Day-in-day-out, man continues to thrill himself with anomalies resulting from deliberate steps and otherwise. Man continues to take naked routes to afflict himself with so much chronic issues that are destiny and life threatening. It’s worrying that rather than run from afflictions, man has chosen to embrace the ailment with utmost alacrity. Reality is that all spheres of human endeavor seem to have been incarcerated in the belly of evil devices. All sectors are obviously manifesting some strange and execrable deeds just to make ends meet and motorists are no exception to this regard. What we see motorists do in…
Author: Stanley Ugagbe
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has signed into Law the Anti-Grazing Bill passed by the State House of Assembly. A statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Donald Ojogo said the Governor Akeredolu signed the bill into Law in his office on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. “The move is in line with the resolution of the Southern Governors’ Forum at its last meeting in Lagos where September 1st was set as the deadline for Governors in Southern Nigeria to sign the Anti-Open Grazing Bill into law. “This is worthwhile and a very laudable development aimed at stemming…
In this interview with Stanley Ugagbe of The News Chronicle, the Coordinator of Abuja Chapter of Isoko Reform Forum, Chief Ifoghale Ekinodo-Amaiyo shed insight on the goals of the organization and how it hopes to deliver transformational policies to the Isoko nation. TNC: Thank you for accepting our interview invitation and well done for your efforts so far in making sure that the Abuja chapter of Isoko Reform Forum set the pace for other chapters. By way of introduction, can you briefly share with us what birthed the IRF? CIE: Thank you for having me. I am a very…
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed “deep sorrow” following the killing of Captain Abdulkareem, the first son of Senator Bala Na’Allah in Kaduna. “The death of Abdulkareem is another tragic chapter in our current security challenges, but I reassure Nigerians that my commitment to protect the lives and property of all Nigerians remains unwavering,” the President said in a statement by Garba Shehu. “I’m saddened by the tragic loss of Abdulkareem and other victims of violence and I wish to appeal to Nigerians to help our security agencies with intelligence in order to track down and bring these terrorist gangs to…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has averred that the “confession by the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, that stealing is going on quietly under the President Muhammadu Buhari-led All Progressives Congress (APC), vindicates its stand that the APC is a haven of thieves and treasury looters”. In a statement by its national publicity secretary, Kila Ologbodiyan, the party asserted that the confession also further confirms that the Buhari-led APC administration has been providing official cover for corrupt officials, who have turned government agencies to cash cows and Automated Teller Machines (ATM) for themselves, their cronies, family members and mistresses. “The…
Popular Table Shaker, Reno Omokri has averred that any man who cries because his girlfriend left him is a demonstration that such a man does not know his onus. Omokri made the remark in a post on Facebook. He counseled that tears should be shed for more valuable things and not because of break up. He wrote: Dear men, Crying because a woman left you is a show of weakness and demonstrates that you were never worthy of her in the first place. There are many fish in the sea. If one door closes, don’t stay there crying. Develop yourself…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has averred that it is “shocked and saddened by the death of highlife music maestro, famous sculptor and academician, Sir Victor Uwaifo”. A statement by its national publicity secretary, Kola Ologbodiyan said Victor Uwaifo PhD, was a highly talented Nigerian, who used his music, intellect and creativity to promote unity, and peaceful co-existence as well as our rich cultural heritage as a people”. The party stated that “Guitar Boy” as Victor Uwaifo was popularly called, was a rare gem; a nationalist, who, for decades, ruled the airwaves, and used his music and arts to propagate…
Nigeria’s outspoken former senator, Dino Melaye who is a staunch fan of Arsenal, has averred that head coach, Mikel Arteta is behind the club’s woeful start to the season. Arsenal, were on Saturday, thrashed by Manchester City in what was the club’s third defeat in three games. Reacting to the 5nil demolition of Arsenal by Pep Guardiola’s side, an enraged Melaye took to prayers to intercede for the club. In a video he posted on Facebook, Dino is seen “binding and casting” every powers behind Arteta’s continued stay at Arsenal. Melaye is just one among many Arsenal’s fans who…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed “shock and totally condemns the reported shooting of a civilian market boat ferrying foodstuff and other household goods, allegedly by a military helicopter in Dutch Island area of Rivers state”. In a statement by its national publicity secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, the PDP said it is “alarmed by reports of how the said military helicopter allegedly circled, targeted and shot at civilians, who were ferrying foodstuff and household items from Nembe-Bille jetty, in a bloody assault, in which the traders sustained gunshot wounds. “Our party calls for an immediate and comprehensive investigation into…
In what was the first match of Juventus’ post Ronaldo’s era, the Old Ladies suffered a shock defeat at home to Empoli. It would be recalled that the five time Footballer of the year left the club earlier this week after a three-year spell in which he won two league cups with the club. While the reason for his departure is not clear, there were speculations that he was no longer wanted in the club. Reports had it that sending him out of the club will give room for other stars to prove their onus. But, on Saturday, the…
