By Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (MBLF) considers and utterly condemns the declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State, including the dissolution of the State House of Assembly and particularly the removal from office of the Governor of the state Similayi Fubara and his Deputy […]
Nigeria Customs Service Embraces Ramadan Values, Launches “Customs Cares” Initiative
By Newscount The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has called on officers and stakeholders to embody the spirit of service, discipline, and charity during the holy month of Ramadan and beyond. Speaking at a grand Iftar event organized by Trade Modernisation Project (TMP) Limited at the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Headquarters in Abuja, CGC […]
HURIWA Faults AGF, Onanuga over Allegations Against Fubara; Demands Evidence-Based Discourse
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned what it describes as unsubstantiated and reckless allegations by key federal officials linking suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to militant activities in the Niger Delta. The rights group, in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, faulted recent claims made by the Attorney General […]
Monday Lines Nigeria’s triangle of incest
By Lasisi Olagunju *(Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Monday, 24 March, 2025) “No man’s life, liberty, or property is safe while the legislature is in session.”- Gideon J. TuckerA Governor Bola Tinubu of Lagos would not vacate his seat for anyone appointed illegally from Abuja – or from anywhere. If the heavens wanted to […]
Trailblazer Grace Ike: A Shining Star at 40
By George Ozalla As amazon Grace Ike marks her 40th birthday, it is a moment to reflect on her remarkable journey so far. Her accomplishments and impact on those around her demonstrate her dedication and passion. With her election as Chair of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in December […]
The Sycophant’s Bane: Eroding Democracy and Civic Values
–Opinion- By George Ozalla In today’s complex world of leadership and power dynamics, it’s crucial to examine the destructive phenomenon of sycophancy. Dwight D. Eisenhower‘s warning is particularly relevant: “A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both.” This statement highlights the dangers of prioritizing self-interest over the greater good. The widespread […]
