The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has said the Supreme Court judgment dashed the hopes of a majority of Nigerians by sacrificing justice for political expediency. He said this at a press conference in Abuja, on Monday, while noting that the verdict was however not the end of his journey but “inContinue reading "Supreme Court Verdict On Tinubu Not End Of My Journey But In Fact Beginning – Peter Obi"
Private Jet Conveying Tinubu’s Minister of Power, Entourage Crash-Lands In Oyo State
A private aircraft, with registration number 5N-AMM, conveying the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu and his entourage, has crash-landed in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, SaharaReporters can report. It was learned that the incident occurred on Friday evening, while the three-cabin crews and the seven passengers were all rescued from the damaged aircraft. A preliminaryContinue reading "Private Jet Conveying Tinubu’s Minister of Power, Entourage Crash-Lands In Oyo State"
Court Remands Medical Doctor, Two Other Suspects For Organ Harvesting In Plateau State
The Plateau State High Court presided over by Justice D.G Fombing, has ordered the remand of three suspected organ harvesters, Noah Kekere, Dr Phillip Dachung and Yusuf Abdullahi, at the Jos Correctional Centre. The suspects were remanded on Friday, after their arraignment at the State High Court 9 by the state Director of Public Prosecution,Continue reading "Court Remands Medical Doctor, Two Other Suspects For Organ Harvesting In Plateau State"
Fubara apologises over Rivers crisis
The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has apologised to the people of the state over the recent political crisis in the state. He described the crisis as “regrettable anxieties of the last few days,” saying it was important to make sacrifices for peace to reign. Fubara stated this in a statement he signed, titled, ‘PeaceContinue reading "Fubara apologises over Rivers crisis"
People Responsible For Nigerian Problems Do Not Know Peace; They Are Also Not Safe – Bishop Kukah
The Bishop of Sokoto Diocese of Catholic Church, Bishop Matthew Kukah, has said that the people responsible for Nigeria’s problems are not safe just like the masses. The cleric however stated that every country of the world also has its own problems, noting that it takes the citizens and purposeful leaders to address such problems.Continue reading "People Responsible For Nigerian Problems Do Not Know Peace; They Are Also Not Safe – Bishop Kukah"
AMID BITING POVERTY, SENATE OKAYS N13.5BN FOR RENOVATION OF TINUBU, SHETTIMA RESIDENCES, OTHERS
In the midst of severe hardship faced by Nigerians in recent months, the Senate on Thursday approved supplementary budget for the renovation in the presidency with a whooping sum of N13.5 billion. The approval also covered purchase of official vehicles for the First Lady’s Office with N1.5bn contained in the budget. A breakdown analysis ofContinue reading "AMID BITING POVERTY, SENATE OKAYS N13.5BN FOR RENOVATION OF TINUBU, SHETTIMA RESIDENCES, OTHERS"
CCDA Leadership deserves a Pat On the Back. Philip B Adams
Chamba Cultural Development Association(CCDA) leadership deserves commendation from all and sundry for their selfless contributions to the growth of this great association.They deserve acclamation for proving their worth as venerable leaders and maintaining their reputations and selfless posture as trusted leaders who came to serve but not to be served. The association was created byContinue reading "CCDA Leadership deserves a Pat On the Back. Philip B Adams"
Nigeria Labour Congress President, Ajaero Brutalised, His Right Eye Completely Shut After ‘Thorough’ Beating
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Comrade Joe Ajaero was thoroughly brutalised and rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Owerri with his right eye completely shut, the NLC has said. The NLC Head of Information and Publicity, Comrade Benson Upah, described the arrest and assault suffered by Ajaero to Vanguard on Wednesday as “attemptedContinue reading "Nigeria Labour Congress President, Ajaero Brutalised, His Right Eye Completely Shut After ‘Thorough’ Beating"
Gaza Now Graveyard For Children With Over 3400 Killed, Others Lack Food, Water – UNICEF Insists On Ceasefire
UNICEF spokesman, James Elder, told reporters on Tuesday in Geneva that the conflict is killing thousands of kids in Gaza and putting many more at risk from the violence and a water crisis. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has said that Israel turned Gaza into a graveyard for thousands of children, while reiterating itsContinue reading "Gaza Now Graveyard For Children With Over 3400 Killed, Others Lack Food, Water – UNICEF Insists On Ceasefire"
Rape Survivor Cuts Off 75-Year-Old Nigerian Man’s Private Parts In Adamawa State – Police
A 75-year-old man, Daniel Jaja, has suffered a serious injury for allegedly attempting to rape a 25-year-old woman (name withheld) in Adamawa State. The rape victim was reportedly armed with a razor blade which she used to cut Jaja's private parts after he overpowered her and was about to commit the act. The incident happenedContinue reading "Rape Survivor Cuts Off 75-Year-Old Nigerian Man’s Private Parts In Adamawa State – Police"
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