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“Unraveling the North’s Selective Outrage: A Tale of Two Tragedies” -By Farooq A. Kperogi

It should be made clear from the outset that I am overwrought with immense grief by the heartbreaking but unintentional killing of 126 innocent men, women, and children celebrating Maulud at Tudun Biri village in Kaduna State on December 3. Nothing can compensate for this. No excuse can rationalize it. And the outrage that this issue has generated against the ... Read More »

2023 CAF Awards: Osimhen breaks 24-year jinx, wins CAF player of the year award

Super Eagles and Napoli forward Victor Osimhen has been pronounced the 2023 CAF footballer of the year. The goal machine edged Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah – winner in 2017 and 2018 – and Morocco and PSG defender, Achraf Hakimi to the prestigious award. Votes from head coaches/technical directors and captains of the senior national teams from CAF’s member associations saw Osimhen ... Read More »

“Governor Abiodun Issues Stern Warning: Traditional Rulers Selling State Lands Face Disciplinary Action”

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Monday alleged that some traditional rulers have been found selling lands belonging to the state government. He warned that his administration would take disciplinary action against any person found selling land in its forest reserves and plantation across the state. Governor Abiodun stated this at the Statutory Meeting of the state’s Council of ... Read More »

Centennial Celebration: Uzuakoli Methodist College Marks 100 Years of Educational Excellence

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has called on all stakeholders to join hands with his government to restore education in the state to its former glory. Governor Otti made the call at a Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, organised by the Uzuakoli Methodist College Old Boys Association (UMCOBA), as part of the activities marking the centenary anniversary of the ... Read More »

“Governor Makinde Leads the Charge: Oyo State Takes Bold Steps to Eradicate Gender-Based Violence”

The Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has led campaign against sexual and Genda Based Violence (GBV) walk in the state in order to eliminate Gender-Based Violence. The walk was the grand finale of the 16 days campaign against sexual and gender based violence. The walk, which started inside Agodi government house also have in attendance wife of the governor, ... Read More »

“Building a World-Class Force: Six Pillars Redefining Nigeria’s Police Strategy”

Your Excellencies, Distinguished Guest, Ladies and Gentlemen. Today marks a significant shift to our approach to policing, as it signifies Mr President’s commitment to full implementation of the community policing strategy as encapsulated in the Police Act 2020. Security is local, and we must acknowledge and embrace the unique dynamics of each community in our pursuit of a safer nation. ... Read More »

“Political Earthquake in Rivers State: 27 Lawmakers Defect from PDP to APC Amidst Party Division”

The crisis rocking the Rivers State House of Assembly took a new turn on Monday with twenty-seven members defecting from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party in the state to the All Progressives Congress. that the lawmakers cited division within the PDP as the primary reason for their defection to the APC. The affected lawmakers are said to be the ones ... Read More »

“Chief Edwin Clark Urges President Tinubu to Invoke Doctrine of Necessity in Ondo Crisis”

OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR, TO ADOPT THE GEN. YAKUBU GOWON’S EMINENT PERSONS COMMITTEE’S SUGGESTION ON DOCTRINE OF NECESSITY TO RESOLVE THE UNFORTUNATE CRISIS IN ONDO STATE AS PRESIDENT OF THE COUNTRY AND AS LEADER OF THE RULING PARTY, THE ALL-PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS (APC). BY CHIEF (DR.) EDWIN KIAGBODO CLARK, OFR, CON. Dear Mr. President, URGENT NEED TO ... Read More »