General Lagbaja: Rise, deities of vengeance
By Suyi Ayodele “Generally, any of my children or wives can have access to my grave site to pray and or seek spiritual assistance.” This is the last paragraph of the Will of the late grandfather of human rights activism in Nigeria, Chief Gani Fawehinmi. The Will was dated December 19, 2008. The late lawyer, […]
NSCDC Monitoring Team Ambushed by Boko Haram While Inspecting National Grid Installation
Kaduna, Nigeria – A monitoring team of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), tasked with inspecting the National Grid installation, was ambushed by Boko Haram militants on Monday, November 18, in the Farin-Kasa area of Chikun Local Government Area, Kaduna State. The attack occurred at approximately 3:40 PM as the team was crossing […]
My Lord, Tell me Where to Keep your Bribe.
My Lord, Tell me Where to Keep your Bribe. A poem by Prof. Niyi Osundare. Do I drop it in your venerable chambers Or carry the heavy booty to your immaculate mansion Shall I bury it in the capacious water tank In your well laundered backyard Or will it breathe better in the septic tank […]
Minimum wage: Sokoto set to implement, directs NLC to submit proposal
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto The Sokoto state Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress has been directed by the State government to submit a proposal on the new minimum wage to effect implementation process accordingly. The directive was issued Monday night by the state Deputy Governor, Ahmed Idris Gobir shortly after a meeting held with labour […]
Don’t take credit for construction of Temboga Road, other projects, Edo PDP tells Governor-Select Okpebholo
The Edo State’s chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has cautioned Senator Monday Okpebholo, against taking credit for the construction of Temboga Road and other projects initiated and completed during the tenure of his predecessor, His Excellency, Mr. Governor Godwin Obaseki. In a statement, the Publicity Secretary of the Edo PDP Caretaker Committee, Chris […]
Sokoto Ruckus: VIEW, Hamdiyya Sidi Goofed
By Lewis Chukwuma Last week, a coalition of gender advocates, Voices for Inclusion and Equity (VIEW), like a mild hurricane, made a sudden landfall in Sokoto State cashing in on a well rehearesed script of the 18-year-old Hamdiyya Sidi, the alleged victim, who is the central character cast. In Nigeria it’s easy to be hoodwinked […]
Tax Justice Network, KADIRS Collaborate to Educate Taxpayers Through Radio Programs
Kaduna, Nigeria – November 11, 2024: The Tax Justice Network (TJN), with support from Christian Aid, facilitated a one-day planning meeting with the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) to strategize on educating taxpayers about ongoing reforms and improvements in the state’s revenue system. The meeting aimed to enhance public understanding of taxation and sustain […]
Appeal Court Sacks MC Oluomo As NURTW National President
The emergence of Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, as the National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has been invalidated by the Court of Appeal. The ruling of the Appeal Court also affirmed Tajudeen Baruwa as the re-elected NURTW president. Recalls the Southwest Zone of the NURTW had last […]
Kaduna Stakeholders Rally for Transparency and Accountability in Human Capital Development Financing Through Citizen-Led Audits
The recent 3-day workshop held in Zaria, Kaduna State, has marked a critical juncture in promoting transparency in human capital development financing through citizen participation in the auditing process. This initiative aligns with Kaduna State’s broader agenda to build a culture of openness, accountability, and effective governance. Key participants included government officials from various ministries, […]
Governor Mutfwang Addresses False Alarm of Explosives Near Jos Market
Jos, Plateau State – Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has dispelled public concerns over a recent false alarm about an alleged explosive device at the old Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) site near the busy Terminus Market in Jos North Local Government Area. In an official statement released on Monday, the governor clarified […]