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A socio-political group, the South West Forum for National Development SFND has called for the support of all senators-elect for the aspiration of former governor of Abia State Orji Uzor Kalu to become the next President of the Senate. The group, in a statement jointly signed by its National President, Oladokun Aridunu-Omo, and National Secretary Soji Ikotun in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital said that Kalu is the most qualified […]

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has demoted 14 officers and penalized 22 others for corruption. NIS spokesman, Tony Akuneme disclosed this in a statement issued yesterday in Abuja, saying four were dismissed while 14 were demoted for various offenses for which they appeared before the Orderly Room Trial Committee of the Service. Akuneme added that four other personnel were discharged and acquitted, while two were redeployed to other locations; a […]

Former President Goodluck Jonathan; General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God Enoch Adeboye, and human rights advocate Aisha Yesufu are among 14 Nigerians named among the 100 Most Reputable Africans of 2023. A global reputation firm, Reputation Poll International RPI yesterday released a list that features individuals from diverse sectors, including Governance/Leadership, Entertainment, Human rights/Advocacy, Education, and Business. Reputation Poll set to become a Global Brand in reputation ratings is […]

The president General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, George Obiozor has died at the age of 80 following a reported struggle with a heart-related disease. The governor of Imo state Hope Uzodimma in a statement, titled, Imo State Government Obituary Announcement, yesterday night said he sorrowfully announce the passage of a great Son of Imo state and Nigeria, the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, worldwide, Professor George Obiozor. Uzodimma said the death of […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated his administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of police and military personnel. Buhari yesterday in Abuja where he received the 2021 audited report and 2023 budget proposal of the Police Service Commission PSC noted that his administration made the welfare of police officers a priority, and reforms a sacred duty. He said when operatives are posted on duty or assignments and they know their families […]

The European Union EU has decided to deploy an EU Election Observation Mission EOM to monitor Nigeria’s general elections scheduled for 25 February and 11 March 2023 in response to the invitation by the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, Josep Borrell, has appointed Barry Andrews, member of the European Parliament, as Chief […]