Update: Enugu Catholic Diocese Behind My Disappearance Ordeal, Fr. Mbaka Reveals

NewsNigeriaPoliticsRegionsUpdate: Enugu Catholic Diocese Behind My Disappearance Ordeal, Fr. Mbaka Reveals

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)May 7, 2021

The Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry Enugu Nigeria, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka has expressed gratitude to his followers for the peaceful protest staged against his suspicious disappearance. Addressing the mammoth crowd of protesters shortly after his release, Mbaka revealed that he had been kept incommunicado for a day, insisting that he has no problem whatsoever with the church. “Since yesterday (Tuesday) I’ve not been around; I don’t know what I did. If not what you...

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Insecurity: FG Should Own Up to their Failure — Wike

Crime & SecurityNational SecurityNewsNigeriaInsecurity: FG Should Own Up to their Failure — Wike

Beloved John (Staff Writer)May 7, 2021

In view of the heightening insecurity across the country, River State governor, Nyesom Wike lashed out at APC, and the Buhari-led administration on Thursday, describing them as unsympathetic. The governor, soliciting support for Nigeria from “true nationalists” accused the ruling party of losing the capability to ease the tension and resolve the security challenges. Addressing his guest from the south-south zonal working committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Port Harcourt, Wike asked the...

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Obasanjo Condemns Paying Ransom to Bandits, Says Jonathan Also Paid Ransom

Crime & SecurityNational SecurityNewsNigeriaObasanjo Condemns Paying Ransom to Bandits, Says Jonathan Also Paid Ransom

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)May 6, 2021

Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has called on the Federal Government to develop means of dealing with kidnappers and bandits heavily in place of the ransom payment. The elder statesman stressed the need for leaders to ensure that 2023 marked the beginning of a new federation for Nigeria, warning that the country may slide into what he described as ground dissolution. The former President made the recommendation on Wednesday while receiving members of the...

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Nigeria’s Electoral Body To Convert Verification Centres Into Polling Units

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNigeria’s Electoral Body To Convert Verification Centres Into Polling Units

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 6, 2021

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced nationwide verification exercise for centres proposed to be converted to polling units across the country. The commission’s chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu disclosed this Tuesday at the INEC office in Karu local government of Nasarawa State during a visit to some of the proposed centres and existing polling units in the FCT and Nasarawa state. He said the purpose of the verification exercise was to ensure the right...

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OPINION: Measuring Boko Haram’s Impact on State Security Services

AfricaCrime & SecurityOpinionOPINION: Measuring Boko Haram’s Impact on State Security Services

PilotnewsMay 5, 2021

By John Campbell and Asch Harwood   The Nigerian state security apparatus has a long history of human rights violations. Most recently, the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), a notorious Nigerian police unit, made international headlines for its brutality and a wave of massive protests calling for its disbandment—which were then quashed by security services in a horrifying massacre of peaceful protestors. In many instances, the military’s response to Boko Haram has been similarly heavy-handed and indiscriminate. Abuses have been...

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Federal Government To Prune Agencies, Review Salaries Of Civil Servants

EconomyLabourNewsNigeriaFederal Government To Prune Agencies, Review Salaries Of Civil Servants

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 5, 2021

ABUJA — The federal government says it has directed the National Salaries, Incomes & Wages Commission (NSIWC) to review salaries of civil servants and some federal agencies. BudgIT, a civic-tech non-profit organization, said it recently uncovered 316 duplicated capital projects worth N39.5 billion in the 2021 budget. Minister of finance, budget, and national planning Zainab Ahmed announced this at a policy dialogue on corruption and cost of governance in Nigeria, organised by the Independent Corrupt...

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As the World Commemorates World Press Freedom Day, How Free is the Nigerian Press

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionAs the World Commemorates World Press Freedom Day, How Free is the Nigerian Press

PilotnewsMay 5, 2021

“In a functional democracy, the press must navigate the onerous duty of shaping the conscience, choices and will of the society” ―Ebuka Onyekwelu May 3, of every year, is celebrated as World Press Freedom Day. All over the world, Press Freedom continues to be a topical issue with, in some instances, the argument moving from needing more freedom, to questions about just the appropriate level of freedom that can be permissible, for the press. The...

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OPINION: In a Reversal, Nigeria Wants U.S. Africa Command Headquarters in Africa

Foreign PolicyNigeriaOpinionUnited StatesOPINION: In a Reversal, Nigeria Wants U.S. Africa Command Headquarters in Africa

PilotnewsMay 4, 2021

By John Campbell, Guest Columnist and Blogger   On April 27, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, in a virtual meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, requested that the United States move the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) headquarters from Stuttgart, Germany to Africa. The request marks a reversal of official Nigerian opposition—first made public twelve years ago—to AFRICOM plans to move to the continent. The shift likely reflects the conclusion that the security situation in West Africa and Nigeria is...

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Thoughts on the politics of the Anambra Airport and Governor Obiano

ColumnsEconomyNigeriaOpinionThoughts on the politics of the Anambra Airport and Governor Obiano

PilotnewsMay 3, 20211

“With this achievement,  governor Obiano has earned an enviable spot in the chronicles of Anambra times.” ―Ebuka Onyekwelu As expected, the Anambra International Airport, Umueri which test flight successfully landed and took off a few days ago has drawn several commentaries. One must however admit that the argument, fanfare on the part of government supporters, and dismissal on the part of most opposition of this project, are not altogether unforeseen considering that the expectations of...

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Kogi Commissioner Murdered by Gunmen

Crime & SecurityNewsPoliceKogi Commissioner Murdered by Gunmen

Beloved John (Staff Writer)May 3, 2021

Kogi state pension commissioner, Adebayo Solomon has been killed by gunmen while returning from a trip on Saturday. The commissioner was attacked at Eruku village, a few kilometres to Egbe and on the boundary between the two states. The spokesperson of the police in Kogi, Williams Aya confirmed the incident. According to Premium Times report, Aya admitted that the incident is currently been investigated while the corpse of the deceased has been deposited at ECWA...

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