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The Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has expressed deep concern over the state of emergency declared in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, describing the crisis as “ordinarily avoidable.” In a statement signed by its National Spokesman, Chief Dr. Obiuwevbi Christopher Ominimini, PANDEF noted that it is closely monitoring the situation and will soon release its …
President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and associates of Prince Doyin Okupe, a seasoned medical doctor, politician, communicator, and strategist who played a significant role in Nigeria’s political landscape. A prominent son of Iperu-Remo in Ogun State, Okupe served as Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to President Goodluck Jonathan and Special …
A former Director-General of the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Campaign Council, Mr Akin Osuntokun, has mourned the passing of a former Presidential Spokesman, Dr Doyin Okupe. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Okupe died in the early hours of Friday at an undisclosed hospital in Lagos. Osuntokun, a former NAN Managing Director, told a …
The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Comrade Julius Abure, on behalf of the party’s leadership, has expressed grief over the death of its erstwhile Director-General of its 2023 Presidential Campaign, Dr Doyin Okupe. In a statement in Abuja on Friday, Abure said the party’s leadership was jolted by the news of Dr. Okupe’s …
UYO – Afe Annang, a foremost socio-cultural organization in Annang Nation, Akwa Ibom State, where Senate President Godswill Akpabio hails from, has expressed dissatisfaction with the mere suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by the Senate. Speaking at a press conference held at the organization’s secretariat in Abak Local Government Area on Thursday evening, the leader …
Legal experts have condemned the Nigerian Senate’s decision to suspend Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) for six months, describing it as illegal, unconstitutional, and a violation of her fundamental rights. The lawyers argue that the suspension disregarded a valid court order and set a dangerous precedent for legislative overreach. The suspension, announced on Thursday, came …
On March 6, 1982, bestselling writer and philosopher Alice O’Connor—known mostly by her pen name, Ayn Rand—dies at age 77. Two days later, at the funeral home visitation, a floral arrangement shaped like a six-foot dollar sign stood next to her casket. It symbolized her passionate belief in a philosophy she called “Objectivism,” which espoused “rational selfishness,” unfettered …
The Jigawa State and Local Governments Contributory Pension Scheme Board has commenced the disbursement of N733,517,011.13 million as terminal/death benefits to 281 retirees and relatives of deceased civil servants. TodayPriceNG reports that this significant payout is part of the state government’s efforts to honor the hard work and dedication of civil servants upon their retirement. …
Bauchi State’s decision to close schools for five weeks during Ramadan has sparked debate over the role of religion in education. Supporters cite cultural accommodation, while critics argue it prioritizes faith over learning. The controversy has reignited discussions on Sharia, secularism, and religious influence on governance across Nigeria, writes GODFREY GEORGE Bauchi State recently announced …
The South East Caucus of the House of Representatives has expressed concerns over the indefinite closure of the Onitsha Bridgehead Medicine Market in Anambra State, urging the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to prosecute offenders involved in the sale of fake drugs while considering the reopening of the market. Addressing …