Kalu Hails Tinubu, Celebrates Oriaku’s FCC Appointment
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has commended President Bola Tinubu for what he describes as a clear demonstration of inclusivity and regional balance in recent federal appointments. Kalu’s praise comes on the heels of the appointment of Obinna Oriaku, former Abia State Commissioner for Finance, as the Federal […]
Minister of Justice Seeks Community Hard Labour for Drug Offenders
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minister of attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has called for the introduction of community-based hard labour sentences for convicted drug offenders as part of efforts to deter illicit drug trafficking and abuse in Nigeria. Speaking at an event hosted by the National Drug Law […]
HURIWA Demands Probe of LGA Funds Amid Imo Killings
By Chinedu Echianu The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has accused the Imo State Government and local authorities in Ideato North Local Government Area (LGA) of abandoning families affected by the recent mass killing in Arondizuogu and Umualoma, describing the official response as “shocking and cruel.” In a statement signed by its National […]
Gov. Ododo Flags Off Construction of 12.5Km Unosi-Odonto-Ogigiri Road in Ajaokuta
By Chinedu Echianu Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has flagged off the construction of the 12.5-kilometre Unosi-Odonto-Ogigiri rural road, a major infrastructure project aimed at boosting agricultural development and improving rural connectivity in the state. A statement made available to Democracy Radio by the Kogi state Government House Media Team says the road, being […]
FG Withdraws Criminal Complaint Against Passenger, Music Star in Recent Airport Incidents
By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Government has announced the withdrawal of criminal complaints against Ms. Comfort Emmanson and popular musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, also known as KWAM 1, following recent high-profile incidents of unruly behaviour at Nigerian airports. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday after […]
Sowore Leads Protest at NYSC Headquarters, Demands Raye’s Discharge Certificate
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, on Tuesday, led a protest to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, demanding the immediate release of the discharge certificate of female corps member Ushie Rita Uguamaye, popularly known as Raye. Sowore was joined by a group of activists, […]
NDLEA Arrests Lagos Pastor for Alleged Cannabis Smuggling from Ghana
Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says a Lagos-based pastor accused of masterminding large-scale cannabis shipments into Nigeria has been arrested after months on the run. Prophet Adefolusho Aanu-Olasele, also known as Abbas Ajakaiye, founder of The Turn of Mercy Church, was detained on Sunday 3 August at his church in Okun […]
Tinubu Appoints Speaker Abbas to Lead APC Bauchi Reconciliation Panel
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has appointed the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, as chairman of the presidential reconciliation committee tasked with resolving the protracted crisis within the Bauchi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The high-powered panel, constituted to heal longstanding divisions ahead of the APC […]
Speaker Abbas Mourns Former ACF Chairman Audu Ogbeh
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has expressed deep shock over the passing of former Chairman of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Audu Ogbeh, who died on Saturday at the age of 78. In a condolence message issued on Sunday through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa […]
Marwa Calls for United Front Against Drug Abuse, Cultism, Banditry
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brigadier General, Mohamed Buba-Marwa, has called for urgent collective action by families, religious leaders, traditional rulers, and community stakeholders to curb the growing menace of drug abuse, cultism, and banditry among Nigerian youths. He stated this while speaking at a seminar by the […]