OPINION

#EndBadGovernance Protests : Nigerian Physicians Advocacy Group Urges FG to Dialogue

By Ada Nkong Nigerian Physicians Advocacy Group NPAG has called on the government to open channels of dialogue with protesters and other stakeholders as a means of addressing the concerns of the masses. In a statement signed by Susan Edionwe made available to our correspondent, the physicians say while they support the spirit and intent… Continue reading #EndBadGovernance Protests : Nigerian Physicians Advocacy Group Urges FG to Dialogue

Security

DICON @ 60: MATAWALLE TO ADDRESS PRESS TO COMMEMORATE ANNIVERSARY

Minister of State for Defence .Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle,  will address the Press in commemoration of DICON @60 on Monday, 12th August 2024 by 11am at Ministry of Defence Conference Room Ship House, Abuja. A statement signed by Mr Henshaw Ogubike reports the minister as saying DICON's 60th Anniversary celebration will showcase its achievements and… Continue reading DICON @ 60: MATAWALLE TO ADDRESS PRESS TO COMMEMORATE ANNIVERSARY

ENTERTAINMENT & LIFE STYLE

Chronicles of The Failure That Refused to Fail

By DC Enamhe You know we have people who pride themselves with being the first to go abroad and should be the only ones there so when they can come home to bury loved ones , they wear what we have never seen ( thank you internet) My elder sister lives in the USShe never… Continue reading Chronicles of The Failure That Refused to Fail

Security

Badaru Calls for Strengthening of ECOWAS Security Cooperation for Enhanced Defence Capabilities

By Ada Nkong Minister of Defence,  Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has called on the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff to strengthen their security cooperation inorder to enhance their defence capabilities against any security threat. A statement signed by Mr Henshaw Ogubike says the Minister made the call during the 42nd Ordinary Meeting of the… Continue reading Badaru Calls for Strengthening of ECOWAS Security Cooperation for Enhanced Defence Capabilities

Diplomatic relations

British Envoy Assures of Safety of Nigerians in The  UK,  Meets NiDCOM Boss

By Ada Nkong Following the recent disorder in a number of cities in the United Kingdom, British High Commissioner to Nigeria Dr Richard Mongomery has assured the large diaspora population of Nigerains in the UK of their safety and security. A statement signed by Mr Gabriel Odu of the press, public relations and protocol unit… Continue reading British Envoy Assures of Safety of Nigerians in The  UK,  Meets NiDCOM Boss

OPINION

Addressing Reservation on UNICAL SUG President Number of  Aides

By DC Enamhe Ms. SUG President, Blessing Alims, I have perused your justification for appointing 50 political aides. My reservations please: There are 175 Universities in Nigeria and 53 Federal Universities. Thus, student unionism is not a new concept in Nigeria and indeed in the world. Unical Alumni is being bombarded with negative reactions regarding… Continue reading Addressing Reservation on UNICAL SUG President Number of  Aides

HUMAN INTEREST

Palliatives: Sen Jarigbe Agom Doles Out Cash Gifts and 10,000 Bags of Rice

By Ada Nkong In the wake of the rising cost of living and the attendant hardship on the masses,  Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe representing Cross River North , has doled out cash gifts and 10,000 50kg bags of rice to aid his constituents . The palliatives were distributed to women including Catholic Women Organization (CWO)… Continue reading Palliatives: Sen Jarigbe Agom Doles Out Cash Gifts and 10,000 Bags of Rice

JUDICIARY

Edo 2024 Forgery case: The Real Reason Why the Court Lambasted Ighodalo’s Lawyers

By O.J. Omoruyi Esq Prologue The appeal was filed by Ken Mozia SAN, The main objective of the interlocutory appeal was to render inchoate whatever decision Hon. Justice James Omotosho gave in respect of the voter's card forgery allegation against Mr. Asue Ighodalo. Their main relief at page of the CTC of the Judgment of… Continue reading Edo 2024 Forgery case: The Real Reason Why the Court Lambasted Ighodalo’s Lawyers

Transportation

Nationwide Protests: ATACA Move Annual Seminar to October 3

By Ada Nkong Following the uncertainties associated with the lingering nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests against hunger and hardship across the country, the organizers of the 4th Annual Seminar of the Abuja Transport & Aviation Correspondents Association (ATACA), originally set for August 7, 2024, at the NICON Luxury Hotel in Abuja, have announced postponement of the programme.… Continue reading Nationwide Protests: ATACA Move Annual Seminar to October 3