Report reaching the National update has it that the Government of the Republic of Benin has released the Yoruba Nation Activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly called Sunday Igboho Igboho has been in detention in Benin Republic since he was arrested at an airport in Cotonou by the neighbouring country’s security forces while trying to flee to Germany in July 2020. The Leader of the Umbrella body of Yoruba Self-determination Groups, Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide, Professor Banji Akintoye and a French Language Expert/ Deputy Alana of Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide, Professor Wale Adeniran were on hand to receive the Activist who…
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The Citizens Advocacy for Social & Economic Rights (CASER) has threatened to initiate contempt proceedings against the Minister of Transportation or anyone who is allegedly defying a Court order.The court order had barred all parties in the process of appointing a company to operate the International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN) in Nigeria from taking any further action.The Executive Director of CASER Mr. Frank Tietie reminded parties to the issue that a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja had granted an Injunction restraining the Minister of Transport Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, the Bureau of Public Procurement BPP and the Attorney General of…
By Titus Foga Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th president of the United States once said, “Here is your country. Cherish these natural wonders, cherish the natural resources, cherish the history and romance as a sacred heritage, for your children and your children’s children. Do not let selfish men or greedy interests skin your country of its beauty, its riches or its romance”. This typifies the life of Samuel Ortom, the 5th democratically elected Governor of Benue State. Since he came to power, he has continued to demonstrate uncommon characteristics of a true nationalist. His unvarnished passion for his state and country…
Former governor of Nasarawa state, Senator Abdullahi Adamu has has countered reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has anointed him as the next chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) The media space had been awash with reports that the President had endorsed Adamu as the party’s chairman ahead of its March 26 convention. However, when the Senator received local government officials of the party in Keffi on Saturday, he indicated that the reports were false. Adamu it was gathered told the local government party officials to disregard the reports, urging them however to pray for his success. Senator Adamu…
Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Yekini Nabena, has called on the Niger state governor, Sani Bello to stop his plan to call for a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting without the authorisation of governor Mai Mala Buni.Nabena said the plot by the Niger State governor to destabilise the ruling APC has been on for a while because of his Vice Presidential ambition in 2023, hence his plan to convey a NEC meeting.In a statement released Sunday in Abuja to newsmen, the APC chieftain said governor Sani Bello is just an ordinary member of the…
Arrangements have been concluded for the launch of a book titled “rescuing the lost glory of Egbira in Abuja.The launch which is scheduled for March 24, 2022, would take place at Kwali Town Hall by 10.00am prompt.While several dignitaries are expected to grace the book launch, Hon. Danladi B Chiya would chair the event.The Special Guest of Honour would be the Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, while the Minister of State, FCT, Dr. Ramatu Tijani would be the Mother of the Day.Other dignitaries expected at the book launched include; Hon. Joseph Asuku Bello and Hon. Ahmed Tijani, both members…
By Friday Idachaba National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has congratulated the new Ata of Igala, His Royal Majesty, Mathew Alaji Opaluwa Oguche-Akpa on his appointment, installation and presentation of Staff of Office. The APC National Leader disclosed this while speaking with newsmen at the coronation ceremony and presentation of Staff of Office to the 28th Ata’ Igala at his Palace in Idah. Tinubu who was represented by Barr. Realwan Okpanachi, Director General, Asiwaju Project Beyond 2023, said he was confident that the respected Monarch would uphold the sanctity of the stool. He said…
The Federal Government has urged the teeming unemployed Nigerian youth to key in to the various youth initiatives and programmes of the present administration to empower themselves. Some the programmes with Agro-allied skills, especially with the provision of start up packs and other Agro-allied equipment given to them by Government, have the capacity of making them self-employed and job creators. The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare made the call on Saturday in Jos, the Plateau State Capital, during the closing ceremony of a two-week National Youth in Agriculture Empowerment Training Programme.Director Press and Public Relations Mohammed…
Unknown gunmen have kidnapped, Ugochukwu Okpala owner of a popular retail store, Seat of Wisdom Supermarket, in Lokoja, Kogi state, She was abduct right in front of her shop Friday evening shortly after closing for the day.The supermarket is lokoted along Gadumo, Ganaja road, Lokoja. The Police Public Relations Officer, SUPOL William Aya, confirmed the incident saying that the police was informed that Okpala was accosted, while entering her carHe said she was pushed, into their own car after which they drove off to an unknown destination.According to Aya, the state commissioner of police, Edward Egbuka has since mobilised officers…
The Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Sen. Tolu Odebiyi has congratulated the former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, as he celebrates his 85th birthday. While describing the former Nigerian President as most cherished patriotic leader, as well as outstanding and dependable, Senator Odebiyi, in a statement issued on Saturday said, “We join millions of your well-wishers around the world, your amiable family, friends, associates, and other Nigerians, to celebrate with our most loving and dependable father and most cherished patriotic leader, as you celebrate your 85th birthday on Saturday, 5th…