Year: 2024

Ganduje: Gov Yusuf Lacks Clear Agenda, Progressing In Error – Northern Patriots

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The Northern Patriots (NP) has slammed Governor Abba Yusuf for lacking any clear blueprint or agenda for the people of Kano State. Comrade Dominic Alancha, the national president of the group, made this known during an interview on TVC’s Journalists Hangout on Sunday. According to Alancha, the governor has instead resorted to a witch-hunt and political vendetta against his predecessor Alhaji Umar Ganduje all in the name of a probe. Comrade Alancha said Governor Yusuf is progressing in error, adding that his perceived case against Ganduje is dead on arrival…

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Eba, Other APC States Chairmen South South Meet Senate President

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By Ebriku John Friday The Cross River State APC chairman and National Secretary of the APC Chairmen Forum, Alphonsus Ogar Eba Esq, JP yesterday night along with his colleagues from the South South Geo political zone met with the President of the Senate, H. E. Sen Godswill Obot Akpabio GCON in Abuja where crucial issues about the unity of the party and overall development and growth of the party and the citizens of the region was discussed. Eba in his remarks congratulated the President of the Senate for his emergence…

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Minister Matawalle is committed to National Unity, Yoruba Professionals Say

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  A group of Professionals in the Southwest Nigeria, have described the Minister of State for Defense, Honorable Muhammed Bello Matawalle, as a Patriot, that is committed to the peace and Unity of Nigeria. In a statement issued.in Lagos today, and signed by the Publicity Secretary of the Group, Dr. Ebenezer Olawole, the group said its reaction is coming, in light of recent comments made by the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, where he criticized a statement by some members of the Northern Elders Forum, who claimed that…

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Campaign for Democracy (CD) Condemns Statement of Northern Elders Forum, hails Matawalle.

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  The Campaign for Democracy (CD) has issued a stern condemnation of the recent statement by the Northern Elders Forum expressing regret over the election of President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 Presidential election. In a press statement released today, the CD through its General Secretary, Olufemi Lawson, voiced its unequivocal support for the position articulated by the Minister of State for Defense, Honorable Muhammed Bello Matawalle, emphasizing that the collective vote of all Nigerians, rather than any single region, determines the outcome of presidential elections. Describing the stance of…

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APC NWC Appoints Alphonsus Ogar Eba As Secretary Of Ondo Gubernatorial Delegate Congress

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By Ebriku John Friday The National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed the world renowned political evangelist and Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State, Alphonsus Ogar Eba esq, JP, as Secretary of the Ondo State Governorship Delegate Congress. This is a clear attestation of the saying that a Gold Fish can never be hidden and the popular musical lyrics that whomever God has blessed and chosen, no man nor evil conspiracy can curse or bring down. This aphorism…

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Sports Minister Says Ministry Working to Facilitate Early Release of Funds for 2024 Olympics

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…Says private individuals and corporate sector not exempted By Ebriku John Friday The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has announced plans to ensure the early release of funds in preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, underscoring the ministry’s commitment to supporting Nigerian athletes on the world stage. Senator Enoh, in a statement by Diana-Mary Nsan,, S.A. Media to the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, emphasized the importance of securing funding in a timely manner to facilitate comprehensive preparations for the Olympic Games. He added that…

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Mary Knoll College Alumni Mourns Death Of Dr Ogbonnaya Onu

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Mary Knoll College Alumni Association has received the news of the passing of Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, first civilian governor of Abia State and former minister of Science and Technology with immense grief. A statement issued by the President General, AIG (Chief) John Bassey Abang, fdc., Rtd. on behalf of the global body,. said he extends his heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the family, friends, and associates of the late Minister and people of Ebonyi State. “It is with deep sadness that I received the reports of the death of my…

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Eid Mubarak: Grace Ike Celebrates Muslims, Calls For Better Working Conditions For Journalists

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By Ebriku John Friday The Chairperson of the House of Representatives Press Corps and Vice Chairman Correspondents Chapel NUJ FCT, Comrade Grace Ike, has advocated for improved working conditions for journalists. Ike spoke as she joined the Muslim community to celebrate the end of Ramadan and the Eid al-Fitr celebration. She called upon media organizations, government agencies, and other relevant stakeholders to take concrete measures towards enhancing the welfare of journalists, whom she described as the bedrock of democracy. “As Eid al-Fitr approaches, I extend heartfelt congratulations and warm wishes…

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Grace Ike Seeks Govt Funded Compensation Scheme For Victims Of Sexual, Violent Crime

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…hails Foundation over publication, ‘Tears from the Grave’ Ebriku John Friday As emotional and psychological trauma and mental health continue to deteriorate among assaulted Nigerians, the Chairperson, House of Representatives Press Corps, Comrade Grace Ike, Wednesday, advocated for government funded compensation scheme for victims of rape and violent crimes. Ike made the call in her remarks during the launch of ‘Tears from the Grave’, a publication by Mr Lemmy Ughegbe of the Men Against Rape Foundation, MARF, dedicated to the memory of victims of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, SGBV, in…

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President Tinubu Approves Establishment Of National Health Fellows Programme

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In his determination to comprehensively upgrade existing primary healthcare centres and construct over 8,800 new primary healthcare centres across all local government areas in the country for accessible and qualitative healthcare delivery with the provision of new social accountability mechanisms, President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the National Health Fellows Programme, with young Nigerian fellows to be engaged in all the 774 local government areas in the country. The well-trained fellows will serve as fiduciary agents to monitor and track Primary Healthcare Centre development and performance, which is…

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