Year: 2024

COMMENTARY ON INTERNATIONAL DAY TO END IMPUNITY FOR CRIMES AGAINST JOURNALISTS, 2024 Theme: Safety of Journalists in Crises and Emergencies By Gbemiga Bamidele

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The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (IDEI) is a UN recognized international day observed annually on November 2. The day draws attention to the level impunity for crimes against journalists which remains extremely high globally. The 2024 edition of the event marks the 10th anniversary of the first IDEI held in 2014 after the landmark establishment of the day by the UN General Assembly in resolution 68/163. The 2024 edition of the day also commemorates the 20th anniversary of the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on…

Friday Sermon: Fear Allah, Voting Is An Amanah (Trust)! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy   All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all the worlds. May His blessings and benedictions be upon the Messenger, his household and companions.   Dear brothers and sisters! Know that the elections are a legitimate means of selecting leaders and representatives of the nation, to oversee the government, and enact laws to serve the citizens and advance their interests. In this way, elections embody one of the mechanisms of the principle of consultation (Shurah) established by…

NEC asks Tinubu to withdraw tax reform bills

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The National Economic Council (NEC), has urged President Bola Tinubu to immediately withdraw the Tax Reforms Bill from the National Assembly to create room for further consultations and consensus building.   Oyo State Governor ,Seyi Makinde announced this while briefing State House correspondents at the end of the 144th NEC meeting headed by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, in Abuja.   The recommendation was coming following the controversies that trailed the bills.   Makinde explained that the council members agreed that it was important to allow for consensus building and understanding of…

Veteran actor, Charles Olumo Agbako dies at 101

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    Veteran actor, Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, popularly known as Charles Olumo and Agbako, is dead.   This was made known in a statement by the president of Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) , Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr Latin on Instagram on Thursday.   He wrote, “#tampanglobal announces the passing of Pa Charles Olumo Sanyaolu, fondly known as AGBAKO. Details of the burial arrangements will be shared at a later time. Good night father, 25/02/1923 to 31/10/2024.”   Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko, also confirmed…

Court grants Reps member ,Alex Ikwechegh N500,000 bail over assault of Bolt driver

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A magistrate court in Kuje, Abuja, has granted a N500,000 bail to Alex Ikwechegh, a member of the House of Representatives.   Ikwechegh was arraigned for allegedly assaulting a Bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, outside his Abuja residence.   In a viral video, Ikwechegh is seen in a heated exchange with the driver whom he accused of disrespect for asking him to approach the car to receive his package.   The incident, which occurred on October 27 in the Maitama district of Abuja, sparked outrage on social media.   At the…

Senate confirms Bianca Ojukwu and 6 others as Ministers

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The Nigeria’s Senate has confirmed the appointment of all seven ministerial nominees of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.   This followed the screening of the nominees by the Red chamber on Wednesday.   The development brought the total number of ministers serving in the administration of Tinubu to 50.   Nentawe Yilwatda was confirmed as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Muhammadu Dingyadi as Minister of Labour and Employment and Bianca Odumegu-Ojukwu as Minister of State Foreign Affairs.   Others are Jumoke Oduwole as Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment,…

Sanwo-Olu to receive NANTAP Honourary Fellowship at National Delegates Convention 2024

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The National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (NANTAP) said Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State will not only serve as Chief Host during the association’s 2024 National Delegates Convention (NDC), taking place in Lagos from December 3 to 7, 2024, but will be honoured with the prestigious Honourary Fellow of Theatre Arts of the association.   The NANTAP Honorary Fellowship is awarded only to individuals who have made significant contributions to the promotion and development of arts and culture in Nigeria. Governor Sanwo-Olu is being recognised for his unwavering…

Bichi First ; Revolutionizing Education for Constituents, BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF

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For Rt Honourable Abubakar Kabir Abubakar Bichi, Chairman House of Representatives committee on appropriation, Member representing Bichi Federal Constituency of Kano state , aside political consideration that stood him out as the most populous member of the House , having won election under a keenly contested atmosphere where the New Nigeria People’s Party NNPP swept the entire state , his ranking advantage, developmental strides , job creation among many other humanitarian activities stood him out as federal lawmaker representing the area.   With a ranking advantage, having represented Bichi Federal…

JUST IN : Tinubu appoints Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as Acting Chief of Army Staff

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President Bola Tinubu, has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the Acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS).   A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, explained that Major General Oluyede will act in the position pending the return of the substantive Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja.   Until his appointment, Major General Oluyede served as the 56th Commander of the Elite Infantry Corps of the Nigerian Army, based in Jaji, Kaduna.    

Rivers Judgement: Fubara Must Refund Illegally Spent Funds – says Coalition

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As reactions continue to trill the judgement of Federal High Court, Abuja, on the Rivers State fund; the National Democratic and Change Coalition (NDCC) has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, to refund all monies spent without appropriation to the state cofers. The Coalition, while expressing satisfaction over the ruling, said the people of Rivers have been vindicated, and the long awaited justice has been served to the Governor. Recall that, a Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, barred the Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN), from disbursing further monthly allocations…