Group supports inmates of Kirikiri, Agodi correctional centres

Comrade Obiora Omeje has commended Barrister Deji Adeyanju for his dedication and commitment to the cause of the downtrodden in Nigeria, just as he has taken time to congratulate Raphael Adebayor on his latest appointment. Omeje, also known as Zigma, who himself is a senior fellow of THE ABUJA SCHOOL OF SOCIAL AND POLITICAL THOUGHTS…

The leadership of the South-South Zonal Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lifted the suspension earlier imposed on the South-South Zonal Acting Secretary of the party, Barr. George Turnah, by the Bayelsa State Working Committee of the PDP on grounds of alleged misconduct. It could be recalled that the Bayelsa State Working…

The Ijaw Youth Consultative Forum (IYCF) on Friday condemned the false and malicious allegations leveled against Chief Dennis Otuaro, the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP). It noted that allegations published in The Guardian newspaper on February 19, 2025, were a desperate attempt to tarnish Chief Otuaro's reputation and derail the progress achieved under…

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has paid glowing tribute to the late Lieutenant General Jeremiah Useni (retd), describing him as an extraordinary man, a dedicated soldier, and a true patriot. Speaking at the Service of Songs held in honor of the late General at the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN)…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said that military operations across the country thwarted oil theft worth over N587 million, neutralised 82 terrorists, and rescued 93 kidnapped victims within a week. According to a statement released on Thursday night by the Director of Defence Media Operations, General Markus Kangye, troops in the South-South region disrupted illegal…

Meshack-Hart Kalada Belema, a prominent Nigerian leader and founder of The Engage, Empower Educate Initiative (EEE Nigeria), has been appointed as an advisory member of the Rural Development, Migration, and Refugees Resettlement wing under the auspices of the All Ladies League (ALL). The appointment was announced in a media statement by Vanessa Florence Roux, the…

A group of suspected bandits abducted a council secretary and four others during a late-night attack in Sarkin Pawa, Niger State, on Thursday. Security analyst Zagazola Makama revealed that the abduction occurred around 10 pm on Thursday night. According to the security analyst, the perpetrators of the attack quietly infiltrated the residence of the Council…

The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of thirty eight Assistant Commissioners of Police to the next rank of Deputy Commissioners. The Commission also elevated 100 Chief Superintendents of Police to Assistant Commissioners of Police. The Commission took the decision Thursday, February 20, 2025 at the continuation of its extraordinary Plenary Meeting holding at…

The National Agency for Foods and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered more counterfeit drugs, vaccines and unregistered narcotics at the Idumota Market. As part of its ongoing efforts targeted at eliminating counterfeit drugs, NAFDAC commenced an enforcement operation in the Idumota Market. Numerous fake drugs and expired medicines were uncovered during this operation.…

The Lagos State Government has cautioned motorists to desist from the use of fraudulent vehicle identification numbers and hiding their registration plates. This warning was issued by the state governor's special adviser on transportation, Sola Giwa, on behalf of the Lagos State Government. While speaking on the Lagos State Government's stance on this illegal practice,…