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POLICE DENY KILLING HUNGER PROTESTERS, DEMAND AMNESTY’S APOLOGY The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed allegations made by Amnesty International in its report titled “Bloody August: Nigeria Government’s Violent Crackdown on #EndBadGovernance Protests,” describing the claims as false, misleading, and damaging to the image of the Force.The report, released on November 28, 2024, accused the police of extrajudicial killings during the …

SOUTH EAST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING The media space has been awash with a disgruntled minority trying to kick against the composition of the Board of the South East Development Commission as announced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The noise is from usual quarters. Those who have arrogated to themselves the fabled ‘unu dum’ (I represent all of …

WHAT OBJ TOLD TINUBU: YOU’RE CONVERTING NIGERIA’S ASSETS TO PERSONAL PROPERTY!Nigeria’s not Lagos … By Steve Osuji Voice of a statesman is also the voice of God: Yes, it’s not just the voice of the people that’s the voice of God, as that age-old aphorism suggests. And there’s no doubt that former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo is the last true …

UNN CONFERS ON GOVERNOR PETER MBAH DOCTOR OF LAWS DEGREE Nigeria’s premier university, the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, has conferred a Doctor of Laws degree (Honoris Causa) on the governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, for his outstanding contributions to the advancement of quality education in the state.Dr. Mbah, who bagged the highest degree in Law at the 53rd …

POLICE CONFIRM ARREST Of ‘JUJU’ CHIEF PRIEST OVER MURDER Of FRIEND The Delta State Police Command on Sunday confirmed the arrest of Efe Money and the Chief Priest of Otokutu Community in Ughelli South Local Government Area, over the alleged murder of one Paulinus. Also arrested were seven others over their involvement in the murder of the deceased.This is coming …

WHY TINUBU IS DELAYING AMBASSADORIAL APPOINTMENT The Special Adviser on Public Communication and Orientation to President Bola Tinubu, Sunday Dare, has addressed concerns over the delay in the appointment of Ambassadors. Concerns have continued to mount over the absence of envoys in Nigeria’s 109 missions, 76 embassies, 22 high commissions, and 11 consulates globally as President Bola Tinubu delays appointments. …

FG APPROVES RECRUITMENT OF 3,927 OFFICERS IN CUSTOMS The Federal Government has given the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) the go-ahead to recruit 3,927 new officers to enhance its operations and support the country’s economic growth. The announcement of a major recruitment drive was made by the NCS as part of efforts to bridge gaps and improve trade facilitation, which is …

WHY TINUBU IS ON FREQUENT FOREIGN TRIPS – PRESIDENCY The Special Adviser on Public Communication and Orientation to President Bola Tinubu, Sunday Dare, has stated that there is a justification for his principal’s frequent foreign trips. Many Nigerians have criticized Tinubu for his frequent foreign trips, describing them as wasteful and saying he should stay home to tackle the challenges. …

2025 BUDGET CAN’T ADDRESS NIGERIA’S ECONOMIC CHALLENGES – ATIKU ABUBAKAR The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, has stated that the 2025 budget proposal lacks the structural and fiscal discipline needed to address Nigeria’s multifaceted economic challenges. The former vice president made this disclosure in a statement on Sunday, reacting to the 2025 …

STOP ARROGANCE OF POWER, TAX REFORMS MUST CONTINUE – EDWIN CLARK TELLS NORTHERN GOVERNORS Elder statesman and leader of the Ijaw nation, Edwin Clark, says the proposed tax reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu must proceed. This is as he called out the governors of the northern states over their opposition to the tax reform bills which are currently before …