The removal of Senator Ifeanyi Araraume as chairman of the Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), has brought to the fore, the dangers of the politics of self-destruction which is currently undermining the socio-political and economic development of the state. Today, Imo state has become a theatre of war, blackmail and political…
For a people who have only recently been bitten by a snake, it is surprising that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) do not tremble at the sight of a worm. If Fomena 2020 has any lessons for political parties, I thought it should be to ensure that there is one rule for all; that party…
The United Nations, UN, Under-Secretary-General and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mr. Martin Griffiths has promised more support for Borno State’s policies and effort to restore peace and unite the people. Mr Griffiths made the promise when he led a team comprising the UN Representative and the acting Resident Humanitarian Co-Ordinator, Mr Mattias Schmale among some of…
The Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, Kayode Fayemi, says the forum will engage the National Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress on how best to address the issues around the petroleum subsidy in Nigeria. Fayemi who is the Ekiti State Governor, stated this in a Press conference after the Governors closed door meeting…
The Force Commander (FC) Multinational Joint Task Force, Major General Abdul Khalifah has charged the troops of 3 Battalion, Gamboru Ngala, Borno State to be more focused and ruthless in decimating the remnants of the BHTs/ ISWAP by supporting their Commanding Officers in operations. General Khalifah gave the Charge during an operational visit to Headquarters…
Operatives of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) will now team up to provide security in custodial centres across the FCT. A statement on Thursday by Chukwuedo Humphrey, the Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), FCT Command, said the Controller of Corrections of the Command,…
Kebbi State Governor, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu has condoled with the various communities in Danko Wasagu local Government of the State over the recent bandits’ attacks that claimed the lives of thirteen persona including two soldiers and a policeman. The communities include, Ragan, Morai, Warkata, Wadaku, Dankade, Yar-Kuka, Gaya, Ayu and Unashi. Bagudu also addressed the…
Sokoto state governor, Aminu Tambuwal has approved the appointment of Professor Malami Umar Tambuwal as the pioneer Vice Chancellor of the newly established Shehu Shagari University of Education, Sokoto. This is revealed in a statement signed by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Sokoto State Governor, Mohammed Bello and made available to newsmen…
Niger State governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has condoled with his Sokoto State counterpart, Aminu Tambuwal over the loss of his elder brother, Alhaji Muhammadu Bello, the Wazirin Tambuwal. Governor Sani Bello in a press release, expressed his heartfelt condolences to the Sokoto State Governor, his family members and the people Tambuwal. TVC News
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, has called for the engagement of youths in governance to facilitate a peaceful and conducive environment for economic growth and political stability. Irabor said this at a Youth and Security Summit organised by the Abuja Global Shapers (AGS) with the theme “Building Trust for an Improved Security…
