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May

2025

JUST IN: Former Military Governor Dies at 70

NATIONAL NEWS#Bayelsa, #LawnTennis, #NavyCaptainOmoniyiCalebOlubolade, #Recreation, #SoleAdministrator

JUST IN: Former Military Governor Dies at 70 Former Military Administrator of Bayelsa State and retired naval officer, Navy Captain Omoniyi Caleb Olubolade (rtd), has joined his ancestors at the age of 70. He was a former Military Governor of Bayelsa State and a retired Navy Captain and was said to have kicked the bucket during one of his moments of physical exercise. The former Governor was said also to have driven himself to recreation venue, be, however, was not able to return to his home afterwards. Olubolade, who marked his 70th birthday on November 30, 2024, passed away on…

May

2025

By Famous Reporters

Governor Otti Grants Automatic Employment To 19, Gives Laptops to 509 Tech Graduands

NEWS#AbiaGovernment, #LearnfactoryNigeria

Governor Otti Grants Automatic Employment To 19, Gives Laptops to 509 Tech Graduands Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has granted automatic employment to the 19 best performed graduands of the digital training programme organized by Abia State Government and the 17 Local Government Mayors in conjunction with LearnFactory Nigeria. Governor Otti announced the automatic employment on Saturday, 10th May, during the graduation ceremony of the Abia TechRise ICT training programme held at JAAC Building Secretariat, Umuahia. He directed the State Head of Service, Mr. Benson Ojeikere to prepare the necessary documents of the 19 best performed graduands for…

May

2025

By Famous Reporters

PAM, NPTF Pledge Joint Efforts to Boost Police Welfare, Capacity

SECURITY#NigeriaPoliceTrustFund, #PoliceAffairs

PAM, NPTF Pledge Joint Efforts to Boost Police Welfare, Capacity The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Police Affairs, Dr. Anuma Ogbonnaya Nlia, has reiterated the vital role the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) plays in addressing the critical needs of the Nigeria Police Force, saying that the interventions complement the Ministry's efforts in managing the multifaceted challenges faced by the police. He stated this, according to a statement made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP) by the Ministry's Spokesperson, Mr. Bolaji Kazeem, during a visit to the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) Headquarters in Wuse by the…

May

2025

By Famous Reporters

Remove your beads from my son’s neck, free him- 2Face Idibia’s Mother to Natasha

NEWS#Divorce, #InnocentIdibia, #NatashaOsawaru, #RoseIdibia

Remove your beads from my son's neck, free him- 2Face Idibia's Mother to Natasha The mother of Legend musician, Innocent Idibia popularly known with his stage name, 2Face has pleaded with Miss Natasha Osauro, a member of the Edo State House of Assembly to undo her spell on her son, 2Face. In a viral video shared by a Facebook user, Idibia's mother was seen, begging the Edo state Lawmaker to free her son, alleging that the latter was going through the trauma of his extant divorce process. "My name is Rose Idibia. This message is for Miss Natasha Osauro of…

May

2025

By Famous Reporters

ABIA STATE ASSEMBLY UNDER OTTI’s GOVT: A Case Study Of Executive Overreach

OPINION#AbiaState, #Executivearmofgovernment, #GovernorAlexOtti, #Overreach, #Thelegislativearmofgovernment

ABIA STATE ASSEMBLY UNDER OTTI's GOVT: A Case Study Of Executive Overreach By Our Guest Writer The relationship between the executive and legislative arms of government is a critical aspect of democratic governance. In Nigeria, the state House of Assembly plays a vital role in ensuring that the governor and the executive arm of government are accountable to the people. However, in Abia State, Governor Alex Otti's administration has raised concerns about the independence of the state Assembly. THE IMPORTANCE OF LEGISLATIVE INDEPENDENCE The legislative arm of government is designed to be independent and to provide a check on the…

May

2025

By Famous Reporters

YAR’ADUA: The Quiet President, The Loud Legacy *A must read!

OPINION#PoliticalVendettas, #residentUmaruMusaYar’adua

YAR’ADUA: The Quiet President, The Loud Legacy*A must read! By Collins Opurozor "Fading away like the stars of the morning,Losing their light in the glorious sun—Thus would we pass from the earth and its toiling,Only remembered by what we have done." On this day, May 5, we remember President Umaru Musa Yar’adua, who passed away in 2010. It has been fifteen years, yet his memory still stirs emotion and reflection across Nigeria. He was not a loud leader. He did not rule with bravado or theatrics. But he governed with a rare sense of honesty, humility, and purpose. In a…

May

2025

By Famous Reporters

IPOB Denounces APC Govt’s Action, Writes Global Community Over Illegal Proscription

Biafra, IPOB, WORLD NEWS#Biafra, #ipob, #Kangaroojudgement, #MaziNnamdiKanu, #Proscription

IPOB Denounces APC Govt's Action, Writes Global Community Over Illegal Proscription The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have unanimously called on theglobal community to immediate in what it described as the "Kangaroo Proscription" of the group by the All Progressives Congress (APC) led government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking amidst indignation in a press statement signed by Emma Powerful, the Media and Publicity Secretary forthe Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), the group recounted that the Buhari-led APC government had bluntly declined the fair and lawful verdict which was delivered byJustice B.F.M. Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on…

May

2025

By Famous Reporters

Obi Remains Only Authentic 2027 Presidential Candidate – Says PDP Chieftain

NATIONAL NEWS#AlhajiAtikuAbubakar, #DrPeterObi, #LabourParty, #Pdp, #SegunSowunmi

Obi Remains Only Authentic 2027 Presidential Candidate – Says PDP Chieftain A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Sowunmi disclosed that the future of Nigeria lies with Obi, saying that he is real and not fake. A former spokesperson of the defunct Atiku Abubakar presidential campaign and chieftain of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Segun Sowunmi, has expressed confidence in the the 2023 Labour Party standard bearer, Peter Obi, describing him as the only authentic candidate for the 2027 presidential election. Sowunmi made this assertion, Friday, during a talk show in Abuja to mark May Day celebration, and contained in…

May

2025

By Famous Reporters

Celebration of Life of a Great Woman: Elder Chinyere Margret Ukeagu (Mama CONNAK)

NEWS#CONNAKfoundation, #LateElderChinyereMargretUkeagu

Celebration of Life of a Great Woman: Elder Chinyere Margret Ukeagu (Mama CONNAK) With deep love and gratitude, the family of Late Elder Chinyere Margret Ukeagu fondly known as Mama CONNAK — announces the celebration of her remarkable life and legacy. Mama CONNAK, the beloved mother of Dr. Ken Ukeagu, National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), transitioned peacefully at the age of 76. A devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, and Sister, she was a pillar of strength, compassion, and faith. While her passing brings sorrow, it is also a time to honor and celebrate a life well…

May

2025

By Famous Reporters

PSF Unit Reaffirms Commitment to Civility, Professionalism, Effective Policing Supervision

SECURITY#FundamentalHumanRights, #PoliceSpecialFraudUnit, #Policing

PSF Unit Reaffirms Commitment to Civility, Professionalism, Effective Policing Supervision The Commissioner of Police, Police Special Fraud Unit Ikoyi-Lagos, CP Okunade Ronke Nurat, emphasized the need for professionalism, civility, and accountability among Team Managers of the unit during a strategic meeting held on 30th April, 2025.In a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP by the Unit's Spokesperson, DSP Ovie Kenneth Ewhubare, the Commissioner charged all officers to uphold the highest standards of conduct in their interaction with members of the public. She reiterated that civility and respect are non-negotiable traits for effective…