Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) has called on governments in Africa to ensure press freedom in their countries even as it calls on media professionals to use information as a tool for nation-building. A statement by the foundation Communications Officer, Dickson Ominabo, to commemorate the 2021 World Press Freedom Day quoted Executive Director of the Foundation, Ann Iyonu, as saying this year’s theme: ‘Information as a Public Good,’ is a call to action on the shared responsibilities...
Spiritual Director, Adoration Ministry Enugu Rev. Father Ejike Mbaka has admitted meeting President Muhammadu Buhari with three white men over a contract. Mbaka, an ardent supporter of Buhari until recently, had told worshippers in Enugu last Wednesday that the President had failed the nation and ought to resign. The Presidential spokesman Garba Shehu had earlier said that the clergyman had sought an audience with the President, but to the disappointment of presidential aides, he came...
YOLA — Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa state has reiterated the determination of his administration of protecting the lives and properties of the citizenry considering the security challenges bedeviling some parts of the country. The Governor who spoke at a Ramadan lecture organized by the Centre for Islamic Thought (CIT), Yola held at the Federal College of Education Yola, said the government will continue to fight crimes perpetrated by unscrupulous elements in the society....
Bauchi State government on Monday raised an alarm over the security threats to the state following infiltration of armed bandits from neighbouring states where insurgents group Boko Haram operates and causes hardship. Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mohammed Sabiu Baba, raised the alarm while addressing journalists at the Government House, Bauchi, after an emergency Security Council meeting. The SSG added that some bandits have infiltrated the state, saying no fewer than five bandits had...
The Federal Government has expressed concerns about recent attacks on some of the facilities of the custodial centres by hoodlums and gunmen and declared the centres across the country ‘Red Zones’ to invaders. Minister of Interior, Ọgbẹni Rauf Arẹgbẹsọla who spoke while addressing Squadron Commanders of the Nigerian Correctional Service, in Abuja, during the weekend, charged them that they were armed and positioned to directly guard the centres and defend their integrity. “Earlier this month,...
YOLA — Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa state has restated the resolve of his administration to remain consistent in every facet of human endeavor remains unshakeable despite daunting challenges of the COVID-19 Pandemic and the attendant economic crunch. He appreciates the organized Labour in the State for towing the path of industrial harmony and embracing dialogue as an imperative to resolving disputes and acknowledged the eternal contributions of workers. The Governor stated this Saturday...
Taraba State Governor, Arc. Darius Dickson Ishaku, his Deputy, Engineer Haruna Manu and other top government functionaries boycotted the annual May Day celebration being celebrated worldwide as workers’ day. Head of Service, Suzan Nathan, who was the only government official visible at the Jolly Nyame stadium venue of the worker’s day celebration, seats reserved for other dignitaries were unoccupied. Similarly, there was a low turnout of workers and other expected dignitaries to grace the occasion....
The Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), Rev. Yakubu Pam, has admonished youths in Nigeria to channel their energy to peace initiatives and shun violent tendencies that will divide the country. Rev. Pam stated this during a two-day leadership and peace summit organized by the Christian Association of Nigeria, Plateau State Youth Wing, noted that youths are true agents of peaceful coexistence and encouraged them to work in that direction for the liberation of Nigeria....
The Southern Kaduna People’s Union (SOKAPU) said abductors of 65 Adara natives from Libere Gida, Kallah Ward in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, have demanded N350million ransom for their release. The Union disclosed the abductors have been in touch with the community for ransom, explained that 10 out of the 65 abducted villagers escaped a day after they were kidnapped. It stressed that by the latest village headcount, 72 persons were being held...
KANO — Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano State has approved the implementation of 65 years as retirement age for teachers and lecturers in the state’s higher institutions. The governor also announced the approval of 40 years as the service retirement years for teachers and lecturers across the state’s tertiary institutions. The governor announced this during an award night organized by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) on Saturday in Kano to mark the 2021 May...
