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ARUNMA OTEH IS NEW CHAIR AT THE ROYAL AFRICAN SOCIETY

The Royal African Society is delighted to announce the election as its new Chair of Ms Arunma Oteh in succession to journalist and broadcaster Zeinab Badawi, who is stepping down after seven years, at the end of her second term.Ms Oteh is a member of Global Leadership Council at Said Business School at the University of Oxford, and a member …

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PENSIONERS APPLAUD PRESIDENT BUHARI OVER PAID PENSION ARREARS

Pensioners in the country, under the aegis of Nigeria Union of Pensioners have written a letter of appreciation and commendation to President Muhammadu Buhari, for payment of major part of their backlog entitlements.In the letter signed by Elder Actor Zal, General Secretary of the association, the pensioners described President Buhari as a leader “who listens to the yearnings and aspirations” …

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We’re saints compared to what’s happening now – IBB

…Says corruption worse now than in our time …I once sacked a governor for misappropriating N313,000 …There would have been a violent coup if June 12 was not annulled …Says insecurity is problem of leadership …Asks DSS to obey court orders …As Nigerians react Former military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, IBB has said that the corruption index in the …

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Afenifere: IBB’s Excuse For Annulling June 12 Election An Insult On Intelligence Of Nigerians

Afenifere, Yoruba socio-cultural group, has described the excuse Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), former military head of state, gave for annulling the June 12 election as an insult on the intelligence of Nigerians. IBB had annulled the June 12, 1993, general election considered by most Nigerians as the freest and fairest poll in the country’s history. In an interview on Friday, …

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How Sidechick ‘killed’ Married Man, stole Benz Jeep in Uyo

Fresh disclosure has been made available to on the murder of popular businessman, Mr. Chikoha Chukwuemeka by his alleged side-chick, Miss Lauretta Walter. It was gathered that Miss Walter allegedly murdered Chukwuemeka and made away with his Mercedes Benz 4matic jeep and an undisclosed amount of money. BACKGROUND According to family sources, Mr. Chikoha, who was married, had been ‘dating’ …

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Abia State Government Monitoring Nnamdi Kanu ‘s Trial To Ensure His Human Rights Are Respected

The Abia State government has urged relevant authorities to ensure that the rights of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, who is currently in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS), are respected declaring that he remains innocent of all charges brought against him until otherwise declared by a court of competent jurisdiction. The state government which stated this in a …

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Kyari appears before panel, mounts defence against Hushpuppi’s allegations indictment

The suspended former Head of the Intelligence Response Team, Abba Kyari, has appeared before the Special Investigation Panel, headed by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in-charge of the Force Criminal Investigations Department, Joseph Egbunike. Kyari, a Deputy Commissioner of Police, presented his defence to the SIP at the Force headquarters,Abuja, on Tuesday. Our correspondent gathered that the SIP ended the …

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Abia FADAMA Organizes Community Sensitization exercise On N-CARES in Ohafia

Abia State FADAMA NG- CARES Project team led by Pastor Ibe Johnson has organized a One -Day Community Sensitization exercise on Nigerian Covid-19 Action Recovery Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) for Ohafia farmers with a call on farmers to embrace the programme and utilize the opportunities that come with it. Addressing the crowd of farmers at Ohafia Local government Secretariat ,the Project …

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