Voice for the voiceless
The Nigerian Army has dismissed media reports suggesting a leadership gap following the absence of Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), who is currently on annual leave. In a statement issued on Monday by Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Director of Defence Information, the Army emphasized that no acting Chief of Army…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has pledged decisive action against those responsible for setting fire to three local government secretariats in the state. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony of four new commissioners at the Government House in Port Harcourt, Fubara vowed that the arsonists would be identified and held accountable through a collaboration with security…
A devastating accident occurred late Tuesday night, claiming the lives of 10 individuals, including three children, along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway at the Abule Osun area. The tragic incident happened when a fully-loaded Toyota Sienna vehicle, speeding along the expressway, collided with a stationary truck. According to a statement by Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary of the…
A battle on the electoral turf has just been won and lost in Edo state, Nigeria. Constitution providing for only two terms in office for Governors and the President. The Gubernatorial election to see Obaseki out of office and to determine the next occupant of the Osadebey Government House in Benin was held on Saturday,…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has emphasized the importance of citizen participation in ensuring the security of lives and property in Nigeria. In his speech, delivered at the 2024 Distinguished Personality Lecture organized by the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies at the University of Ilorin, Lagbaja called for a…
At the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu delivered a compelling plea for global reforms, emphasizing the need for debt forgiveness for developing nations. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, President Tinubu urged world leaders to prioritize debt relief for countries like Nigeria, allowing them…
WELCOME ADDRESS TO THE 10TH SENATE ON THE COMMENCEMENT OF OUR SECOND LEGISLATIVE YEAR TODAY- 24-9-2024 BY SENATE PRESIDENT GOD’SWILL AKPABIO A CALL TO ACTION FOR OUR NATION’S FUTURE As we gather once more in this esteemed chamber to resume our crucial work for the people of Nigeria, I choose to describe our reconvening as…
Earlier this year, Ogunleye publicly alleged sexual abuse by her superior officer on social media. The denial was issued by Major General Onyenma Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, during a press briefing in Abuja. Nwachukwu explained that Ogunleye had been recommended for medical discharge since 2022, but the Army chose to provide her with…
The Kogi State House of Assembly has called for the immediate removal of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, citing his “unprofessional” handling of the case against former Governor Yahaya Bello. Earlier this year, the Assembly requested the EFCC to lift the ‘wanted’ tag on Bello. During a plenary session in Lokoja,…
Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive of Dangote Group, has called on the Federal Government to completely eliminate fuel subsidies following the start of petrol lifting from the Dangote Refinery. Petrol prices have risen to ₦950 per litre in Lagos and over ₦1000 in the north. In a 26-minute interview with Bloomberg Television in New…
Ghana produces 678,079 metric tons of pineapples annually, ranking 15th, while Cotonou in the Republic of Benin ranks 16th with 472,514 metric tons. Ambassador Alabi noted the irony that while Nigeria’s production is significantly lower than both Ghana and Cotonou’s, Nigeria still imports pineapples from these countries due to a 50% deficit in production compared…
Following George Finidi’s resignation two months after his appointment, the Nigeria Football Federation has selected German coach Bruno Labbadia to lead the Senior Men’s National Team, the Super Eagles. In a statement on Tuesday, NFF General Secretary Dr. Mohammed Sanusi announced, “The NFF Executive Committee has approved the Technical and Development Sub-Committee’s recommendation to appoint…
In this year’s flood outlook, the government said 31 of the country’s 36 states were at risk of experiencing “high flood”. At least 49 people have died and thousands have been displaced in Nigeria following severe flooding in the northeast, according to the National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA). Hard-hit states include Jigawa, Adamawa, and Taraba,…
Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, Chief of Air Staff, has directed Air Component Commanders to intensify military operations against terrorists and oil thieves. During a virtual meeting in Abuja on Monday, he praised their exemplary performance and emphasized their vital contribution to the nation’s safety and security, noting that their dedication and tactical efforts have resulted…
WTO Director General and former Nigerian minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala criticized the “not-in-my-administration syndrome” in governance, which she argues has hindered Nigeria’s economic performance. She emphasized the need for policy consistency in Nigeria, regardless of changes in leadership. Speaking at the Nigerian Bar Association’s 2024 Annual General Conference at the Eko Hotel & Suites in Lagos,…
Police reported that an attack occurred at Wuse Junction near the traffic light, where assailants targeted a police checkpoint and assaulted officers on duty. The Nigeria Police Force condemned what it termed an unprovoked attack by members of the banned Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), commonly known as the Shi’ite group, on police personnel in…
The meeting aimed at preventing another ASUU strike has been postponed. ASUU President Emmanuel Osodeke confirmed that the meeting, originally scheduled for today, will not take place as previously announced by the Minister of Education on Friday. Although no reason was given for the postponement, the meeting is now expected to be held on Wednesday,…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned a Federal High Court ruling that mandated the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to include 381 Ad-hoc delegates in its February 22 primary election in Edo State, which resulted in Asue Ighodalo being nominated as the party’s candidate for the September 21, 2024, governorship election. A three-judge panel…
The FCT minister claimed he was not a bad person for supporting an Ijaw man to become governor but now he is seen as a bad person due to issues with Fubara. Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has criticized individuals commenting on the political crisis in Rivers State. In a media…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized three petrol tankers in Lagos State that were being used to transport edible vegetable oil. According to the agency, the oil was trans-loaded from an edible oil depot into the tankers, which also displayed labels for petrol and diesel. NAFDAC officials expressed…
