COMMEMORATION OF “THE DAY OF GRACE” OF OUR LADY OF AOKPE, NIGERIA, MEDIATRIX OF ALL GRACES: AUGUST 4, 2023

Come August 4, 2023, the Aokpe community of Benue State, Nigeria shall play host to pilgrims from various parts of the country and beyond. This is celebrated every year as “The Day of Grace”, as promised by The Blessed Virgin Mary, who introduced Herself during her Apparition to Christiana Inebu Agbo in Aokpe as the […]

EDDY OBINNA CAMPAIGNS FOR RE-ELCTION OF GOVERNOR UZODIMMA AT MBAISE CONVENTION IN USA

By Ugonna Anejionu: The member of the Imo State House of Assembly representing Aboh Mbaise state constituency, Hon Eddy Obinna (Ochoudo), has demonstrated in no unmistakable way that he is strong member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and advocate for a second term election of Governor Hope Uzodimma in the upcoming governorship election in […]

EMMANUEL BWACHA:  APC’s Ministerial Bet for Taraba

By Ugonna Anejionu: President Ahmed Bola Tinubu had promised, during his campaign for President that he will hit the ground running, in matter of weeks, if voted into office. So far, he has kept to his promise. To date, he has made critical appointments, positioning his men to the offices of SGF, COS, Special Assistants […]

FUBARA IN WAR MOOD

In a policy statement on the occasion of taking office, New Governor of Rivers State promises hard time for criminals and law breakers in the state. . BY  CLARICE AZUATALAM, Port Harcourt  The new Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara vowed, while taking over mantle of leadership in Port Hacourt , May 29, that there […]

LET THE SALVAGE MISSION BEGIN WITHOUT DELAY -Ex-presidential aspirant charges Tinubu

A former presidential aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Salihu Othman Isah has congratulated the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his victory, urging him to begin work in ernest to deliver on his pledge to salvage the nation. Isah, a former youth advocate, conferred by the National Youth Council of Nigeria(NYCN) as […]

2023 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: A NEW NIGERIA IS POSSIBLE -LP Guber Aspirant, Maduka

As Nigerians prepare to go to the polls on February 25, 2023 to elect members of the 10th National Assembly and a new President who would supervise the affairs of the country for the next four years, a Labour Party governorship aspirant in Imo State, Sir Basil Udochukwu Maduka has said that a new Nigeria […]

 TOP JOURNALIST CHALLENGES NIGERIAN MEDIA ON PATRIOTISM.

BY: CLARICE AZUATALAM, Port Harcourt A top journalist and communications expert, Dr. Jossy Nkwocha, has called on the media and Nigerian journalists to exhibit patriotism in reporting the forthcoming general elections in the country. Nkwocha, who is the Head, Corporate Communications, Indorama-Eleme Petrochemicals Limited, Eleme, Rivers State made the call in while speaking  at the […]

BORN TO SERVE

Profile of  Mele Kyari, Special Breed Geologist & Quintessential ‘Crude Oil Marketer’ who clocked 58 years of age, January 8, 2023.                          By  Tobs Agbaegbu ‘’First impression matters’’ is a popular cliché which salesmen take serious in business. It boosts brands value. In line with the principle of primacy effect, impressions created from first impression […]

2022 UN BIODIVERSTY CONFERENCE AT LAST: FROM NAIROBI, KENYA TO MONTREAL, CANADA

By Edel-Quinn Agbaegbu Here in Montreal Canada, at the venue of the UN Biodiversity Conference, (Palais des Congrès de Montréal). we all witnessed the adoption of the Global Biodiversity Framework, (GBF) as “Nations Adopt 4 Goals and 23 Targets for 2030 in a UN Biodiversity Agreement” to halt the destruction of the Earth’s ecosystems. Prominent […]

MUHAMMADU BUHARI: AFRICA’S ICON OF DEMOCRACY & ANTI-CORRUPTION AT 80.

