On Thursday, 16th November 2023, the world lost a remarkable teacher, literary critic, translator, and promoter of African arts and culture, but I lost a wonderful mentor, counselor, teacher, life coach, and an uncle. Prof Unionmwam Edebiri, also known as Union, was not just a Professor of French and Barrister at-Law, but he was also … Read more
THE attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been drawn to some misleading reports, commentaries and analyses by sections of the media, particularly Arise News, regarding the disclosure by the Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede about money laundering practices involving some religious sect leaders in Nigeria. At the Commission’s public engagement on Youth, … Read more
By Inusa Ndahi, Maiduguri THE Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai Al-Amin Elkanemi, has appealed to Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum, to direct residents of Maiduguri metropolis and it’s environs to return to the abandoned 126 graveyards, so as to decongest the popular Gwange cemetery. The monarch regretted that despite the existence of … Read more
CISLAC Advises Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali over Stance on ECOWAS THE Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) notes with dismay the events surrounding the Economic Community of West Africa (ECOWAS) and the recent announcement of the withdrawal of the Republic of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso from the regional community of states. While CISLAC continues … Read more
Minister of Information and National Orientation of Nigeria, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, As part of his support towards reclaiming the country’s reputation, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alh. Mohammed Idris Malagi, has unveiled the action plan on the National Spokespersons’ Summit being organised by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) in partnership with … Read more
The Vice President of Nigeria, VP Kashim Shettima has labelled some Nigerians as clowns, over comments celebrating the Naira free fall against the United States Dollar. He stated this on Wednesday in Abuja while speaking at a function. The VP who expressed his dissatisfaction with some Nigerians who took to social media, X (formerly Twitter) … Read more
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has restored the ownership of OPL 245 to European oil majors Eni and Shell, Peoples Gazette learnt this week, all but assuring an end to a yearslong corruption inquiry into the massive yet highly controversial deepwater oilfield. But the president agreed to the deal largely to expand his own riches when he … Read more
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to keep its flames burning against the scourge of internet crimes and other acts of corruption. He gave the charge in Abuja on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at a one-day public engagement on youth , religion and fight against corruption and the … Read more
THE Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has ordered commanders and personnel to desist from further commenting on the issue of a detained Corporal, Ruth Ogunleye who accused some senior army officers of sexual harassment. SaharaReporters had reported that Ogunleye, a female soldier of the Nigerian Army, had in a viral video accused … Read more
THE Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) Branch of NUPENG has taken a swipe at the General Secretary of the Union, Afolabi Olawale, for calling its members “public goats”. Afolabi Olawale Afolabi had reportedly, during an interview that he granted a national television a few weeks ago, categorised the PTD members as public goats. National Chairman of … Read more