Death In Jail, A Call To Action…
Two awaiting trial inmates in Afokang Prison, in Calabar, Mr. Ntiero Effiong and Mr. Okon Eke, died two Wednesdays ago in their cells due to illnesses related to malnutrition. Another awaiting trial inmate died today Sunday in Cell A1, a…
Delta PDP Elects New Leadership as Oborevwori Hails Peaceful Congress
The Delta State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has elected a new State Executive Committee, with Chief Solomon Arenyeka emerging as the State Chairman. The election, which took place at the Cenotaph in Asaba, was hailed as peaceful…
Joe Igbokwe I Know, Bayo Onanuga I know, Reno Omokri I Know… Who Is This Amaka?
Prof Chris Nwaokobia Jnr When a nation loses its soul and its essence insignificant bigots become the discuss of a People and a nation that should otherwise concern itself with the serious job of making leadership responsible and responsive to…
Plotting 2031 in 2024: The Crack, the Enmity
Lere Olayinka One of the stories we were told in those days of tales by moonlight (Àlọ́ Àpamọ̀ and Àlọ́ Àpagbè) was that of the Hyena (ÃŒkookò). All carnivorous animals met and agreed to collective hunting and storage of food…
OpenLife Summit: Experts Gather to Tackle Nigeria’s Security Challenges, Boost Economic Growth
The maiden edition of the OpenLife Annual Summit held recently at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, brought together stakeholders from various fields to deliberate on Nigeria’s security situation and its impact on economic growth. The summit, themed…
Nigeria’s Federal Government Initiates External Audit of NNPC’s N2.7tn Subsidy Claim
The Federal Government has taken a significant step towards verifying the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPC) N2.7tn fuel subsidy claim by initiating the selection process for an external auditor. This move aims to determine the authenticity of the claim…
ALGON Partners WHO As Landmark Technical Workshop on Primary Health Care Revitalization Kicks Off in Abuja
A groundbreaking technical workshop on Primary Health Care (PHC) revitalization and operationalization has commenced in Abuja, Nigeria, marking a significant milestone in the country’s healthcare sector. The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) is partnering with the World Health…
Transfer Deadline Showdown: Manchester United and Chelsea in High-Stakes Talks Over Ben Chilwell Move
Manchester United and Chelsea are engaged in intense negotiations over a potential transfer of Ben Chilwell to Old Trafford, separate from ongoing discussions surrounding Jadon Sancho and Raheem Sterling. With the transfer deadline looming, the two Premier League giants are…
Federal Government Threatens to Shut Down Filling Stations Selling Petrol at N1,000/litre Amid Worsening Fuel Scarcity
The federal government, through the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), has threatened to shut down any filling stations found to be profiteering from Nigerians by selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, at exorbitant prices…
ALGON Set To Host Technical Workshop On Primary Healthcare Revitalization
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) is poised to host a high-level Technical Workshop on Primary Healthcare Revitalization and Operationalization Programme (PHC-ROP) on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at the Presidential Banquet Hall in Abuja. The event, held in…
Labour Party NTC Warns Against Julius Abure’s Illegal Congresses and National Convention, Consequences
The Labour Party National Transition Committee (LP-NTC) has issued a stern warning to party members and the general public against the planned membership registration/validation, congresses, and national convention called by the suspended former Acting National Chairman of the party, Mr….
