to industrial growth, job creation and philanthropy across Nigeria and Africa. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to Africa’s foremost industrialist, Aliko Dangote, on the occasion of his birthday, commending his immense contributions to economic growth and industrial development. In a...

Transcorp Hilton Debunks ADC’s Allegation of Venue Booking Cancellation

NewsDeskNgApr 11, 2026April 11, 20260

Transcorp Hilton Abuja has firmly debunked claims by the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) that it cancelled their venue booking, describing the allegation as false and misleading. In an official statement issued by Acting General Manager Mohammed Saiid Khalil, the hotel dismissed the narrative as “inaccurate, malicious, and entirely fabricated.” The...

Centre defends due process in appointment of IST Chairman Aminu Junaidu

NewsDeskNgApr 10, 2026April 10, 20260

…says reforms boosting investor confidence in capital market The Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency (CSJET) has defended the appointment of Barrister Aminu Junaidu as Chairman of the Investment and Securities Tribunal (IST), insisting that due process was followed and rejecting claims that the appointment violated the Investment and...

‘Leave INEC Alone’ — Youth Leaders Tell Political Parties to Settle Internal Disputes

NewsDeskNgApr 9, 2026April 9, 20260

Leaders of civil society and youth organisations on Thursday threw their weight behind the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and its chairman, urging political parties to resolve their internal disputes without distracting the electoral body ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at INEC headquarters during solidarity and a follow-up...

Kano stakeholders petition presidency, warns against pressure to instal Garo as deputy Gov

NewsDeskNgApr 9, 2026April 9, 20260

A group of concerned stakeholders in Kano State has issued a strongly worded open letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alleging attempts by the Presidency to pressure Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf into appointing a deputy governor facing serious corruption charges. In a letter signed by Habib Musa Dawanan dated April...

Earn Your Rank, 4 Brigade Commander Tells Newly Promoted Officers

NewsDeskNgApr 8, 2026April 8, 20260

The Commander, 4 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Brig.-Gen. Ahmed Balogun, on Tuesday decorated five newly promoted senior officers and charged them to justify their elevation through renewed dedication, loyalty and service to the nation. The officers, elevated from the rank of Major to Lieutenant Colonel, were decorated at a...

Easter: Faleye felicitates NSITF staff, commends their dedication to duty

NewsDeskNgApr 7, 2026April 7, 20260

Managing Director/Chief Executive, Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barr. Oluwaseun Falaye, has celebrated staff of the Fund and commended their positive attitude to duty. Faleye, in an Easter message on Sunday, congratulated the staff on the occasion of the rise of Jesus Christ from the dead and also reminded...

Cleric distributes rice to members at Easter, preaches love

NewsDeskNgApr 7, 2026April 7, 20260

In the spirit of Easter, the Founder of World Harvest Ministries, Jikwoyi, Abuja, Archbishop Professor Leonard Bature Kawas, has distributed bags of rice to members of his church, extending support to dozens of families as part of the celebration. The outreach, held at the church premises, saw at least 40...