Ebonyi Journalist To Spend Christmas And New Year Inside Kuje Prison (Photo)
Barring any last minute changes, a detained journalists, Friday James Alefia, may spend the forthcoming Christmas and New Year, in the custody of the Kuje Correctional Center, over alleged Cybercrime against a federal lawmaker from Ebonyi State. This is following…
National Embarrassment – Peter Obi Decries Wike, Naval Officer Incident
Labour Party’s Peter Obi has decried the altercation involving FCT minister, Nyesom Wike and Naval Officer, Lieutenant A.M. Yerima, over a disputed parcel of land in Abuja. The Tuesday issue had sparked reactions as some politicians argued that Yerima disrespected…
‘Issue Resolved’ – Super Eagles Return to Training
The Super Eagles of Nigeria says it has resolved its issue with the NFF after it boycotted earlier over unpaid allowances. NEWSMAXNG reports that on Tuesday, the team’s players and officials suspended their scheduled evening training session over outstanding payments…
Tinubu to Journalists: Report With Integrity And Fairness to The Gov’t
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged Nigerian journalists and editors to uphold integrity and fairness in their reportage. According to the president at the opening of the Nigerian Guild of Editors’ Annual Conference held at the State House, Abuja, on…
First Lady, Son Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison
A Gabon court on Wednesday sentenced the former first lady and son of the oil-rich country’s deposed leader, Ali Bongo to 20 years in prison following a two-day graft trial. Sylvia Bongo, 62, and Noureddin Bongo, 33, both tried in…
Ukraine Suspends Justice Minister Over Corruption Scandal
Ukraine’s Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said Wednesday that justice minister German Galushchenko had been suspended amid a corruption scandal in the country’s energy sector. The decision comes a day after anti-corruption prosecutors accused the former energy minister in connection with…
Peter Obi Slams FG Over Super Eagles’ Unpaid Allowances
Labour party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi has slammed the federal government for refusing to pay the Super Eagles their allowances. Obi’s reaction is coming after Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi, shared a video showing the reportedly poor state of…
Pensioners Threaten Naked Protest Over Unpaid Arrears, Palliative Allowance
The Coalition of Federal Pensioners of Nigeria has threatened to embark on a nationwide naked protest on November 24, if government does not pay their outstanding pension increment arrears and palliative allowances. The coalition’s National Chairman, Mr Mukaila Ogunbote, announced…
Three Quick Thoughts on Wike and Yerima
By Farooq Kperogi I have read competing perspectives on the correctitude (or lack thereof) of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Lt. A.M. Yerima’s conduct in the viral video of their gladiatorial rhetorical combat. My concern, however, is different. Several social…
An Open Letter to Nyesom Wike: His Arrogance Has Gone Too Far
An Open Letter to Nyesom Wike: His Arrogance Has Gone Too Far Written By: Awuzie Frankline✍️ Mr. Wike, Your arrogance is getting out of hand. You walk around as if this country belongs to you, as if public office made…