YAHAYA BELLO: VICTIM OR AGGRESSOR? BY PROF MIKE OZEKHOME SAN, CON, OFR, FCIArb, LL.M, Ph.D., LL.D., D.Litt, D.Sc. INTRODUCTION The nation has been agog with news of the ongoing face-off between the EFCC and the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello and the others over the (EFCC)’s attempt to arrest Bello in…
FCT natives demand commission to tackle displacement, cultural protection By Sadiq Abubakar, Abuja The indigenous people of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, under the aegis of the Coalition of the FCT Nine Indigenous People (COFIP) has demanded for the establishment of the FCT Indigenous Development Peoples Development Commission (FCT -IPDC) in order to address…
BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF. The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has triggered a nationwide conversation on Nigeria’s ongoing Out-of-School Children (OOSC) crisis, drawing attention from stakeholders in both public and private sectors. The National Assembly is set to organize a national forum to explore solutions to the longstanding issue of more than 20 million out-of-school children…
Oborevwori bags Governor of the year 2024 Award Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, was honoured Monday night with the ThisDay Newspaper and Arise Television “Governor of The Year, 2024 award” for his exemplary fiscal discipline and outstanding infrastructural development of the state. Announcing the award, the Founder of THISDAY and ARISE Media Group,…
Kogi Auditor General YY Okala Mourns Senator Alex Kadiri Alhaji Yakub Yusuf Okala, The State Auditor General of Kogi state has expressed sadness over the death of former Senator Alex Kadiri, a respected elder statesman and distinguished public servant, who just celebrated his 82 Birthday Anniversary last week Friday in his home town, Odu Ogboyaga,…
Tinubu-Shettima supporters vow to expose appointees plotting against President’s 2027 ambition Some members of the All Progressives Congress under the umbrella of Southwest Tinubu-Shettima Presidential Supporters Movement have called on President Bola Tinubu not to delay in sacking some of his appointees who have allegedly been plotting his political downfall for their selfish interests. Addressing…
Nasarawa Speaker visits Azara with lawmakers as Majority Leader’s daughter gets married, receives Santalma Azara title …Commission newly built Magistrate Court Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dr. Danladi Jatau, commended the Majority Leader, Hon. Suleiman Yakubu Azara, for initiating impactful projects to alleviate the plights of rural dwellers. This commendation…
Husband beats Pregnant wife to death — DSVA reveals The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) says a man has been arrested for allegedly beating his pregnant wife to death. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, executive secretary of the agency, in a statement, said the case was reported at about 1 p.m. on Wednesday. Vivour-Adeniyi said…
Re- Man Inhumanity to Man, In Reference to Former Ag Speaker/Deputy Speaker, Kogi state House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emmanuel Omebije. An independent investigation embarked upon by kogi consolidation for good governance to unearth the veracity, authenticity or otherwise of the purported allegation. This group formed was found and has been existing since 2004 as…
Kogi: Reps Gowon Paul Haruna, A Phenomenon Figure — Makolo Joe Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure that impact lasts in your absence. You were born to make mistakes, not to fake perfection, Education breeds confidence, confidence breeds hope. Never stop trying, never stop believing, never…