Ohanaeze Mourns Passing Of Ex-NIMASA DG, Agu

The Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has mourned the passing of Ferdinand Agu, former Secretary, Ohanaeze Committee on Planning and Strategy, former member, Ohanaeze committee on Diaspora and former Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). Ohanaeze, in a press statement on Saturday, signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Dr. Chiedozie Alex Ogbonnia; described the former Senior Special Assistant to the President, former Chairman of the Governing Council and Pro-Chancellor of...

Obi Lauds South Africa’s Commitment To Credible Election

Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections has lauded South Africa for its commitment to credible elections. He described the outcome of the country’s recent poll as a “shining example” worthy of emulation, and berated the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the manner it conducted the 2023 general elections. Obi noted that it’s in stark contrast to the “show of shame” that the giant of Africa, Nigeria, presented to...

Shettima Lauds Ekiti First Lady’s Empowerment Initiatives

…Lifts Adire Ekiti Hub With N5million  Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday paid a visit to the Adire Ekiti Hub as part of his one day official visit to Ekiti State. He commended the First Lady of Ekiti State, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, for coming up with an initiative to give economic empowerment to hundreds of Ekiti youths and giving them an opportunity to be job creators. The Governor described Oyebanji as “a worthy princess, intelligent...

Ogun: Abiodun Tasks New Perm Sectaries On Service Excellence, Teamwork 

The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun on Friday sworn-in four new permanent secretaries with a promise that his administration would continue to create the necessary ambience for the optimal development of the state. The new permanent secretaries are, Mr. Bernard Olanrewaju Ogunyinka, Mr. Augustine Adekunle Oyesanwen, Engr. Olanike Olawunmi Ogunbona, and Mrs. Arinola Nusirat Adetayo. While speaking at the swearing-in ceremony, held at the Exco Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Abiodun said he remains committed...

Nigerian Senate Divided Over Bill Banning Open Grazing

…bill passes second reading despite opposition. A proposed bill aiming to ban open grazing and establish ranches in Nigeria caused division among senators in the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday. The bill was sponsored by Senator Titus Zam, representing Benue North-West Senatorial District, who argued that the ongoing clashes between farmers and herders could be resolved through the legislation. “Now is the time to adopt international best practices in animal husbandry. Now is the time to...

Federal Government Moves To Fight Climate Change, Inaugurates Ambassadors

The Federal Government has inaugurated the OXFAM Nigeria Climate Justice Youth Ambassadors as part of efforts to combat climate challenges nationwide. This initiative aims to encourage the Federal Ministry of Environment to adopt environmental and climate change education as a priority, aiming to foster a climate-conscious generation and establish environment clubs in Nigerian schools nationwide. Inaugurating the group in Abuja, to mark the World Environment Day, Minister of Environment Mallam Balarabe Lawal urged the ambassadors...

Atiku Accuses Tinubu’s Administration Of Diverting Funds Through Secret Petrol Subsidy

…Says FG Should Be Courageous In Owning Its Policies, Accountable To Nigerians The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has accused the Bola Tinubu administration of diverting public funds through petrol subsidy, hence the refusal of the government to reveal how much is being spent on subsidy. Atiku made the remark in a press statement on Thursday signed by Paul Ibe, his Media Adviser in...

Afenifere Commends Tinubu Over Naming Of Wole Soyinka Way in Abuja

The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has commended President Bola Tinubu for naming the Arterial Road in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, after Professor Wole Soyinka. This was contained in a press statement signed by the organisation’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Jare Ajayi, on Thursday. Recall that President Tinubu, on Tuesday this week while commissioning the said road which runs from Northern Parkway to Outer Northern Expressway (ONEX) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),...

National Orientation Agency Officially Presents The New National Anthem

The Director General of the National Orientation Agency, NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has formally presented the official National Anthem to Nigerians. Speaking at the press conference organized by the Agency at the headquarters Abuja, the DG stated the importance of publicizing the correct version, rendition, and lyrics of the new National Anthem to Nigerians worldwide. “It is important to know the approved version of the National Anthem as it serves as the identity of our...

Paul Chukwuma’s Alleged Arrest: Nigerian Media and the Rising Fake News Culture

“Invitation by ICPC is part of their routine regulatory duties and this should not raise any concern.” —Ebuka Onyekwelu The story of the arrest and detention of Mr. Paul Chukwuma is untrue in its entirety. Stories like this are easy to verify. The good thing, however, is that the fake story has once again raised a serious question of credibility and reliability within Nigeria’s media space. It is disturbing that media outfits can just pick...

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