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has averred that the People’s Democratic Party, PDP is currently reestablishing itself fully to recapture power at the national level in the 2023 general elections. Governor Ortom spoke to journalists on Friday at the Makurdi Airport shorty on arrival from Abuja where he attended a PDP Governors Forum’s meeting. He explained that the series of meetings they had held in Abuja and other parts of the country were to resolve their internal wranglings and rebuild confidence in Nigerians to accept the party’s capacity to lead the country. He told journalists that there would be…
The General Manager, Lagos State Planning and Environmental Monitoring Authority (LASPEMA), Tpl. Daisi Oso, has reiterated the need to preserve the aesthetics of the environment, particularly Lagos Urban Spaces, for sustainable Infrastructural and Environmental Development. Tpl. Oso stated this during the demonstration of a Mobile Steam Wash Car by Ecowash Water-Less Mobile Carwash in Lagos, noting that before a ground permit is granted to the proponents of the business venture, LASPEMA has to take into cognisance the urban space on which they will carry out their operations. He explained that activities of the mobile car wash operators must not…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has promised to tackle corruption related matters arising from estimated billings, illegal selling of meters and other related offences in the electricity sector. The Chairman of ICPC, Professor Bolaji Owasanoye, SAN, while speaking at a consultation meeting of business membership organisations and electricity regulatory bodies organised by the Association of Public Policy Analysis (APPA-Nigeria), in Abuja, recently, noted that the incessant complaints about high billings of electricity tariff by power regulators was becoming rife. Owasanoye, who was represented by Mallam Hassan Salihu, an Assistant Commissioner in the Commission, called…
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has condemned Thursday’s attacks outside the Hamid Karzai Airport in Kabul. Thirteen (13) people were reportedly killed in a twin explosion while about seventy two (72) others were injured. MURIC’s condemnation of the attack came via a statement issued on Thursday, 26th August, 2021 by its director, Professor Ishaq Akintola. MURIC said, “Thirteen people were reportedly killed by a suicide bomber outside the Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan. More than seventy two (72) others were injured. About three (3) Americans were alleged to be among the injured. “We strongly condemn this terror attack.…
The Lagos State Government has reassured residents that irrespective of the new advisory issued by the Nigerian Metrological Services (NIMET) on rainfall and flash flooding, adequate measures are in place to contain any eventuality. Addressing the media in Alausa about the preparedness for heavy rainfalls, which resume in September, and the release of water from the Oyan Dam, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello, said the capacity of primary and secondary drains have been enhanced through consistent cleaning and clearing to contain runoffs. The Commissioner said, “A practical demonstration of our preparedness was the over…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has averred that the “Buhari Presidency is responsible for spreading division and hatred among Nigerians and not Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom, as claimed in the Presidency’s press release”. A statement by its national publicity secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan said “PDP’s position is against the backdrop of an inciting hate statement issued by the Buhari Presidency in a bitter personal attack on Governor Ortom on Wednesday, in which the Presidency made allusions to genocides in Rwanda. “The PDP recalls how the Buhari Presidency has been planting seeds of discord in the country with hate language,…
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the attack launched on the facility of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) on Tuesday, rather than throw a dampener into the morale of the Armed Forces as it is intended to, will buoy their determination to make a decisive end of criminality in the country. A statement by spokesperson, Femi Adesina said “Noting that the attack, which led to loss of lives, came at a time that the military had put insurgents, bandits, kidnappers, and other types of criminals on the retreat, the President says the heinous action would accelerate the total uprooting of…
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), an Islamic human rights organisation based in Lagos, Nigeria, has “advised all men of conscience to ignore the ongoing anti-Taliban propaganda”. In a statement by its director, Ishaq Akintola, the group argued that the “same America which is smearing the image of the Taliban today was the same country that praised the Taliban to high heaven when the latter was resisting Russian occupation”. The statement reads: “Horrible scenes of Taliban’s so-called atrocities are being shown on television as the latter gain control of Afghanistan and the United States pulls out its occupation forces. Also, frightening…
Just when Nigerians thought they have seen the height of insecurity across the country, the nation’s arch-enemies, bandits, who are being romanced by President Muhammadu Buhari, demonstrated in clear terms that they can do what the Talibans have done in Afghanistan – we hope they don’t succeed. On Tuesday, in what has gotten tongues wagging across the nation and has become a national debacle, bandits attacked the permanent site of the Nigerian Defence Academy in Kaduna State, killing two officers and abducting one other officer, Major Christopher Datong who was later murdered by his abductors. For emphasis, the Nigerian Defence…
The Economic Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has shed light on the alarm raised by a former housemate of Big Brother Naija, Dorothy Bachor that the commission invaded her house. Dorothy had in a post on Twitter expressed sadness over the incident and wondered if it was a crime to be a Nigerian. Reacting to the outcry, the EFCC, in a statement on Facebook, made the following remark: “The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has been drawn to a post on Instagram by one Dorothy Bachor, alleging that operatives of the Commission broke into her home in the…
