President Bola Tinubu has honoured activist Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other Ogoni martyrs, saying his government will address the historical grievances. The administration of a former Head of State late Sani Abacha executed Saro-Wiwa, and other activists in 1995 after they were accused of murder. Others were Saturday Dobee, Nordu Eawo, Daniel Gbooko, Paul Levera,…
A former governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, has backed calls for Nigeria to return to the parliamentary system of government He said this at a National Dialogue on Home-Grown Parliamentary System in Abuja on Monday. The immediate past Minister of Interior, who said he is opposed to the executive system of government currently practiced…
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has granted pardon to 10 inmates with less than one year to serve their terms in correctional centres in the state in exercise of his prerogative of mercy. This was disclosed by the Chairman of the Edo State Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy, Hon. Justice P.O Isibor…
Anambra-based celebrity native doctor, Chidozie Nwangwu, popularly known as Akwa Ọkụkọ Tiwara Akị, has cleared the air over the ongoing social media call-out by one of his clients. This is coming barely one year after the famous native doctor, who is believed to possess power of disappearance, was kidnapped by gunmen in one of his…
In response to a recent bomb explosion at the Orlu International Market that claimed two lives and left several injured, the Imo State Police Command has initiated a one-day training for officers on the detection, handling, and disposal of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). According to a press statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer,…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, in partnership with an insurance company and an international technology firm, has launched a mobile platform designed to minimise passenger delays and ensure compensation from airlines to travellers whenever delays exceed three hours. The platform also guarantees passenger protection from any form of maltreatment by airlines. This development was unveiled…
The Advocacy for Alleged Witches (AfAW) strongly condemns the gruesome murder of Eucharia Chidi Obasi, a 55-year-old resident of Umuediabali Ahiazu Mbaise in Imo State. On September 11, 2024, Emeka, a local pastor and suspected ritualist, allegedly broke into Obasi’s home at midnight and murdered her in a horrific ritual attack, mutilating her body by…
In response to a recent bomb explosion at the Orlu International Market that claimed two lives and left several injured, the Imo State Police Command has initiated a one-day training for officers on the detection, handling, and disposal of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). According to a press statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer,…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has ordered its members in states that are yet to commence the implementation of the new minimum wage to commence an indefinite strike, beginning from December 1, 2024. The directive is part ofy the resolutions of the NLC after its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting at the weekend. “The NEC…
Former President Donald Trump has reportedly reminded Russian President Vladimir Putin of the formidable U.S. military presence in Europe, underscoring Washington’s strategic positioning amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. According to sources who spoke under the condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter, this conversation marked the first direct dialogue between Trump…
