Media Bodies, CSOs Demand Investigation Into Segun Olatunji’s Detention, Prosecution Of Perpetrators

Media organisations, media associations and professional bodies including civil society organisations have expressed concern and strong condemnation over the recent unlawful arrest, detention, brutalisation and torture of Segun Olatunji, Editor of First News newspapers, by military personnel in response to stories published by the media outlet. A statement jointly signed by several heads of media […]

Usman Sarehasu Takes Over Leadership

In a bid to strengthen its fortunes, the Arewa PDP Community in Edo State has constituted a new executive to pilot the affairs of the group to enhance its effectiveness. Efosa Uwangue reports that the president General Arewa Forum, Alhaji Sahabi Aliu Umaru presided over the inauguration of the new executive. Follow Us For More […]

Niger Delta Prestigious Peace Award Conferred On Fifteen Recipients

Fifteen recipients have been bestowed with the 2024 Niger Delta Prestigious Peace Award. The colourful ceremony which was held at the prestige Hotel in Benin City attracted dignitaries from within and outside the state including the Chief Medical Director of Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital and Deputy Vice- Chancellor, Igbinedion University, Okada, Professor Godwin Nosakhare Basuaye […]

Zamfara Police Arrest 7 Suspected Killers Of Sheikh Abubakar Hassan Mada

The Police in Zamfara State have arrested seven suspected killers of Sheikh Abubakar Hassan Mada, who was murdered after taking him to an unknown destination in the pretext of answering some questions. Zamfara State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Dalijan paraded the suspects in Gusau the state capital. Dalijan said the Police arrested Kabiru who was […]

Presco PLC Decries Protest By Orogho Youths Unnecessary, Vows To Sustain Peace With Orogho Dukedom

The management of Presco PLC has reacted to a media statement credited to some persons from Orogho community in Orhiomwon Local government area, Edo state. In a statement signed by the Public Relations Manager, Presco PLC, Mr Tony Uwajeh, the company described the protest of some of the youths in the community as unnecessary as […]

Obasanjo Hails Gov. Otti, Wants Other Govs To Emulate Him

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has commended Abia State Governor, Alex Otti for repealing the law that allowed former governors and their deputies to collect pensions and advised other state governors to emulate Otti to reduce the cost of governance. Chief Obasanjo made the commendation when he visited Governor Otti at the Governor’s country home in […]

16 State Governors Express Support For Establishment Of State Police To NEC

Sixteen state governors have submitted reports expressing their support for establishing state police to the National Economic Council. They also recommended changes to the constitution to allow for the creation of state police. Special Adviser to the Vice President on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, revealed this in a statement on Thursday. The reports were […]

Senate Passes Students Loan, Access To Higher Education Act, Repeal And Re-Enactment Bill 2024

The Senate has passed the Students Loan, Access to Higher Education, Act; Repeal and Re-Enactment Bill, 2024. The resolution of the Senate followed its consideration of the report of the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND that considered the Bill. The chairman of the committee, Senator Muntari Dandutse APC – Katsina South presented the […]

Elders And Youths Of Obagie N’Evbosa Community Debunk Allegations Of Involvement In Oke-Oroma And Amagba Dispute

The council of Elders, Okaighele Uyi Igiebor and Youths of Obagie N’Evbosa Community in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area have debunked Allegations of complicity in the recent clash between Okeoroma and Amagba communities. They cleared the air on Wednesday during a Press conference in Obagie N’EVBOSA community. Eghosa Agbonlahor has details Follow Us For More […]

Delta Police Clampdown On Scavengers Occupying Shanties In Asaba, Suburbs

Delta State Police Command, Has Commenced Clampdown on Miscreants Terrorizing the State Capital, Asaba, raiding their Hideouts. The Delta State Police Commissioner Mr Olufemi Abaniwonda stated this while speaking with Newsmen at Special Hospital, Asaba, after a Visit to Some Persons who sustained Injuries during recent Protest by Motorcyclists over the alleged murder of their […]