Africa’s undisputed Icon for Democracy and Anti-Corruption marks his 80thBirthday on December 17th, 2022. Although Muhammadu Buhari’s initial rise to power, almost four decades ago, wasas the military leader of Nigeria – Africa’s most populous nation – he hastransformed, over the years, into an earnest advocate for democracy andconstitutional order.However, even as a military ruler, […]

ARTHUR EZE RECIEVES VERBATIM MAGAZINE’S “PHILANTHROPIST OF THE MILLENNIUM AWARD”

In continuation of activities marking it’s 10 years anniversary in media business, a team of Verbatim magazine editors led by Tobs Agbaegbu, Editor in chief last weekend honoured Oil Mogul , Engr Prince Arthur Eze with “PHILANTROPIST OF THE MILLENNIUM’ award.Speaking during the award presentation ceremony at the Abuja residence of Arthur Eze , Tobs […]

EX-NEWSWATCH EDITORS LAUNCH VERBATIM DAILY NEWSPAPER, 36 YEARS AFTER DEATH OF DELE GIWA.

36 Years after the death of Dele Giwa, founding Editor-in-chief of Newswatch Magazine, former editors of Newswatch , who set up  Verbatim News Network Limited, a publishing firm  in 2012, unveiled a daily newpaper called Verbatim Daily last week, October 20 ,on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of their engagement in publishing business. The […]

GOVERNOR  SANI BELLO WINS VERBATIM PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR AWARD.

Ahead of their 10year anniversary coming up next week, October 20, the management of Verbatim News Network Limited, Publishers of Abuja based Verbatim news magazine and Verbatim Online Newspaper, yesterday, announced Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello, Governor of  Niger State winner of their prestigious Personality of the Year Award. Two other governors, Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa […]

Abdullahi Sule and Bello Matawalle  Win Governor of the Year  Award, and Timipre Sylva, Minister of the Decade.

The management of Verbatim News Network Limited, Publishers of Abuja based Verbatim news magazine and Verbatim Online Newspaper, yesterday, announced two governors, Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State and Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State as winners of their prestigious Governor of the Year award, an annual program that recognizes and honours personalities and corporate organizations for […]

DO NOT TAKE NIGERIANS FOR GRANTED—WIKE CAUTIONS PDP

FROM CLARICE AZUATALAM, PORT HARCOURT Worried at the way the main opposition party in the country, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is handling its internal crisis, especially on the sharing of its national offices, the Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesome Wike has cautioned the party against taking Nigerians for granted. Wike whocautioned the PDP against taking […]

PROF. IKONNE FELICITATES WITH ABIA STATE FIRST LADY ON HER BIRTHDAY

By Uche Bruno (Umuahia) The Abia State’s Peoples Democratic Party’s gubernatorial candidate  for the 2023 general elections, Prof. Uche Ikonne , has felicitated with the wife of the Abia State Governor, Her Excellency, Mrs. Nkechi Ikpeazu (PhD.) on her birthday.  In a statement issued,   September 1st, 2022 by  his campaign organization, Ikonne  eulogized the First […]

EWHC REPORT ON THE OPEN-ENDED WORKING GROUP ON THE POST-2020 GLOBAL BIODIVERSITY FRAMEWORK

Fourth meeting Nairobi, 21–26 June 2022 By: Edel-Quinn Agbaegbu In line with recent global environmental discussions on climate change, desertification, chemicals and waste, the spotlight is currently focused on biodiversity and its conservation. As nature continues to suffer the impact of biodiversity crisis, there are increased public calls for action to safeguard nature and people. […]

RWANDAN GOVERNMENT HAILS CATHOLIC CHURCH FOR HELPING IT BUILD PEACE

FROM CLARICE AZUATALAM, in Kigali, Rwanda Rwandan government has hailed the Catholic Church for its efforts in helping to build peace in the country since after the 1994 genocide which claimed about 250,000 lives of the people. The commendation was given by Hon. Jean Marie Vianney Gatabazi, the Minister of Local Government Administration, Rwanda during […]

