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By Joseph ErunkeABUJA—A group, Concerned Nigerians, has condemned the re-arrest of a journalist, Jones Abiri, who was released from the detention cell of Department of State Service, DSS, after spending several months in the cell. Jones Abiri The group, in a statement by its convener, Mr Deji Adeyanju, said the re-arrest of Abiri, who was…
By: Kingsley OmonobiAbuja —The Police Service Commission, PSC, has approved the promotion of 8,916 senior police officers to their next substantive ranks to fill existing vacancies. IGP Abubakar Adamu A statement by Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Press and Information said the promotions were the high points of the 5th Plenary Meeting of the commission held…
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has hailed the sacrifices of women and mothers in uplifting society by juggling responsibilities in the home and workplace to keep the family unit intact, grow businesses and contribute to sustainable development. Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki (2nd right, 2nd row); Leader, Edo State Market Women Association,…
By Johnbosco AgbakwuruABUJA – VICE President Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday said that his surviving a helicopter crash in Kogi State last February had saved many people both in and out of government the trouble of explaining their roles in a conspiracy theories. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo Prof. Osinbajo stated this at a special thanksgiving service…
I want to thank President Buhari for sharing this special day with me. The pressure of affairs facing the leader of a nation is such that you could have easily found reasons why you could not participate. Instead you chose to be here and to even give me the compound honor of accepting to be the…
Pro-democracy and good governance group, Concerned Nigerians, has condemned the rearrest of Bayelsa-based journalist and publisher, Jones Abiri by men suspected to be those of the Department of State Services, DSS. Deji Adeyanju Mr. Abiri was whisked away weekend in Bayelsa.Meanwhile, in a statement by its Convener, Deji Adeyanju, the Concerned Nigerian group who condemned…
…hail Oshiomhole on 2019 presidential poll victoryThe leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oredo Local Government Area has adopted Governor Godwin Obaseki as their sole candidate in the 2020 gubernatorial election in the state, owing to the governor’s sterling performance and inclusive governance style. Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki The decision was…
Ode-Omu (Osun) – No fewer than 80 youths were trained in tailoring and fashion design at Federal Government’s newly established tailoring hub in Osun. The hub, located at the National Youth Development Centre in Ode-Omu, Osun, was equipped with industrial and computerised machines, button and weaving machines, stand-by generator, among others. The youths, who were…
The Warri Boys Association, Lagos branch President, Chief Godwin Okene, has called on Delta State electorate to eschew violence and any act of thuggery as the nation prepares for the gubernatorial election billed for March 9, 2019. Area Boys fight over the alleged distribution of money for votes at a polling unit in Alagomeji-Yaba in Lagos…
By FEMI ADESINA Twice on Wednesday, President Muhammadu Buhari displayed an uncommon generosity of spirit. We had set forth at dawn, shortly before 5 a.m, to visit the presidential campaign office in Central Area of Abuja. The purpose was for the President to read his victory speech, having been pronounced winner of the February 23…