The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) over has raised the alarm over a plot to unleash political vendetta on the House of Representatives member for the Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency in Abia State, Hon. Amobi Ogah (Labour Party). HURIWA expressed worry over the charges brought recently against Hon. Ogah by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi which it alleged were part of a targeted vendetta orchestrated by the Minister of State for Labour and Productivity, Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, with the backing of her…
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War Against Illicit Drugs: Yala LGA HOLGA Creates Operational Office For NDLEA Officials
By Ebriku John Friday In a bid to curb the menace of the use of Illicit drugs, the Head of Local Government Administration, Yala LGA, Mrs Cecilia Ogah, has created an operational office for the officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies at the council secretariat in Okpoma, Yala LGA of Cross River State. The HOLGA, stated this during a one day sensitisation workshop/rally with the theme Choose Life Campaign Against the use of Illicit substances by the Edrah Foundation Health Division in Okuku, a commercial hub of Yala…
Read MoreCampaign Against Illicit Substances Take Center Stage In Yala
…As Edrah Foundation holds first sensitisation workshop, rally By Ebriku John Friday Stakeholders in Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State including professional health practitioners, clergy, traditional rulers, women and youths have risen in wide condemnation against illicit substances. The stakeholders made the condensation against Illicit substances during a one day sensitisation workshop/rally with the theme, Choose Life Campaign Against the use of Illicit Substances powered by the Edrah Foundation (EF) Health Division, held in Okuku Yala. Concerned with the alarming rates at which youths from age 15 to…
Read MorePeter Undiandeye: The Visionary Leader Obudu Needs for Transformational Governance
Obudu Local Government Area is at a crossroads. As communities across Nigeria strive to meet the challenges of modern governance, the need for visionary and dependable leadership has never been more critical. In the race for the Chairmanship of Obudu Local Government Council, one name stands out for his astute commitment to progress, transparency, and impactful governance: Peter Akonfe Undiandeye. Peter Akonfe Undiandeye’s career spans over 18 years in process operations, where he has built a reputation as a leader with a keen eye for detail and a relentless drive…
Read MoreEnsuring Equity in Yala LGA Poll: Why Chairmanship Should Return to South Ukelle
As the anticipation for the next council chairman of Yala Local Government Area in Cross River State reaches its peak, the debate over where the chairmanship should be zoned is becoming more intense. The conventional zoning arrangement, which divides Yala LGA between Yala I and Yala II constituencies, has been a cornerstone of political stability in the area. This arrangement, when followed with fairness, ensures that all communities within the LGA feel represented and included in governance. As such, it is critical that the upcoming chairmanship is zoned to South…
Read MoreBenjamin Okezie Kalu: Understanding a Misunderstood Patriot
By Philip Agbese In a careful examination of the dynamics in Nigeria’s political stronghold, one will discover that only a selected few possess the courage and conviction to make bold statements that have the potential to profoundly transform the topography of democracy and governance for the better. Among these exceptional individuals, Benjamin Okezie Kalu stands out as a paragon of patriotism, exemplifying a fearless and unshakeable commitment to his principles. As the representative of the Bende constituency in the 10th National Assembly and Deputy Speaker of the House of…
Read MoreBashir Hadeja confesses to plots to destabilise Nigeria
……names Abubakar Badaru, Zamfara Governor Lawal and US based fugitive, Jackson Ude as members network An alleged mastermind of the #EndBadGoernanceInNigeria, Bashir Hadejia has been naming other masterminds of the violent protests as he confessed to their part of a plot to destabilize Nigeria following his arrest by the police for treason, subversive activities against the Nigerian government, Trans-border gun-running, heist and other transnational crimes. The suspect was caught with documents that incriminated him of impersonation, including tracking documents of high-profile personalities and an international passport of the Republic of…
Read MoreNATIONAL LOTTERY TRUST FUND SET TO PARTNER WITH STEAM TO EMPOWER NIGERIAN CHILDREN
The Executive Secretary of the National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF), Comrade Tosin Adeyanju, met with a development partner, STEAM, led by Professor Hauwa Ibrahim, President of The Peace Institute, United States of America. STEAM is a non-profit organization dedicated to making a positive impact on children’s lives, particularly displaced people, hawker, almajiris and the downtrodden. The organization has successfully changed many lives into professionals. The proposed partnership between NLTF and STEAM aims to leverage STEAM’s over 200 years of combined experience in impacting lives around the world as…
Read MoreNLTF BOSS PAYS CONDOLENCE VISIT TO FORMER KOGI SPEAKER
The Executive Secretary of the National Lottery Trust Fund, Comrade Tosin Adeyanju, paid a condolence visit to former Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Hon. Abdullahi Bello, in Lokoja over the loss of his mother. He expressed his heartfelt condolences and praised the deceased as a great woman who had contributed immensely to the development of Kogi State and Nigeria as a whole. Hon. Bello, visibly moved by the visit, thanked the Executive Secretary and his team for taking the time to come and condole with him…
Read MoreAYUBA GUFWAM RESUMES DUTY AT NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISSABILITIES AS EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Ayuba Gufwan, the newly appointed Executive Secretary of the National Commission for People with Disabilities (NCPWD), has resumed duty. He was accompanied by the senior special assistant to the president on disability matters, Mohammed Abba Isa. The outgoing Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, James David Lalu, and other management staff received him. This marks a new chapter for the commission, which is responsible for promoting the rights and well-being of people with disabilities in Nigeria. Gufwan’s appointment was approved by President Bola Tinubu, and…
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