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By Oko Aba President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the country will overcome its security challenges. He gave the assurance at the Regimental Dinner Night in honor of the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day in Abuja on Monday. President Tinubu, represented by Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Benjamin Okezie Kalu, reiterated his commitment to providing the military with necessary resources to tackle security issues, effectively. He commended the dedication and professionalism of the Nigerian Armed Forces, including those who have paid the supreme price in the service of their fatherland, emphasizing that the challenges…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Attorney-General of Enugu State, Dr. Kingsley Tochi Udeh, has commended the Court of Appeal for its commitment to improving the South-East state’s justice system. Dr. Udeh made the commendation during the commencement of special sittings of the Court of Appeal in Enugu. The special sittings are presided by President of the Court of Appeal (PCA), Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem. The special sessions involve 15 Judges of the Court of Appeal (JCAs) from various Divisions sitting in different panels from Monday to Friday to hear and conclude 80 appeal cases in the Enugu Division, for quick dispensation of…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Fresh from the Yuletide break, President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has urged his colleagues to rededicate themselves to the task of fixing Nigeria. He made the appeal on Tuesday, January 14, in a welcome address entitled: 'Rising To The Greatness of Our Calling' which he read at the resumed plenary, after the break. The Senate President said: "As we embark on this new legislative year, I urge us all to accommodate in our New Year resolutions a renewed commitment to the service of our great nation, Nigeria. "Let us resolve to rededicate ourselves to…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has congratulated Ohanaeze Ndigbo on its successful election which ushered in a new Executive Council (Exco) to run the latter's affairs. A statement by Afenifere's National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Jare Ajayi, on Tuesday, January 14, quoted its Leader, Chief Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, as expressing the organisation’s goodwill to Ohanaeze and its new President General (PG), Senator John Azuta-Mbata. The Afenifere leader prayed for a successful tenure for the new exco and assured the body of Afenifere’s readiness to work with ethnic nationalities, including Ohanaeze "for the betterment of our dear…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Oyo State governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has sworn in 48 newly-appointed Permanent Secretaries in the state Civil/Public Service, urging them to discharge their duties effectively and do their best for the state. He urged the Permanent Secretaries to work hand in hand with his government to achieve its vision of sustainable development of the state. The governor stated these at the Executive Council Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, the state capital, shortly after the oath of office and allegiance were administered on them. Gov. Makinde described the event as historic, adding that the process…

By our reporter Official hammer came for markets patronized by used item scavengers, popularly known as 'panteka', and their patrons in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as Minister of FCT, Barrister Nyesom Wike, on Monday, January 13, banned such commercial outlets for two weeks. Scavenging was also banned anywhere within FCT. He said the ban will become effective from Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Henceforth, any scavenger caught in the business faces being charged with attempted murder or economic sabotage, the Minister warned. The Minister's Special Assistant on Media, Lere Olayinka, disclosed these in a post on X (formerly Twitter). Wike…

By Abdulrahim Abdulkadir The tussle for the revered ancient stool of Kano took another turn on Sunday as the ousted Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero,the 15th Emir, rejected the Appeal Court verdict which nullified a Federal High Court order that had removed Muhammadu Sanusi II as 16th Emir. Bayero declared that he will approach the Supreme Court to challenge the judgment of the appellate court even as he insisted that he is still Emir of Kano. Addressing journalists at Bayero's Nasarawa Palace, Sarkin Dawaki Babba, Aminu Babba DanAgundi, who filed the suit that was struck out by the Appeal Court, said:…

From Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu The Senator representing Anambra Central senatorial district in the National Assembly, Senator Victor Umeh, has taken a clear position on the controversy surrounding the agitation of the incarcerated leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, against Igbo marginalization in Nigeria. Sen. Umeh said he backs the agitation because the marginalization is still overtly manifest and alive in Federal Government's governance discrimination against the Igbo. Both Umeh and Kanu are Igbos,one of three major ethnic nationalities in Nigeria. He spoke to newsmen in Enugu during the general assembly/convention of apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze…

By Felix Durumbah, and Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Two conventions of apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, held on Friday, January 10. They produced two Presidents-General (PGs),both lawyers, as well as top personalities to fill other executive positions as Igbos displayed their legendary republican nature. The eye-catching development laid the tar of truth to the Igbo adage that there is no one road to get to the market. At stake was the battle to control the soul of the Igbo nationality and proffer solutions to the numerous challenges confronting one of the three massive ethnic groups in Nigeria. Much more…