Felix Duru Mbah

A forum of former Local Government Chairmen who served during the administration of the late Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State,has congratulated the state's former First Lady, Chief (Mrs) Florence Ajimobi, on her recent appointment as a non-career ambassador by President Bola Tinubu. The forum, popularly known as Team Koseleri, in a statement issued and signed by the group’s Coordinator, Hon. Yekeen Popoola, described the appointment as well-deserved, timely, and a testament to Mrs. Ajimobi’s record of service, integrity, and commitment to national development. Popoola noted that Mrs. Ajimobi has remained an exemplary leader whose influence extends beyond Oyo State,…

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna The 19 Governors of Northern states are scheduled to meet today (Monday, 1 December) over the roiling insecurity in the region. Under their umbrella Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF), led by the Governor of Gombe State, Malam Mohammed Inuwa Yahaya, the meeting will hold at the iconic Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Kaduna. A statement by Ibraheem Musa, media aide to Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna state, disclosed these. Musa added that Gov. Sani will serve as host of the meeting. The statement further added that "the high-level gathering will also include traditional rulers, security experts, and…

PRESS RELEASE Tinubu’s Expenditure Of ₦17.5 Trillion On Questionable Pipeline Security Is More Than 12 Years Of Fuel Subsidy *President merely robbed Nigerians to pay cronies The report that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) spent a humongous ₦17.5 trillion in just 12 months on “securing fuel pipelines and others” stands as one of the most brazen financial scandals in our nation’s history. For clarity, Nigeria spent roughly ₦18 trillion on fuel subsidy over a period of twelve years — a national programme that directly cushioned millions of Nigerians, stabilised the transport sector, and helped keep food prices manageable.…

By Sylvia Udegbunam, Enugu Enugu State Ministry of Justice organized a one-day capacity-building workshop for its law officers, aimed at enhancing legal efficiency and strengthening justice delivery across the state. The workshop, held in partnership with Nigerian Bar Association Institute of Continuing Legal Education (NBA-ICLE), was described as impactful by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Barr. Ikechukwu Ezenwukwa. Also serving as the Solicitor-General, Ezenwukwa emphasized that the training would help law officers update their legal knowledge, sharpen their skills, and reinforce their commitment to ethical service delivery. In his remarks, Ezenwukwa explained that the workshop offered a valuable platform…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi A multiple auto crash involving a MAN diesel truck with registration number Taraba ARD 967XA and other vehicles claimed nine lives with others sustaining several degrees of injury on the Katsina Ala highway in Benue State. The accident occured when members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Katsina-Ala branch, allegedly blocked the highway, causing severe gridlock that triggered the fatal crash. A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Deputy Superintendent (DSP) Udeme Edet disclosed that "the victims were rushed to Toro Hospital Katsina-Ala for treatment, while deceased bodies…