Removal of Benue Chief Judge, threat to judicial independence
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has described the the recent removal of the Chief Judge of Benue State, Maurice Ikpambeae, as a threat to judicial independence and an abuse of power. National president of JUSUN, Marwan Mustapha Adamu who condemned the action purportedly carried out on the grounds Ikpambeae was inciting the ongoing […]
Sabotaging progress: the propaganda campaign against NNPC Ltd and Nigeria’s energy future
By Lemmy Ughegbe, Ph. D The Port Harcourt Refinery’s operational resumption in December 2024, announced by NNPC Ltd, signified a critical development for Nigeria’s energy industry. The accomplishment, expected to lessen reliance on imported refined petroleum, received further confirmation from Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) […]
NELFUND closes 2023/2024 loan application cycle Feb 21
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced closure of its 2023/2024 student loan application cycle on 21st February 2025. This came as the Fund said it was planning to update it’s system.amd students database, in order to ascertain dropouts who still get its stipends. Managing Director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr who made the disclosure […]
How NDLEA official was burnt alive in Kaduna
An official of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) identified as Aliyu Imran has been murdered in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. According to SaharaReporters, Imran, an Assistant Superintendent of Narcotic 1, was burnt alive by an angry mob in Gadan-Gayan area of Igabi LGA after a vehicle being pursued by the […]
CAN hails Bishop Wale Oke’s re-election as PFN President
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has congratulated Bishop Wale Oke on his re-election as the National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN). President of CAN, Archbishop Daniel Okoh in a congratulatory message on Sunday in Abuja, said Bishop Oke’s re-election was a clear reflection of the confidence and trust members of the […]
Ortom threatens legal action against Ikimi-led PDP panel
The former governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has threatened to sue the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) disciplinary committee, led by Tom Ikimi, over alleged violations of the party’s constitution and the Cybercrime Act. In a letter addressed to the committee, Ortom’s lawyer, C.T. Mue, demanded a written apology and a retraction of statements made […]
Mallam Nuhu Ribadu’s undiplomatic tirade: an embarrassment to Nigeria’s foreign relations
Mallam Nuhu Ribadu’s recent undiplomatic outburst regarding Canada’s visa denial to General Christopher Musa and half of his team represents a serious diplomatic blunder for Nigeria. Publicly telling Canada “go to hell” is reckless and deeply embarrassing; a country should conduct international relations with decorum and strategic maturity. It’s key to remember that General Musa’s […]
FG, ILO launch website to report child labour in Nigeria
The federal government with support from the International Labour Organisation (ILO), has launched the National Child Labour Website and the Child Labour Reporting App, a digital platform designed for real time reporting and tracking of child labour cases across Nigeria. The initiative, launched under the National Steering Committee on the Elimination of Child Labour (NSCCL) […]
Nasarawa: Traditional rulers, stakeholders in Toto LG agree to work together for lasting peace
After years of efforts, traditional rulers, district heads, and major stakeholders of ethnic groups and communities in the Toto local government of Nasarawa State have agreed to work together to ensure lasting peace in the LG. This forms the highpoint of the communique issued after a peace and reconciliation joint meeting of the Bassa, Egbira, […]
February 14th: The battlefield of love and life
By Stephanie Shaakaa Welcome to the battlefield of love, where roses are weapons, chocolates are currency, and everyone is either a hopeless romantic or a reluctant hostage. The world has turned red again, and whether you love it or dread it, there’s no escaping Valentine’s Day. Malls are drowning in heart-shaped decorations, restaurants are booked […]