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has told the governor of Plateau State, Dr Simon Lalong, that his apology will be accepted “so long as he allows a free and fair trial of the 23 suspects arrested in connection with the killing of 32 Muslim travellers which occurred in Jos on Saturday, 14th August, 2021”. MURIC spoke on the heels of reports that the governor had apologised to the people of Ondo State on the incident. This was made known in a statement issued on Monday by the group’s director and founder, Professor Ishaq Akintola. The statement reads: “Governor Simon Lalong has…
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari “over his failure to probe allegations that N106bn of public funds are missing from 149 ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), and to ensure the prosecution of those suspected to be responsible, and the recovery of any missing public funds.” The suit followed the grim allegations by the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation in his 2018 annual audited report that N105,662,350,077.46 of public funds are missing, misappropriated or unaccounted for across 149 MDAs. In the suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/903/2021 filed last week at the Federal High…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that the President Muhammadu Buhari-led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration is “using security agencies, particularly the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to hound and harass PDP leaders in a renewed move to cow and weaken opposition formation ahead of the 2023 general elections”. A statement by its national publicity secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan said “Our party however states that no amount of intimidation, harassment and use of anti-graft agencies to clampdown on its leaders on trump up corruption charges, can cow or make the PDP to surrender or abdicate the mandate already given…
Table Shaker, Reno Omokri has urged men to desist from chasing ladies who love money, saying such is an effort that will end in premium tears. The self acclaimed Buhari Tormentor made the remark in a post on Facebook. He wrote: Dear men, You don’t chase girls who love money. It is an exercise in futility. Rather, you chase money and when you get it, they will chase you as long as you have it. It is women that don’t love money that you should chase. All other women are not worth the effort. It is just like chickens and…
Presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina, and his paymaster, President Muhammadu Buhari have come under public backlash over a post made by the former on Facebook. Adesina, in the article titled “PMB: CALL HIM THE MASTER FINISHER,” heaped praises on Buhari, saying he should be ‘garlanded for being the Master Finisher’. Some parts of the article read: “The country has been agog this week with fallout from the signing of the long-awaited Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) into law. That legislation has now become Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). President Muhammadu Buhari has done what Napoleon couldn’t do. Again and again. The Bill had…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has told President Muhammadu Buhari that he is “already a failure in governance and will leave a failure,” adding that “his attempt at political damage control cannot help his fizzling All Progressives Congress (APC)”. In a statement by its national publicity secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, the PDP described the statement by President Buhari that he will not leave office as a failure as “medicine after death,” noting that as long as “he is a product of the corrupt, inept, directionless and anti-people APC, he will leave as a failed leader”. “The party asserts that President Buhari’s…
In this riveting interview with Stanley Ugagbe of The News Chronicle, the Preacher in-charge of Church of Christ, Jikwoyi, shared insight on certain doctrines and beliefs that are peculiar to the Church. TNC: Thank you for accepting our interview invitation. Congratulations on your new appointment as the Preacher in-charge of Church of Christ, Jikwoyi. Can you please share with us how you were called by God into Ministry? Pst Esu: You are welcome. God bless you my brother. My calling to become the Minister of the gospel of Christ did not take any “special’ form like many would claim today.…
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved recommendations of a committee to review “with dispatch,” 368 grazing sites, across 25 states in the country, “to determine the levels of encroachment.” A statement by Garba Shehu said the President’s directive followed his approval of the recommendations of a committee chaired by the Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari. “Among others, the committee had recommended the collection of field data collection on 368 Grazing Reserves across 25 states to assess encroachment and encroachers, stakeholder engagements and sensitization. “The Committee also recommended production of maps and geo-mapping/tagging of sites, analysis of findings…
… Engages Federation of Construction Industry The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed the prohibition of illegal occupation of abandoned buildings and those under construction in the State. The assertion was made by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako, while considering a plea by the Federation of Construction Industry (FOCI) for relaxation of the order, particularly in respect of building construction sites of its members. The Commissioner explained that the population upsurge and security challenges across the country made it necessary to activate the physical planning law prohibiting the illegal occupation of abandoned buildings and others…
It was a moment of wild jubilation at Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State last Saturday, 14th August, 2021 when Ezekiel Akpoavona Okolosi wedded his heartthrob, Chinonso Prisca Ekeibe. The lovebirds, Akpoavona, an indigene of Igbide Kingdom in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, and Prisca, an indigene of Umudiewuru Ebenator Ekwe, Isu LGA of Imo State were declared husband and wife at Anointing Covenant of Grace Bible Church, Ogwashi-Uku before heading to Ogwashi-Uku for reception. In the dignitary-laden ceremony, the elated couple thrilled their guests in well calculated dance steps and got the crowd leaping to their feet to applaud…
