Pope Francis: A Humble Servant of Humanity
Mabel Adinya Ade In a time of deep division, noise, and struggle, the world has lost a rare light a Father who lived and served not for titles or wealth, but in total humility and unwavering commitment to the service of humanity. He took an oath of poverty, and lived it fully not as a […]
Nigerian Catholic Bishops mourn Pope Francis
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, (CBCN), has said Pope Francis was a staunch advocate for the marginalised and vulnerable, and also emphasised the importance of promoting social justice. Announcing his death, President of the CBCN, Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, said Pope Francis during his reign, also promoted dialogue and mutual respect between Christian […]
Alia warns Peter Obi, others not to visit IDP camps in Benue state.
The Benue state government has warned the presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election, Mr Peter Obi from visiting camps for internally Displaced persons in the state, Whitewatersdigest can reveal. Mr Peter Obi has been visiting victims of herdsmen attack in some states of the federation, the latest being […]
US court orders FBI, anti-drug agency to release investigation dossiers on Tinubu
The United States District Court for the District of Columbia has ordered top US law enforcement agencies to release confidential information generated on President Bola Tinubu during a “purported federal investigation in the 1990s.” The judge, Beryl Howell, made the order on Tuesday, saying that protecting the information from public disclosure is “neither logical […]
Nigerian varsities awarding degrees to illiterates, unworthy characters–Jega
Former National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega has lamented that many universities in Nigeria are producing graduates who are illiterates and not worthy in character and learning to be given the certificates they parade. Prof. Jega who spoke at the 14th convocation lecture of the National Open […]
Shocking: Serving and retired generals contributed money for ransom to release Ex-NYSC DG.
A retired Nigerian Army General, Ismaila Abdullahi, has disclosed that retired a serving military Generals contributed money to pay the ransom demanded by abductors of the former Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, retired Brigadier General Maharazu Tsiga. General Abdullahi’s disclosure appears to have put a lie to the narratibe by the […]
Plateau killings: we will work harder to exterminate all forces of evil in the country—Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has promised that the gunmen who killed many people in communities in Plateau State will be apprehended and face severe punishment under the law. In a statement issued in Abuja, Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga said the President extended his condolences to the families of the victims in Ruwi, Hurti, and Tadai […]
Nigeria: Between Freedom of Expression and Freedom after Expression
By Blaise Emeka Okpara Freedom of expression is the most endearing aspect of democracy. Fundamentally, it is the singular piece distinguishing democracy from every other system of government. Section 39 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), which guarantees this freedom, is a domestication of the Universal Declaration of […]
ABU International Studies Alumni awards scholarship to 24 indigent students in Zaria
The International Studies Alumni Association of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria at the weekend put smiles on the faces of 24 indigent students of the Department of Political Science and International Studies of the university as it granted them scholarship to pursue their academic programmes. The National Public Relations Officer of the association, Alhaji Abdullahi […]
Police invites Emir Sanusi for investigation over Sallah celebrations in Kano
The Nigeria police force has invited the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi for investigation over the recently held Sallah celebration in Kano. In a letter addressed to the emir and signed by Commissioner of Police Olajide Rufus Ibitoye on behalf of Deputy Inspector General of Police, Force Intelligence Department, the Kano Emir was […]
