Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has been stripped of his traditional title as the Waziri Adamawa, following a sweeping directive by the Adamawa State government mandating that all kingmakers and council members of emirate and traditional councils must be indigenes of their respective chiefdoms. Atiku, who was turbaned as the seventh Waziri of the Adamawa … [Read more…]
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has condemned the alleged illegal demolition of his brother’s company property in Ikeja, Lagos, describing it as a reflection of Nigeria’s slide into lawlessness under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Peter Obi, in a statement on Thursday, said the demolition of his brother’s property was carried out without a … [Read more…]
The National Youth Service Corps has denied extending the service year of a Lagos corper, Rita Uguamaye, also known as Raye, for criticising the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Raye became an Internet sensation following her public criticism of the present administration, which she described as worsening economic conditions. Uguamaye had, in a viral video … [Read more…]
Two members of the House of Representatives defected from the opposition and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday. Peter Akpanke, from the Obanliku/Obudu/Bekwara Federal Constituency in Cross River State, dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the APC. Also, Paul Nnamchi from Enugu East/Isi-Uzo Federal Constituency in Enugu State, defected from the Labour … [Read more…]
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has announced the arrest of 28 persons suspected to be masterminds of the killings in Yelewata, Benue State. Addressing a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday, the IGP said the police were on the heels of other suspects who participated in the Yelewata killings that led to the … [Read more…]
…Calls For Expanded Cooperation on Livestock Development and Education President Bola Tinubu has emphasised the importance of expanding Nigeria’s dairy and livestock economy, noting that with the country’s growing population, the sector holds enormous potential for job creation, rural development, and food security. The President spoke on Tuesday at the State House, Abuja, while receiving … [Read more…]
The Akwa Ibom State Government has approved the recruitment of 3,000 workers across various sectors in the state. Of the said 3,000 positions, the mainstream civil service, healthcare, and teaching sectors have each been allocated 1,000 slots. This was disclosed to the press on Monday by the State’s Head of Civil Service (HOCS), Elder Effiong … [Read more…]
…Seeks an to end illegal mining Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has called for more state inclusion in the exploitation of the nation’s solid minerals to enable the nation actualise the sector’s huge potential and help diversify the nation’s economy. Mbah also decried the nation’s huge losses to illegal mining. The governor spoke … [Read more…]
Iran’s military said it carried out a missile attack on the Al Udeid U.S. airbase in Qatar on Monday after explosions were heard across the Qatari capital following Tehran’s threat to retaliate for U.S. airstrikes on its nuclear sites. The Iranian military said the attack was “devastating and powerful” but U.S. officials said no U.S. … [Read more…]
In a world where leadership is often defined by power, one young Nigerian changemaker is redefining it through purpose, compassion, and inclusion. Meet Precious Chinweani, a UPG Sustainability Leader, award-winning advocate, and founder of She Leads Global a transformative initiative empowering women and StoryCare Africa preserving intergenerational wisdom across Africa. Her work speaks boldly to … [Read more…]
-By Abdul Mahmud “I couldn’t reach Yelawata in Benue State due to bad roads”, said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This sentence captures the spirit of Tinubu’s presidency. Aloof. Detached. Cold. Inconsiderate. Leadership without compassion. Governance without sacrifice. Authority without empathy. How did Mandela once describe compassion? He said, “Our human compassion binds us the one … [Read more…]
…Inaugurates Social Homes Board Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has inaugurated the Management Board for the Protection of State-owned Social Homes, reaffirming his government’s commitment to caring for the vulnerable in the state. The Board, which has the First Lady of the state, Mrs. Nkechinyere Mbah, as the Chairman, and Prof. Christian Anieke, … [Read more…]