***Cautions Tinubu over disregard for constitution which sends dangerous message to citizens Pan Niger Delta Forum, (PANDEF), the apex socio-cultural body of the Niger Delta people has described the removal of Dr. Solomon Arase from his position as Chairman of the Police Service Commission, (PSC) as an abnormality not in consonant with the laws of the nation. The National chairman of the forum, Senator Emmanuel Ibok Essien, in a statement on Sunday express profound disappointment, and denounce the unjust manner in which Dr. Solomon Arase, a former Inspector General of Police, was relieved of his duties as Chairman of the…
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By Ehichioya Ezomon It’s certainly hitting the bull’s eye by declaring in the sixth installment of this header on Monday, June 10, 2024 – and indeed, as shown in the threads so far – that the Rivers “problem” between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and ex-Governor Nyesom Wike “is like the unending story of the tortoise, and has defied the dictum, ‘There’s end to litigation,’ hence cases terminate at the Supreme Court.” A Port Harcourt high court’s ruling on Monday, June 10, 2024, has borne witness to that declaration! Against partisan expectation, the court validated the 25 pro-Wike lawmakers’ seats on grounds…
By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja Rector, Kogi State Polytechnic,Lokoja, Prof. Salisu Ogbo Usman has called for prayers for Nigeria and leaders to serve and lead humanity with compassion, love and kindness. The Professor of Political Science made the call in his message of felicitations with the Muslim Ummah, government and people of Kogi state on the occasion of the 2024 Eid-el-Kabir on Sunday in Lokoja. He specially felicitated with Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and the entire “Consolidation and Continuity Family” for the grace to witness the auspicious moment. He said, “As we mark this significant event, we pray for Allah’s blessings,…
***As Kano Government frowns at CP’s disposition to take orders from outside not from Gov Yusuf Against the backdrop that Kano Police command had announced a ban on Sallah durbar after a joint security meeting in the State, the 16th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, held Sallah durbar. The Emir had earlier led Eid prayer and sermon at the Kofar Mata Jumu’at mosque. Following heavy downpours that flooded the premises of the Eid ground which could not be used, the Eid prayer was observed at the Kofar Mata Jumu’at mosque Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and other cabinet members…
Immediate past Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has indicated that despite the situation in the country, he is pleased that more Nigerians have taken to the farm to grow more food so as to bring down the prices of food in the country. Speaking to journalists shortly after joining the Emir of Daura, Dr Faruk Umar Faruk, to observe the Eid prayer at the township Eid ground on Sunday,Buhari also used the occasion to appeal to all citizens to make Nigeria Self-reliant. “Let us grow our own food. We have shown that we can do it. This is not the time…
***Urges regular medical examination, extra care in food preparations ***Commends FCT Police Commissioner for swift investigation into 4-year-old Miguel Ovoke’s death A group, Make A Difference Initiative (MAD) has expressed concern over the rising cases of avoidable deaths among pupils urging parents to ensure regular medical examinations of their wards against potential health issues to avert sudden tragedy. The group noted that several reports across the country of sudden deaths of students facing one form or the other of disciplinary actions from their teachers should not just worry us, but cause us to take proactive medical steps. Speaking with newsmen,…
Nigerians should earnestly pray for their selfish leaders in positions of power who can drive N150m cars but cannot pay N60, 000 minimum wage, Archbishop Benjamin Kwarshi has urged. Kwarshi who was the Anglican Bishop of Jos until he retired in 2023, indicated that the leaders indulge in opulence and care little about the people they claim to represent. Speaking at an event in Adamawa State on Saturday, he said selfish people in positions of power need prayers to change and be true leaders. The cleric who was a Guest Speaker during a public presentation of the Bwatiye New Testament…
By Ahmed Rufa’i, Dutse The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has accused the Police Service Commission (PSC) of corruption which allegedly led to irregularities in the ingoing 2022/2023 police constable recruitment exercise. The statement bearing the accusation which was cited on the verified X (Twitter) handle and other social media of force headquarter public relations officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejibi, said the Nigerian Police Force has called for review of the recruitment list allegedly flooded with non-applicants. According to the statement “The Nigeria Police Force has raised alarm on the irregularities and alleged corruption of the recently released names…
***Arrests 222 trailers loaded with 3,169 human passengers in 3 months. By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Kogi State Sector Command has deployed over 500 Personnel, 17 patrol vehicles and other logistics to ensure hitch-free vehicular movements and zero crash during and after the Eid-El-Kabir festivities. Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, disclosed this at a press conference organized on his behalf by the Kogi Sector Commander of the Corps, Commander Samuel S. Oyedeji in Lokoja. The Corps Marshal identified most recent challenges confronting safe use of highways to include trailers and trucks conveying goods,…
****says perpetrators of CUSTECH Students’ Kidnap met their Waterloo By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja. Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo has said that security remains one of the top priorities and responsibilities of his administration and therefore warns criminals to steer clear of the state or face choking. Ododo who disclosed this in an interview with newsmen shortly after observing the Eid-El-Kabir Prayers at Okene Eid Praying Ground on Sunday said Kogi could and would never be a fertile ground for criminals to breed. that is why we are doing everything possible with the support of Mr President to make…