Nigeria

Chibuike Jonas Appreciates President Tinubu for SEDC Reshuffling, Extols Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Ben Kalu

Chibuike Jonas Appreciates President Tinubu for SEDC Reshuffling, Extols Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Ben Kalu

Following a recent shake up in the South East Development Commission, SEDC by the President and Commander in Chief of Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, a chieftain of All Progressives Congress, APC in Abia State, Mazi Chibuike Jonas, has extended heartfelt appreciation to the president who has walked his talk in his converted efforts to restore confidence of the Southeastern part of Nigeria through people oriented policies targeted at true reintegration and sense of national Unity. Mazi Jonas admits that this is the first major step towards healing in the South East since the civil war and…
Read More
Wole Olanipekun and the cartography of compassionByabiodun KOMOLAFE

Wole Olanipekun and the cartography of compassionByabiodun KOMOLAFE

“Salus populi suprema lex esto” – Cicero. The commissioning of The Wole Olanipekun Senate Building at the Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology (BOUESTI), Ikere, Ekiti State, last Thursday, has again testified to the power of visionary leadership and the boundless potential of human generosity. In a world where the pursuit of knowledge is often overshadowed by the pursuit of power and wealth, Wole Olanipekun’s commitment to the ‘civilizing mission’ of education is a breath of fresh air. This iconic Senate Building stands as a beacon of hope and an illuminating path to a brighter future for generations…
Read More
Osun 2026: Crossroads and consequences (1) By abiodun KOMOLAFE

Osun 2026: Crossroads and consequences (1) By abiodun KOMOLAFE

My experience as a Branch Internal Auditor in a now-consolidated commercial bank during the 2000s taught me the importance of accountability and oversight in institutions. In this role, I identified exceptions, assessed their impact, and recommended corrective actions. This skillset has since informed my understanding of the need for transparency and accountability in governance and political institutions. Akinwumi Olojo, my former Line Boss and the bank’s Chief Internal Auditor, would often remind us that a governor paying salaries is merely fulfilling his contractual obligation to the electorate. “Thanking him for doing his job,” he’d say, “is akin to praising a…
Read More
Labour Party Takes Stand Against Defectors, Seeks Legal Action

Labour Party Takes Stand Against Defectors, Seeks Legal Action

The Labour Party has vowed to take legal action against four of its members in the House of Representatives who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defectors, Chinedu Okere, Mathew Donatus, Akiba Bassey, and Esosa Iyawe, cited "internal crisis" within the Labour Party as their reason for leaving. However, the Labour Party's spokesman, Obiora Ifoh, disputes this claim, stating that there is "absolute peace" within the party. Ifoh emphasized that the defectors do not have the constitutional right to take the party's mandate with them. In response to the defections, the Labour Party has instructed its legal team…
Read More
Police Service Comm. Cracks Down on Misconduct, Sacks 18 Snr Officers, demotes 19 others

Police Service Comm. Cracks Down on Misconduct, Sacks 18 Snr Officers, demotes 19 others

The Police Service Commission has taken decisive action against senior officers found guilty of misconduct. In a statement released on Friday in Abuja, the Commission announced the dismissal of 18 senior officers and the demotion of 19 others. The sanctioned officers include 10 Assistant Superintendents, six Deputy Superintendents, two Chief Superintendents, and one Superintendent. Additionally, 19 other senior officers will face reduction in ranks, comprising one Assistant Commissioner of Police, one Chief Superintendent, two Superintendents, two Deputy Superintendents, and 13 Assistant Superintendents. The Commission's decision came after a thorough review of 109 outstanding disciplinary issues, 23 appeals and petitions, and…
Read More
No widgets found. Go to Widget page and add the widget in Offcanvas Sidebar Widget Area.