(Alphonsus Eba) By Dianabasi Effiong Leaders and members of the Cross River State Elders Advisory Council from the Northern Senatorial District have reaffirmed their unwavering support for Governor Bassey Edet Otu’s administration. The elders, operating under the “Cross River State Consultative Forum (CRSECF)”, also expressed their disapproval over whatContinue Reading
By The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will, on Wednesday, arraign Yakubu Adamu, Commissioner of Finance, Bauchi State, over alleged N4.6 billion money laundering. Adamu, alongside a firm, Ayab Agro Products and Freight Company Ltd, will be arraigned before Justice Emeka Nwite at the Federal High Court inContinue Reading
*By Paul Ejime Guinea-Bissau’s junta has requested the “immediate withdrawal” of the 500-strong ECOWAS Stabilisation Support Mission in the country, ESSMGB, in its latest defiance of the regional bloc. Critics had even accused ECOWAS of treating the coup makers and their alleged mastermind, former President Umaro Sissoco Embalo, withContinue Reading
An Abuja-based lawyer, Dayo Fadugba, has faulted the media reports on the cross appeal filed by the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, against part of the judgment of the Federal High Court on the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Some sections of the media had reported thatContinue Reading
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the permanent forfeiture of a multi billion naira expanse of lands approved for the Goodluck Jonathan Legacy Model Housing Estate to the Federal Government. Justice Mohammed Umar granted the motion on notice moved by Osuobeni Akponimisingha, counsel for the Independent CorruptContinue Reading
* *By Ayodeji Muftaudeen* A good leader does not merely command; they inspire. They see potential where others see limits, coaxing out ability through trust and empowerment. This truth, timeless and universal, finds resonance in the political ascent of Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, popularly known as AMBO,Continue Reading
By Ayodeji Aleem The Executive Director of Marine and Operations at the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Engr. Olalekan Badmus, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of his in-law and prominent Osogbo politician, Alhaji Fatai Oyedele Diekola. Diekola, popularly known as “Jagun Aso,” died at the ageContinue Reading
Aliyu Mofoluwaso Raheem The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnics (SSANIP) has inaugurated the pioneer interim executive officers of its chapter at the Federal Polytechnic Ayede, Oyo State, marking a significant milestone in strengthening institutional partnership and staff welfare within the Polytechnic. Speaking during the inauguration, the Vice ChairmanContinue Reading
By Danladi Ahmed The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) is proposing that the government prioritises local arms production with the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) leading the charge. In a policy statement signed by its Chairman Dr Omoniyi Akinsiju, the think tank urged the President Bola TinubuContinue Reading
