On Saturday morning, the Nigerian people and I woke up to the dreadful news of the unprovoked killing of our brave military personnel during a rescue mission to Okuoma Community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. The incident occurred on Thursday 14 March, 2024 when our troops, responding to a crisis between Okuama and Okoloba communities in Delta ... Read More »
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“Rising Tensions: Okuoma LGA Incident Sparks National Debate on Military Response and Community Security”. By FEMI FALANA
On 14th March 2024, the troops of the 181 Amphibious Batallion, Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State, while on peace mission to Okuoma community in Delta State were surrounded by some irate community youths. In the unprovoked attack that ensued, the Commanding Officer, 2 Majors, a Captain, and 12 Solders were reported to have been brutalised and murdered in ... Read More »
“Civil Society Groups Warn EFCC Against Politicizing Corruption Allegations”
Civil Society Organisations and human rights lawyers have called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to save the image of Nigeria by not prioritising political battles that are counterproductive to the robust anti-corruption policy of the President Bola Tinubu administration. The scores of acitivists and lawyers, under the broad umbrella of the Committee for The Defence of Democracy and ... Read More »
“Osun’s Government House Gets a Facelift: Governor Adeleke’s Bold Vision for Progress”
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has unveiled the newly-refurbished Government House in Osogbo, the state capital. The event, highlighted by an inspection, prayers, and inauguration, marks a significant milestone for the state. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the spokesperson for the state governor, Olawale Rasheed, and shared on the official X handle of the state government ... Read More »
“NDLEA Busts Drug Syndicate: Hair Stylist, Dispatch Rider Caught Peddling Cannabis-laced Chin-chin to Students”
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 20-year-old hair stylist, Josephine Odunu and a 30-year-old dispatch rider, Edesemi Ikporo for selling and distributing illicit drug-laced chin-chin to school students and at social parties in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state. A press statement by the spokesman of the anti-narcotics agency, Femi Babafemi said NDLEA officers on patrol around ... Read More »
“Celebrating Success: Nigerian Police Officer’s Daughters Called to the Bar Amidst Adversity”
Despite efforts of Police Officers in ensuring the safety and security of Nigerians, which require commitment and dedication , an average Nigerian harbors the opinion that the children of Police officers, most especially, the ones who live or lived in the barracks cannot be great and successful. This notion is indeed saddening and disheartening as Police Officers have been able ... Read More »
“From Harmony to Discord: The Untold Story of Ayankunle Ayanlowo and K1 De Ultimate’s 32-Year Journey”
There is no iota of doubt that the outburst of Ayankunle Ayanlowo the ex-talking drummer of Fuji Czar, K1 De Ultimate is generating the usual buzz on social media with many in that frenzy, taking sides without allowing a thought on what the other side may look like. It is understandable that many are swayed by emotions based on what ... Read More »
“Royal Blessings: Ooni of Ife Celebrates Arrival of Twins to Royal Family”
OONI WELCOMES A NEW PRINCE AND PRINCESS AS QUEEN TOBILOBA GIVES BIRTH A SET OF TWINS. A great news broke out at the Ile Oodua Palace of the Ooni of Ife early hours of this morning sequel to a safe delivery of a twin set of babies; Prince and princess with mother; Her Majesty, Olori Tobiloba Ogunwusi and babies in ... Read More »
“NDDC Pledges to Complete Niger Delta Regional Specialist Hospital to Boost Healthcare Access”
“In line with Mr President’s marching orders to ensure we embark on Legacy Projects that will impact the people of Niger Delta positively, the NDDC is committed to finishing the Niger Delta Regional Specialist Hospital (Cardiovascular and Orthopedic). It is on this basis that we are going round to revive stalled and abandoned projects that are of immense value to ... Read More »
“Governor Otti Joins Ezequiel Family in Glorious Celebration of Pastor Chinedu’s 70th Birthday”
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, joined a host of other dignitaries, Saturday to celebrate Pastor Chinedu Ezekwesili on his 70th birthday. The celebrant is the husband of Dr. Obiageli (Oby) Ezekwesili, former Nigeria’s minister of education as well as solid minerals. Also in attendance a t the event, which held at the Rainbow Event Marquee, Area 8, Garki, ... Read More »