Media’s role crucial in enhancing nation’s security, stability, says NGE
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has said a nation’s security and stability can be enhanced by leveraging its diversity, with the media playing a crucial role in promoting the goal. The NGE said this in a statement on Sunday by its President, Mr Eze Anaba, and General Secretary, Dr Iyobosa Uwugiaren. Diversity, according to […]
Tinubu pays tribute to Gen Abubakar on birthday
President Bola Tinubu has paid tributes to the former Hed of State, Gen Abdulsalami Abubakar of his 83rd birthday. The president in a personally signed message to the former military leader said, “I celebrate the 83rd birthday of former Head of State and elder statesman, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd). “I salute him for his decades […]
Benue crisis: Tinubu directs security chiefs to implement directive, urges governor on reconciliation
President Bola Tinubu has directed security chiefs to implement his earlier directive to bring lasting peace and security to Benue State. He renewed his order in the wake of the latest round of reprisal attacks that led to the death of many people. On the president’s directive, intelligence chiefs, the police and the military have […]
Benue: Stop the Killings, CAPPA Demands Immediate Action
By Esi-ife Arogundade Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has condemned in strongest terms the senseless massacre of over 200 persons in Yelewata and Daudu communities in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, decrying the cold indifference of federal and state authorities and the paralysis of security forces in the face of unrelenting carnage. […]
Uncle Sam @90: A salute to professional courage
By Qasim Akinreti I am extremely proud and happy to join the Nigerian Guild of Editors, (NGE) and other groups to sing a birthday song and extend best wishes to our father, leader, Columnist, Media entrepreneur and a complete gentleman man, Pa Prince Samson Oruru Amuka Pemu, (Sam Amuka Pemu). As a Columnist, Papa pen’s […]
June 12: Nigerians Still Waiting for Fruits of Democracy, CAPPA Tells President Tinubu
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to deliver the long-promised fruits of democracy to Nigerians, decrying deepening frustration among citizens, who, despite decades of democratic rule, continue to battle grinding poverty, chronic insecurity, and bad governance. In a statement marking both the 32nd commemoration of the […]
Ken Saro-Wiwa, Ogoni 9: Let Genuine Reparations, Healing Begin, CAPPA Tells Tinubu
Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s posthumous pardon and conferment of national honours on Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other Ogoni activists but noted that for this long overdue gesture to transcend ceremonial pageantry, it must catalyse full reparations and tangible justice for Ogoni Land and its people. In a statement […]
JUNE 12: CAPPA Tasks FG on Democracy Dividends
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to deliver the long-promised fruits of democracy to Nigerians, decrying deepening frustration among citizens, who, despite decades of democratic rule, continue to battle grinding poverty, chronic insecurity, and bad governance. In a statement marking both the 32nd commemoration of the June 12, 1993, […]
NiMet forecasts three-day thunderstorm, rain from Wednesday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and rain from Wednesday to Friday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Tuesday in Abuja envisaged early morning thunderstorms on Wednesday over parts of Taraba, Kaduna and Adamawa in the northern region. It anticipated thunderstorms with rain over parts of Kebbi, Taraba, Zamfara, Katsina, Kaduna, […]
Buhari donates cow, rice to corps members in Daura
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has donated a cow and other food items to the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in his hometown in Daura Local Government Area of Katsina State. This is contained in a statement issued by the NYSC Public Relations Officer, Mr Alex Obemeata. He said the gift was for the […]
