The Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has clarified the incident earlier reported as an assassination attempt on him, which was widely reported on social media, saying it was a minor disagreement between the security details attached to him and some military personnel providing security on the road. In an interview granted to the press…
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has commended President Bola Tinubu for the confirmation of Mr. Adewale Adeniyi as the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service. In a statement by the Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the Governor appreciates President Tinubu for recognizing the capability of Mr. Adeniyi to drive his agenda in the paramilitary outfit, saying…
Seven commuters have reportedly lost their lives while three others sustained injuries in an auto crash at the Ogidi village axis, along the Osogbo/Gbongan Road in Osun State. The accident involved an ash colour Nissan Sharon car, with registration number: WWD57AE, Channels reports. An eyewitness said the vehicle’s driver, who was said to be traveling…
Corps members across the country have cried out over the tough time they have been facing as a result of their poor allowance. They claimed that the money did not reflect the current economic realities in the country. Speaking with newsmen, one of the corps members who is serving in Delta State, and prefers to…
Police in Maiduguri have launched an urgent investigation into the sudden death of the state’s Commissioner for Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Resettlement, Ibrahim Garba. Garba died on Saturday morning in Maiduguri, according to a statement by Governor Babagana Zulum’s spokesman, Isa Gusau. The investigation, according to Gusau, in a statement, is on the behest of Governor…
By : Adebayo Yusuf Two Public Affairs Analysts, have kicked against the federal government’s plans to loan 1.5 billion dollars from the World Bank, for developmental projects. The two public affairs analysts, Mr Kunle Olatunji and Mr Kayode Adejumo-Bello expressed this while featuring on Pensioners’ FM Current Affairs Programme, “Voice of Liberation.” Mr. Olatunji said…
Former Education Minister, Oby Ezekwesili, has commemorated the third anniversary of the EndSARS protests. Ezekwesili called for the remembrance of those who paid the supreme price during the protests in 2020, stressing that “it’s never over until it’s over.” In 2020, Nigerian youths gathered at the Lekki Tollgate in Lagos to protest against police brutality…
By Yetunde Oke A Public Affairs Analyst, Comrade Olu Omotosho, says Nigeria constitution needs to be amended as it lacks equity and fairness. Comrade Omotosho made this known while featuring on Pensioners’ FM Current Affairs Programme, “The Searchlight”. According to Comrade Omotosho, a country’s constitution should represent every citizen’s interest, especially for a multi ethnic nation like…
By Michael Adeyemo The Head of Democratic and Good Governance Unit, Justice Development and Peace Commission, JDPC, Mr. Jide Bamgbose, says lack of local government autonomy have continued to stall development at the grassroots. Mr Bamgbose made this known while featuring on ‘Isejoba rere’ a Pensioners’ FM development agenda weekly programme of JDPC, Ibadan with…
The Police Service Commission (PSC), on Thursday, explained the recruitment of ‘repentant thugs’ as Police Constables in Kano State. This came amid viral videos showing how some repentant thugs were recruited as part of police constables drafted to fight crime in Kano. The situation drew condemnation from some Nigerians as they faulted the decision. In…