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Nigeria’s former military president, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB), has expressed hope that the killers of renowned journalist Dele Giwa, who was assassinated on October 19, 1986, will be identified in his lifetime. IBB made this revelation in his recently launched book, A Journey in Service, where he described Giwa as a good friend and acknowledged the shock his murder caused both personally and nationally. Reflecting on Giwa’s impact, Babangida wrote: “Giwa was loved by his audience and the public. Targeting him would shock the nation and portray my administration in a weak light.” He reiterated that he had no…

The Imo State House of Assembly has called on Governor Hope Uzodinma to approve 14 working days of paternity leave for male public and civil servants, allowing them to support their families during childbirth. The resolution followed a motion moved by the Deputy Speaker and member representing Nwangele Constituency, Amara Chyna Iwuanyanwu. Presenting the motion, Iwuanyanwu stressed the importance of granting fathers time to bond with their newborns and assist their spouses post-delivery. He highlighted that strong parental bonds positively influence a child’s emotional, social, and cognitive development. “Newborns depend on close parental relationships, which shape their early development. Fathers…

Rev. Fr. Kelvin Ugwu, a Catholic missionary priest serving in The Gambia, has alleged that many Nigerian churches have incorporated juju practices into their religious activities. In a Facebook post on Friday, Fr. Kelvin claimed that the majority of people who consult native doctors or believe in juju are the same ones who attend church services every Sunday. According to him, this has led to traditional spiritual practices being repackaged as Christian rituals. He specifically mentioned Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin, accusing him of engaging in juju-like practices, including the sale of water and oil for miracles. “More than 90% of…

The Benue State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has distanced itself from the reported commissioning of a new party secretariat in Lessel, Ushongo Local Government Area. In a statement signed by Hon. Abraham Waroh, the Zonal Chairman of Zone “A”, the party described the event as illegal, insisting that Mr. Dan Boor, who claimed to be the PDP Chairman in Ushongo, is not recognized by the party. “The official Chairman of the PDP in Ushongo Local Government is Hon. Gaav Tsua, as recognized by the PDP, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and all relevant security agencies,” the…

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has provided insight into President Bola Tinubu’s decision to create the Ministries of Livestock Development and Regional Development. Speaking at the second edition of the Ministerial Briefing Session, Idris stated that the ministries, headed by Abubakar Eshiokpekha Momoh (Regional Development) and Alhaji Idi Mukhtar (Livestock Development) were established to unlock economic potential and enhance governance across the country. Idris explained that the Ministry of Livestock Development, created in July 2024, aims to transform Nigeria’s multi-billion-dollar livestock sector into a key driver of economic prosperity. Similarly, the Ministry of Regional Development, established…

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has revealed that his decision to appoint more women into public offices was largely influenced by the persistent advocacy of his late wife, Mrs. Patience Eno, who strongly championed 40% women inclusion in governance. Since assuming office, Governor Eno has appointed a significant number of women, particularly at the local government level, while also implementing pro-women policies across the state. Speaking at Ibom Hall, Uyo, during the first anniversary celebration of the Golden Initiative for All (GIFA), his late wife’s pet project, the governor acknowledged her role in shaping his administration’s commitment to gender…

Popular human rights activist and host of Brekete Family, Ahmed Isah, widely known as “Ordinary President” has criticized the Nigerian Senate following the heated clash between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan during Thursday’s plenary session. The altercation began when Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, returned to the chamber and discovered that her assigned seat had been changed. Refusing to accept the new arrangement, she challenged the decision, leading to a tense exchange between her and Senate President Akpabio. In a viral video, Natasha was seen confronting Akpabio, boldly declaring, “I am not afraid of you.” Reacting…

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 38 Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) to Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) and 100 Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs) to Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs). This decision was reached during the Commission’s extraordinary plenary meeting held on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at its Corporate Headquarters in Jabi, Abuja. The meeting was presided over by PSC Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd) and attended by key officials, including Justice Adamu Paul Galmuje (rtd), DIG Taiwo Lakanu (rtd), and Chief Onyemuchi Nnamani, Secretary to the Commission. Among the 38 newly promoted DCPs are:…

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has cautioned President Bola Tinubu against allowing the humiliation of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, warning that posterity would not be kind to him if he fails to act. Eze made this statement on Thursday while criticizing some lawmakers in the Rivers State National Assembly Caucus, whom he described as an “assemblage of habitual adult bedwetters” lacking moral rectitude and driven by a self-serving political agenda. Eze, a member of the APC Legacy Media Team, was reacting to a recent communique by the Rivers State National Assembly Caucus, which accused…

The Senior Pastor of The Second Coming of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa, has criticized former Military Head of State General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) for admitting that MKO Abiola won the June 12, 1993, presidential election without apologizing to Nigerians for its annulment. Speaking on Adaba FM in Akure, Ondo State, on Friday, Pastor Giwa said Babangida’s confession came too late, adding that it is meaningless since Abiola can no longer reclaim his mandate. “IBB only confessed his sin but never asked Nigerians for forgiveness. It’s unfortunate that most of our political leaders don’t think about the legacies they leave…