Black Sunday As Petrol Tanker Goes Up in Flames in Lokoja
By Idris Isah Casuaties as Petrol to tanker explodes in Lokoja, killing some unsuspected number of victims and millions of properties also in flames. An eye witness confirmed that the tanker had fallen down while negotiating the Ganaja village round…
June 12: ALGON National President Hon. Kolade David Alabi Hails Rural Populace For Their Patience Amidst All Democratic Experience
… Makes Case For Better Future The National President of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Hon. Kolade David Alabi has, in his Democracy Day message, commended rural populace for their patience amidst all democratic experience, describing them…
FG Organises Public Lecture, Juma’at Prayers To Commemorate Democracy Day
The Federal Government of Nigeria has organized a special Juma’at prayer and public lecture as part of activities to mark the 2022 Democracy Day celebration. While leading the prayer in Abuja Nigeria’s capital, the Chief Imam of the national mosque,…
2022 Democracy Day: Nothing To Celebrate Under Buhari, Says Rights Group
Civil rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), on the occasion of the 2022 Democracy Day on Sunday, said there is nothing to celebrate under the oppressive regime of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.). HURIWA,…
Tanko Yakasai Visits Asiwaju Bola Tinubu After His Emergence As APC Presidential Flagbearer
96 years old Alhaji Salihu Abubarka Tanko Yakasai, human rights activist, Marxism–Leninism and founding member Arewa Consultative Fourm paid a congratulatory visit to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his victory at the APC Presidential primary held at Eagle square on…
SERG Calls on INEC, Security Agencies, To Protect Igbos Seeking To Register As Voters
… Urges Extension of CVR Deadline Leading pan-Igbo sociopolitical pressure group, the South East Revival Group (SERG) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to protect Igbos in all parts of the country as they…
NDE Kicks-Off Apprenticeship Scheme For 990 Trainees In Oyo
Determined to combat the menace of unemployment in the country, the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has kicked-off the orientation training for 990 youths of Basic National Open Apprenticeship Scheme, B-NOAS and Advance National Open Apprenticeship Scheme, A-NOAS, in Oyo…
Presidential Running Mate: INEC Issues Deadline To Atiku, Tinubu, Obi, Others
Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set June 17, 2022 deadline for presidential candidates to name their running mates. It also set a July 15 deadline for state elections. INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood…
June 12: NGIJ To Commence Governance Assessment Tour in Osun
The Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ) will on Sunday June 12, 2022 commences Governance Assessment visit in Osun State in order to assess the impact of Governor Gboyega Oyetola led administration ahead the State governorship election. The Guild in…
Governors Inuwa Yahaya, El-Rufai, Sanwo-Olu, Others Inaugurated as Members of Presidential Council on Digital Economy and E-government
Recall that President Buhari had recently approved the appointment of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya as a member of the Presidential Council on Digital Economy and E-government. The notice of his appointment was contained in a letter signed by the Minister…
Asaba Airport Calibrate ILS, Targets International Operations
The Asaba Airport has said it was targeting improved services and international flight operations with the successful verification of the Instrument Landing System (ILS) at the airport. Managing Director of the Asaba Airport Company, Christophe Penninck disclosed this in Asaba…