128 Nigerian journalists persecuted in a year
By Prosper Okoye In a report that signposts the worsening environment in which journalists in Nigeria operate, it has been reported that more than 128 journalists in the country have faced detention, harassment, or other threats while performing their duties between 2023 and 2024. The figure includes 68 documented attacks during the #EndBadGovernance protests in […]
Battle for America’s Future
Stephanie Shaakaa The election of Donald Trump and the political landscape surrounding it remain some of the most debated topics in contemporary American politics. Despite the existence of racism in America, it would be inaccurate to conclude that Trump’s victory was solely the result of racial motivations. Many of the same voters who propelled Barack […]
I won my election by God’s grace, constant prayers – Gov Okpebholo
The newly inaugurated Governor of Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has said he won the recently conducted governorship election by the grace of God, constant prayers, and the support of Edo people. According to a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor, Mr. Fred Itua, the governor revealed this on […]
Okpebholo freezes Edo government accounts
By Ben Young The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo has ordered the immediate freezing of all Bank accounts of the state government. Similarly, the governor has abolished the Ministry of Roads and Bridges created by the immediate past government and directed that it revert to the Ministry of Works. A statement by the […]
NNPC announces new appointments
By Ben Young The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has announced a series of strategic leadership appointments. According to a statement by Olufemi Soneye, the company’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, the new appointments aim to enhance operational efficiency and long-term success in Nigeria’s energy sector. Parts of the statement read: “Mr. Adedapo A. Segun […]
UN Tolerance Day: Kaduna church supports Almajiri schools with Arabic learning materials
By Ibrahim Yakubu In celebration of the United Nations’ World International Tolerance Day, the Christ Evangelical and Life Intervention Ministry Churches in Kaduna state have donated Arabic reading slates, pens, ink, and other educational materials. This gesture aims to support the education of Muslim children and foster peaceful coexistence between Christian and Muslim communities in […]
Soldiers in heavy gun battle with bandits in sokoto
Soldiers and local hunters engaged in heavy gun battles on Tuesday morning with renowned bandits’ kingpin, Bello Turji, in Gatawa town of Sabon Birni local government area of Sokoto state. According to multiple sources in Gatawa, the gun battle began around 6 a.m. on Tuesday and lasted for most of the early hours of the […]
Wickedness is an exclusive preserve of T-Pain! – Atiku knocks Tinubu
By Ben Young Former Vice President of Nigeria Atiku Abubakar says President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies and approach to governance are killing Nigerians, and this should be his focus rather than attacking the opposition which is not in the saddle. Atiku said this in a statement by his Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, […]
Uneducated persons holding Nigeria hostage—Kukah
The Archbishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has expressed concerns that uneducated persons have held the country hostage and have continued to make everybody in the country, including the president, feel unsafe. Speaking in Abuja at the 13th convocation ceremony of Veritas University, Bishop Kukah, who is also the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the […]
Let Us Make A New Deal for Nigeria
By Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR Governor, Anambra State Being a Convocation Lecture delivered at the Veritas University, Abuja; 7th November 2024 1. This University is a promising unique experiment in Catholic higher education, and I am glad to celebrate with you on this 13th Convocation ceremony. About 2014, I led a discussion on the financial […]