Written by By Kingsley Omonobi The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) high command has confirmed the arrest of 16 military officers for acts of indiscipline and violation of service regulations, following a routine internal exercise aimed at reinforcing professionalism and discipline across the ranks. In a statement issued yesterday, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Director of Defence Information, … Continue reading “16 military officers face trial over breach of regulations, indiscipline”
Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has thrown its weight behind security measures put in place by Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State, pledging to cooperate with his administration to further enhance peace and stability in the state. This satisfaction was expressed during a courtesy visit to the governor at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi, as the … Continue reading “ACF backs Kebbi gov’s measures against insecurity”
•Want special intervention funds By Dayo Johnson, Akure Lecturers at the Ondo State government-owned Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, AAUA, have cried out over what they called increasingly unbearable staff welfare, infrastructural decay and non-release of capital grant for seven years by the state government. They lamented that the capital grant appropriated for the institution by … Continue reading “Ondo AAUA lecturers cry out over alleged govt neglect, non-release of capital grants”
By Steve Oko Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has outlined steps the South East must take to facilitate the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Speaking in Aba during the inauguration of multiple projects executed by Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, an event he … Continue reading “How to free Nnamdi Kanu – Umahi”
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – Controversy has continued to trail the recent installation of Pastor Josephine Ibhaguezejele by the Iyaloja-General of Market Women Association, Mrs Folashade Ojo-Tinubu, as the Iyaloja of Edo State, a title that literally means head of markets in the state. The uproar stems from the unfamiliarity of the title within … Continue reading “Tinubu’s daughter caught in Benin Iyaloja row”
By Victor Ahiuma-Young For Comrade Anthony Emmanuel Nted, former Vice President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and ex–ex-President-General of the Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria, MWUN, October 1 is a date he can never forget. Not only is it Nigeria’s Independence Day, it is also his birthday. But at 65, he says the contrast … Continue reading “I regret sharing birthday with a failing nation —Anthony Nted, born October 1, 1960”
•From regional giants to state midgets•How to regain ‘Paradise’, by top economists By Nnamdi Ojiego On October 1, 1960, Nigeria emerged from colonial rule with hope and ambition. It was a country of vast resources, youthful leaders, and a vision to rival the Asian Tigers. 65 years later, that dream has curdled into disappointment. The … Continue reading “Nigeria: 65 legacies lost in 65 years”
Donald Trump’s son-in-law and a senior envoy were heading to Egypt Saturday to finalize hostage release details, as the US president warned he would “not tolerate delay” by Hamas in implementing a peace plan with Israel. A White House official confirmed to AFP that Jared Kushner and Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff are traveling … Continue reading “US envoys head to Mideast as Trump warns Hamas against peace deal delay”
Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has responded to public backlash following her recent remarks about introducing her 17-year-old daughter to nightlife. In a viral interview with content creator Mr. Lilgaga, the actress revealed that she took her daughter to a nightclub for the first time at age 17, adding that she was proud her daughter would … Continue reading “Laide Bakare clarifies comment on giving teenage daughter alcohol”
Inter Milan joined a clutch of teams level at the top of Serie A on Saturday by giving sorry Cremonese a 4-1 thumping at the San Siro thanks in large part to a superb display from Ange-Yoan Bonny. Lautaro Martinez, Bonny, Federico Dimarco and Nicolo Barella were all on target for Inter, who movd onto … Continue reading “In-form Inter sweep past Cremonese to join Serie A leaders”