HURIWA petitions NJC over alleged miscarriage of justice in Enugu state governorship election petitions tribunal. ● Calls for thorough investigations into conduct of Tribunal Chairman [Press Release] In a significant development, the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has submitted a formal petition to the National Judicial Council (NJC), raising serious concerns over an […]
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Independence Day: FG declares October 2 as public holiday
The federal government has declared Monday, October 2, 2023, as a public holiday in commemoration of Nigeria’s 63rd independence celebration. This was contained in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade, on Thursday, September 28, 2023. Akinlade quoted the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made […]
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Nigeria at 63: FG declares October 2 public holiday
Photo: Twitter/Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo The Federal Government (FG) has declared Monday, October 2, as a public holiday in commemoration of the 63rd independence celebration in Nigeria. The announcement was made public on Thursday by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade, on behalf of the government. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through […]
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Apologise for ridiculing monarchs, Afenifere tells Obasanjo
Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has criticised former President Olusegun Obasanjo for allegedly undermining traditional institutions in Yoruba land. While frowning at what it perceived as a disrespectful attitude towards monarchs by the former president at an event in Oyo State, the mainstream Yoruba group demanded an apology from Obasanjo, asking him to recognise and rectify […]
Continue ReadingBurkina’s military govt says it foiled coup attempt
Burkina Faso’s military government said Wednesday it had foiled a coup attempt the previous day, almost a year after the country’s leader came to power in a coup himself. In a statement read out on state television, it said “a proven coup attempt was foiled on September 26, 2023 by Burkina Faso’s intelligence and security […]
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The search for deserved justice that is unending
By Abdu Rafiu The conversation on the subject of slavery and slave trade as well as the possible compensation for the heinous crime cannot ever end. The descendants of the perpetrators will not agree and the prospective beneficiaries will not give up. Ghana President Nana Akufo-Ado revived the subject last week, bringing it to the […]
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Osun Primary Health Care flags off workshop for LG officials
The Board Chairman, Osun State Primary Health Care Development Board, Hon Tajudeen Adisa, has flagged off a two-day training workshop for selected health officials across 30 local governments and area offices in the State. Speaking at the programme, Adisa urged health workers in the State not to relent in their duties, stating that Governor Ademola […]
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Planned impeachment of Deputy Governor: Ondo assembly directs lawyers to probe court injunction
Ondo State House of Assembly has declared that a court order halting its planned probe of some allegations leveled against the Deputy Governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa would not stop it from carrying out its legislative functions. It therefore directed its lawyers to probe the injunction restraining it from probing the allegations against the Deputy Governor […]
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Pray for Nigeria, PDP urges Muslims at Eid el Maulud
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday called on Nigerians, especially Muslims, to use the 2023 Eid-el Maulud celebration for intensive and fervent prayers to Allah for His divine intervention in the affairs of Nigeria. Its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, urged Nigerians to use the occasion to reinforce the bond of unity, love and […]
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Eid-el-Maulud: Pray for Nigeria, Tinubu tells Muslims
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, urged Muslims nationwide to pray for Nigeria which, he said, is at an important juncture as his government takes “all necessary measures to make the country secure and economically viable.” “We need the full support of the citizenry in the form of patriotism, patience, and prayers,” Tinubu appealed in a […]
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