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Insecurity, not oil resumption, major concern in Ogoni — OLI

By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT — The Ogoni Liberation Initiative (OLI) has said insecurity, rather than the resumption of oil exploration, remains the major concern of the people of Ogoniland. Leader of OLI, Dr. Fabeke Douglas, who stated this in a statement issued in Port Harcourt, expressed concern that some Ogoni leaders were focusing on […]

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Labour leaders urge journalists to strengthen watchdog role

…Say holding government accountable, defending workers’ rights best tribute to Enoghase By Victor Ahiuma-Young LAGOS — Labour leaders have called on journalists to strengthen their watchdog role by holding governments accountable and consistently drawing attention to the challenges facing Nigerian workers. The call was made at the weekend in Lagos during a tribute event organised […]

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Catholic priests not like ‘fake bishops’, Atiku flays presidency’s attack on Onaiyekan

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the Presidency’s attack on the Catholic Church and John Cardinal Onaiyekan, accusing the President Bola Tinubu administration of growing intolerant of dissent and uncomfortable truths. In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu on […]

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Female driver dies in Lagos lone crash after suspected brake failure

…LASTMA urges motorists to obey speed limits, maintain vehicles By Olasunkanmi Akoni A middle-aged female motorist on Sunday lost her life in a lone accident after her vehicle reportedly suffered brake failure and crashed into a roadside building at Mongoro, inward Ile-Zik, along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway in Ikeja, Lagos. The crash involved a Toyota Sienna […]

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Ijaw Elders dissociate from INC leadership, pledge intervention in crisis

By Adesina Wahab The Ijaw Elders Forum (IEF) has distanced itself from the current leadership and global structure of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), alleging constitutional breaches and a breakdown of internal democratic processes within the organisation. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Chief Bukazi Etete, and Secretary, Mr. Efiye Bribena, the forum expressed […]

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Thugs injure 10 PDP members in Ebonyi, as party seeks security probe

…PDP condemns attack on members, journalists; APC denies involvement By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki ABAKALIKI — At least 10 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were injured after unidentified hoodlums attacked a political gathering in Ikwuator Idembia, Ezza South Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The victims were reportedly receiving treatment in various hospitals following […]

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