El-Zakzakky: PDP group condemns arson, attack on innocent citizens by IMN members

The PDP Rebirth Mandate, has condemned in its entirety the arson and attacks on innocent Nigerians by members of the Ibrahim El-Zakzaky-led Islamic Movement in Nigeria, IMN. The group was reacting to the Monday’s attack by the Shiite militants on emergency point of the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA and innocent citizens leading to deaths. Reacting to the incident, PDP Rebirth Mandate frowned at the attack, while warning members of the opposition party against sponsoring or participating in the protest by the violent group. Charles Ukaha, President of the group,…

Read More

No Plan To Increase Fuel Pump Price, Senate Insists

…Gives media outfit ultimatum to retract publication against the upper legislative chamber …Reveals PPRA yet remit over N160bn to FERMA for road maintainance The Senate on Sunday debunked the news making the rounds over an alleged proposed plan to increase the pump price of petroleum from N145 to N150, saying such has not been discussed on the floor of the Senate and urged Nigerians to disregard the news. Speaking on the report which has attracted reactions and wide condemnation from various stakeholders, at his residence in Abuja, the Chairman Senate…

Read More

Yahaya Bello vs EFCC: A Political Witch Hunt

  In recent weeks, the media has been awash with news of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) summoning the Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, over allegations of corruption. This move by the anti-graft agency has sparked a heated debate regarding whether this is a legitimate investigation or simply a political witch hunt targeting the outspoken fomer governor. Former Governor Bello, known for his no-nonsense approach to governance, has been a vocal critic of corruption and has taken steps to root out graft in his state. However,…

Read More

Nigeria @ 64: Comrade Grace Ike Greets Nigerian journalists

Vice Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Correspondents Chapel, Comrade Grace Ike has congratulated journalists across the nation on the occasion of Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary. In a statement in Abuja, the immediate past chairperson of the House of Representatives Press Corps hailed Nigerian journalists for their bravery and dedication to ethical journalism in spite of the difficult conditions they work. Ike said “Today, we celebrate not only Nigeria’s freedom but also the critical role journalists have played in shaping our nation’s history. Your tireless efforts in…

Read More

CSNGG WARNS AGAINST DESTABILIZING NIGERIAN FOOTBALL, BACKS NFF LEADERSHIP AMID POLITICAL MANEUVERING

In a strong-worded statement, the Civil Society Network for Good Governance (CSNGG) has condemned ongoing efforts to destabilize Nigerian football through the orchestrated removal of Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). This comes at a critical moment for Nigerian football as the country faces crucial AFCON and World Cup qualifiers. The National President of the CSNGG, Barr. Kamal Adefila, described the plot as “a deliberate attempt by faceless individuals to discredit the leadership of Nigerian football and sow discord within the NFF.” According to him,…

Read More

Gov Otu Has Changed The Narrative In Cross River  – Hon Brian Odey

…As Governor Otu, Ogar Eba, Emmanuel Ironbar, Others welcomes Hon Brian Odey to APC …Over 2000 LP defectors join APC in Yahe Ward By Ebriku John Friday The member of the Cross River State House of Assembly representing Yala 1 State Constituency, Hon Odey Brian has applauded the Cross River State Governor, Sen Prince Bassey Otu, saying he has changed the narrative in the state. Hon Odey, who is also the chairman, House Committee on Public Accounts stated this during his defection rally into the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC),…

Read More

Call for Independent Investigation into EFCC’s Conduct

    Concerned citizens and stakeholders are calling for an independent investigation into the operations and conduct of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Nigeria. Amidst growing concerns about the agency’s effectiveness and impartiality, there is a pressing need for a thorough review of its recent actions and past investigations. Recent events, including the controversial investigation into VDM’s video and the agency’s handling of cases such as the killing of a colleague over a suspect’s property, the raid on the Lagos Hotel, and the death of an operative…

Read More

WHAT THE HELL IS THE EFCC UP TO WITH YAHAYA BELLO?

  Earlier today, former Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State voluntarily presented himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, at its headquarters. For reasons best known to that most disgusting and utterly pathetic excuse for a law enforcement agency that is actually just a cesspit of graft and corruption, they neither interrogated nor took him into custody but asked him to go. They asked the man they had declared wanted to go home! I am informed that right now, the same EFCC are at the Kogi State Government…

Read More

Eid-el-Maulud: Grace Ike Felicitates Muslim Faithful, Preaches Peace, Unity, Tolerance

By Ebriku John Friday The Vice Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Correspondent Chapel, Comrade Grace Ike has felicitated the Muslim faithful on the occasion of the Eid-el-Maulud. Ike, who is the immediate past chairperson of the House of Representatives Press Corps and an activist, in a message on the Eid-el-Maulud celebration urged the Muslim brothers and sisters to imbibe the teaching of Prophet Mohammed (Peace be upon him) on love, peace tolerance and unity and also use the celebration to pray for Nigeria’s economic revival. She said “I…

Read More

Maiduguri Flood: Hon Betara Donates N100m To Victims, Commiserates With Gov. Zulum, Others

Following the devastating impact of the recent Maiduguri Flood, Chairman, House of Representatives’ Committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Hon. Aliyu Muktar Betara on Thursday donated the sum of N100 million to support the victims of the flood. Hon. Betara who represents Biu/Bayo/Shani and Kwaya Kusar Federal Constituency of Borno State made the donation to Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State during an on-the-spot assessment of the flood disaster in Maiduguri. While expressing grief over the death and displacement of thousands of Maiduguri residents, Hon. Betara applauded the prompt intervention…

Read More

NATIONAL LOTTERY TRUST FUND ORGANIZES SENSITIZATION ON STRENGTHENING LOTTERY ACTIVITIES ACROSS NIGERIA

  The National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF) organized a sensitization aimed at strengthening and exposing the activities of lottery across the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria. Declaring the event open, Executive Secretary, Comrade Tosin Adeyanju, revealed that NLTF has successfully carried out several intervention projects across the country funded by the percentage of betting proceeds remitted to the government. He emphasized that these proceeds are used for GOOD CAUSES across the country. He cautioned Nigerians not to be carried away by the benefits of gaming alone but rather to engage…

Read More

MEDIA RELEASE – Setting the Record Straight: NUJ’s Response to Baseless Allegations

We have noted with concern recent online reports alleging an ‘illegal’ extension of the Central Working Committee (CWC) of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) by six weeks. In a time when some non-democratic regimes seek to extend power illegitimately for years or even indefinitely, it is ironic, and almost laughable, that the NUJ is being accused of extending the tenure of its leadership by six weeks. It must be noted that the same Isiguzo who is being accused of attempting to elongate his tenure had during the 2023 Constitutional…

Read More