Umahi By Anthony Nwachukwu Impressed by his support to them and his achievements in office since 2015, members of the Development Association of Ebonyi Indigenes (DAES) in Lagos have backed Governor David Nweze Umahi on his appeal against his recent sack by the Federal High Court, Abuja. The court ruling […]
Disquiet in immigration as alleged manipulation delays CGI selection
Over six months since Idris Jere assumed duty as Ag. Comptroller-General of Immigrations (CGI) in September 2021 following the retirement of Muhammed Babandede, the delay in appointing a substantive head is raising discomfort and suspicion of process manipulation among the rank and file of the agency. According to insider-sources, 11 […]
Inter-party body, youths oppose DSIEC’s alleged attempt to scuttle NNPP’s councillorship victory
The Inter-party Advisory Council has condemned alleged attempt by the Delta State Independent Electoral Commission (DSIEC) to subvert the councillorship result of Umutu Ward 17 in Ukwuani Local Government of Delta State, which was won by the candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Mr. Enudu Eugene Chukwuka. In […]
Breaking: Abba Kyari dies of Coronavirus
Mallam Abba Kyari, the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, is dead. Kyari, who fell to the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, was said to have died on Friday, according to a brief statement early Saturday morning by the Presidential Spokesperson, Femi Adesina. He twitted @FemAdesina: “Chief of Staff to the […]
U.S. repatriates 997 nationals from Nigeria over Covid-19
The United States (U.S.) Mission in Nigeria has repatriated home a total of 997 Americans over the challenge posed by the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the Public Affairs Section (PAS) said. The airlift from April 6 to 8, organised by the U.S. Consulate in three chartered flights operated by Delta Air […]
Anambra thanks Buhari, says Ofodile’s appointment into NIMASA Board well deserved
Ofodile The Anambra State Government has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing an indigene, Mr. Chudi Ofodile, into the management board of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), assuring that it was a wise move. Ofodile, a former Chairman of House of Representatives Special Committee on Joint Venture […]
Customs extends relief materials to Lagos orphanages
By Chidubem Anthony Following the relative return of peace to the insurgency-ravaged North-Eastern Nigeria and consequently the departure of some inmates from the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) dedicated camps to their ancestral homelands, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said it has now started distributing seized smuggled items to orphanages across […]
Saraki flays invasion, siege on Melaye’s residence as misuse of police against citizens
By Anthony Chidubem The police invasion and ongoing siege on the Abuja home of Sen. Dino Melaye is another instance of the Executive using the police to suppress the rights of the citizenry and silencing people with opposing views to the incumbent administration, Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola, has said. […]
Maritime group mobilises stakeholders for Atiku presidency
By Chidubem Anthony Impressed by his huge investments both in infrastructure and human capacity towards the growth of the Nigerian economy, stakeholders in the maritime and allied industries are galvanising support for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The stakeholders, under the […]
45 Nigerian entities get U.S. Consulate’s $453,568 grant
By Chidubem Anthony The United States Consulate General in Lagos has awarded support grant totaling $453,568 for a variety of worthwhile projects in human rights, transparency in government, media freedom, women and youth empowerment, health, education, entrepreneurship, and the promotion of mutual understanding. The grant, from January 2018 till date, […]