South East Development Commission: Rt Hon Ben Kalu’s Masterstroke By Ogo Okereke

By Ogo Okereke   Fifty five years after the civil war, the lingering effects of the war is still visible among the Igbo. Ndigbo being the worst hit of the civil war, still bear scars from the war,with ongoing displacement, poverty, trauma, environmental degradation, security concerns, infrastructural deficit and marginalization.   At one time or the other, past Nigerian presidents …

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EFCC Arraigns Fake NNPCL Director for N100m Fraud

The Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arraigned one Ibrahim Nuhu Shuaibu before Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court, sitting in Kaduna State for fraud. Shuaibu is being prosecuted on a seven-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust, impersonation and obtaining by false pretence to the tune of N100 million. …

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Nigerian Army denies mass resignation over corruption, says personnel welfare is top priority

The Nigerian Army has denied recent reports alleging mass resignation of Nigerian Army soldiers over corruption, low morale and the like. They said the report is not only misleading, but also a deliberate attempt to sew the seeds of disaffection and acrimony, as well as denigrate the patriotic service of personnel and reputation of the Nigerian Army.   A statement …

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North West Agenda for Peace (NOWAP) Lauds President Tinubu for Presence of Minister of State for Defence,CDS to Flush Out Banditry

The North West Agenda for Peace (NOWAP) commends President Bola Tinubu for his proactive measures in addressing the escalating security challenges in the region. The presence of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, and the Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, in the region attests to the President’s commitment to ridding terrorism and banditry. We applaud President Tinubu’s …

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Gbajabiamila: Why An Innocent Mind Fears No Accusation

By Kabir Muazu In the crucible of public scrutiny, high-ranking officials face intense pressure, with every move subject to partisan criticism. A case in point is Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whose recent tour of government agencies has sparked a maelstrom of reactions. Gbajabiamila’s visits to key agencies like the National Agricultural Land …

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Shakirat Ayobami denies baseless allegations by detractors

Dr Shakirat Kareem Ayobami, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Whiterose Group, has rebuked the coordinated effort by her detractors to spread false allegations against her through the media. She emphasized that the allegations are baseless and part of a deliberate strategy by her competitors to tarnish the reputable image of the property brand she has diligently built over …

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NIPR appoints Rasheed Bolarinwa, Head FinanceHub Committee

Governing Council, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR, has announced the appointment of Rasheed Bolarinwa, the President, Association of Communication and Marketing Professionals in Banks, ACAMB, as chairman of its newly created Management Committee of FinanceHub.   NAN reports that the committee, comprising of banking, insurance, and pensions, is meant to deepen sustainable Public Relations practice in the finance sector. …

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Celebrating a Legacy of Cultural Excellence: Yinka Akanbi, Grand Ambassador of Culture and Tradition

Oyewole Oluwatofunmi Yinka Akanbi is a celebrated film director, producer, writer, and scriptwriter with over 25 years of experience in the entertainment industry. He is the founder and CEO of Pisces Audio-Visual Limited, a leading production company in Lagos, Nigeria. Akanbi has written and directed numerous documentaries, TV commercials, films, and dramas, including “Eyes Wide Open”, “Daodu of Nigerian Theatre”, …

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$6.8b NNPCL Debt: Nigerians In Diaspora To Lead Protests In UK, UNGA For Arrest, Prosecution Of Mele Kyari

Some Nigerians in the diaspora, under the auspices of the Diaspora Good Governance Watch (DGGW), have announced plans to lead massive protests demanding the immediate arrest and prosecution of Mele Kyari, the Group CEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC Ltd).   The protests, scheduled to take place in London and at the United Nations General Assembly in …

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