“PANDEF THANKS MR PRESIDENT FOR SIGNING OF SOUTH SOUTH DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION BILL INTO LAW”. On behalf of the Niger Delta ethnic nationalities and peoples which make up the South-South geopolitical zone, the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) conveys profound gratitude to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR on the historic signing of the South-South […]
Judiciary: Enforcing ethics to curb corruption –
By Emmanuel Onwubiko “Medice, cura te Ipsum” (‘Physician, heal thyself’, Luke 4:23). The word ethics is generally understood to be a set of “moral principles that govern a person’s behavior or the conducting of an activity.” Ethics is also defined as ” the branch of knowledge that deals with moral principles”. In my high school […]
Nigeria Customs Service Makes Record-Breaking Seizure of Smuggled PMS in Kebbi
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has achieved a significant milestone in its fight against smuggling, with the largest single seizure of smuggled Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in Kebbi State. This feat was accomplished under Operation Whirlwind, a testament to the NCS’s unwavering commitment to curbing illegal fuel smuggling. According to Hussein Ejibunu, […]
ASSAULT ON EZEKWESILI :Why Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi Must Be Prosecuted
By Frank Tietie A video that has gone viral shows Nigerian Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi verbally attacking Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, a former minister of education, respected intellectual, and prominent development advocate. While the Senator didn’t physically harm Dr Ezekwesili, his angry outburst represents a form of emotional, verbal, and psychological abuse. Such behaviour is punishable under […]
Electricity Crisis: HURIWA Slams Power Minister Over Failures, Calls for Overhaul
Electricity Crisis: HURIWA Slams Power Minister Over Failures, Calls for Overhaul The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly criticized the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, over what it described as incompetence, failed leadership, and unnecessary foreign trips while the country grapples with a worsening electricity crisis. In a statement issued on […]
Tributes Pour in for late Prof. Nwosu
By George Ozalla Dr. Tony Ojukwu, Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), has urged the Federal Government to immortalize Professor Humphrey Nwosu, former Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC). Ojukwu made this appeal at a tribute in honor of Nwosu, organized by friends and associates as part of activities for the […]
POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION
PRESS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS UNIT PRESS RELEASE PSC WARNS AGAINST ABUSE OF TACTICAL UNITS; INSISTS POLICE DEPARTMENTS SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO FUNCTION, APPROVES APPOINTMENT OF 9 STATE COMMISSIONERS The Police Service Commission has warned that Tactical Units should not be allowed to supplant recognised Police Departments, especially at the State Command Headquarters. The Commission notes […]
HURIWA TO SUPREME COURT ON JUSTICE AGIM: SUSPEND AND INVESTIGATE HIM FOR BREACH OF ETHICAL CODE OF CONDUCT FOR JUSTICES:
Foremost pro-transparency and Civil rights advocacy group: HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) has dismissed as ‘panicky’, ground less and totally wishy-washy, the attempt by the Supreme Court of Nigeria to defend the appearance of Justice Emmanuel Agim at the recent convocation ceremony of the University of Calabar side-by-side with the FCT minister and […]
Leaders Gather to Celebrate Rt. Hon. Ihedioha’s 60th Birthday
By Newscount In a heartwarming display of unity and commitment to Nigeria’s democracy, the country’s political and intellectual elite gathered in Abuja Monday, to celebrate The Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha’s 60th birthday. The Colloquium, themed “Is Democracy Failing in Africa?”, featured a keynote address by His Lordship, Dr. Matthew Hassan Kukah, Catholic Bishop of Sokoto […]
Burkina Faso President Ibrahim Traore Leads by Example, Declares $128,566 Net Worth
By Newscount In a bold move to promote transparency and accountability, Burkina Faso’s 37-year-old President Ibrahim Traore has publicly declared his total net worth, standing at $128,566. This gesture is part of a broader effort to tackle corruption and ensure good governance within his administration. President Traore has instructed all government officials to declare their […]