CREST HOTEL IN MBAISE

…Emeka Akpunku, Us based philanthropist builds Crest, a four star hotel at Aguneze Mbaise, along Owerri-Umuahia highway. By Ugonna Anejionu The landscape of  Mbaise, a thickly populated part of Imo State, covering three local government areas will suddenly transform into urban city  in a couple of months from now. This is on account of the […]

NAWOJ PARTNERS VERBATIM ON 100- WOMEN -OF- EXCELLENCE PROGRAM

Women journalists in Nigeria, under the aegis of the National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), will partner with Verbatim Media Group, publishers of Verbatim magazine and Verbatim online newspaper, to hold an innovative 100-Women-of-Excellence-event in the last quarter of this year. The initiators of the program, Verbatim, broke news of the partnership with NAWOJ in […]

ENGR. TONY UDUMKA PICKS APC NOMINATION FORM; TARGETS ABOH MBAISE/NGOR OKPALA FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY  SEAT IN 2023

  Engr. Tony Udumka, Abuja based management consultant and former banker formally joined the race for the ticket of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for Aboh Mbaise/Ngor Okpala Federal Constituency ,on Saturday, by picking the expression of interest form in Abuja, after paying the requisite fees prescribed by the party.   Udumka, a certified, practicing […]

 Hon. Ezeani Promises Quality Representation for Nnewi and Ekwusigo Federal Constituency.

Anambra people in Nnewi North and South/Ekwusigo Federal Constituency have been assured of quality representation at the House of Representatives which will be inaugurated after the 2023 general elections in Nigeria if they elect Joel  Ezeani Ndubueze,  a business man, Chairman of Consar Construction Company  and philanthropist, from Ezinifitte, Nnewi South Local Government area of […]

Interrogating the Rivers Aircraft Controversy

By Oraye St. Franklyn Rights Activist in Port Harcourt    Following news reports by the Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, of his alleged discovery of a Legacy 600 aircraft abandoned in Germany by his predecessor Chibuike Amaechi, there has been intense conversation on the validity, import, credibility and motive of the claim. Here […]

I’m coming for Quality Representation and Development in Aboh-Mbaise/Ngor Okpala.

Uzoma Ugochukwu, young and vibrant medical doctor from Umuhu Okwuato in  Aboh Mbaise local government area, Imo state, is aspiring  to represent  Aboh Mbaise/Ngor Okpala Federal Constituency  in 2023 at the House of Representatives. In an exclusive interview with Ugonna Anejionu, Assistant Editor,  Ugochukwu spoke about his ambition and the impact he will make if […]

BENUE AGOG AS GROUP ERECTS GOV WIKE’S 2023 BILLBOARD IN MAKURDI

A billboard ostensibly meant to promote the political interest of Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State which a socio-political group known as Benue Unity Forum erected in Makurdi, Capital of Benue state has generated cheers and immense curiosity by many residents of the state in the middle belt of Nigerian.In the evening of Thursday ,January […]

EXPECT MORE GOODIES IN MOUAU…..Prof. Maduebibisi Iwe Speaks in New Year Message, Jan 24, 2022

I bring the staff, students and well-wishers of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, greetings of blessings in the New Year. The Almighty God deserves all our praises for seeing us through the year AD 2021. That year was full of God’s grace for us all. We had a successful leadership transition earlier in […]

REVELATIONS ON HOW GOVERNOR DIRI OF BAYELSA STATE IS SPENDING STATE FUNDS

…Commissioners of Information and Finance Speak at Quarterly Transparency Briefing in Yenagoa. By    Isaac Ombe. Ayibana Crowder, Commissioner for Information and Orientation , Bayelsa state has given a clean bill to the state Governor , Senator Duoye Diri,  for  judicious utilization of funds accruing to the state,  on projects that would impact lives of the […]

Profile & Achievements of Members Of the 9th Imo State House of Assembly

     (A Verbatim Newsmagazine Print & Online Special      Documentation Project, 2022— ) Hon. Chief  Eddy Obinna ….THE RISING STAR FROM ABOH MBAISE… By Ugonna Anejionu Chief Eddy Iheukwumere Obinna (Ochoudo ) is the honourable member of the 9th  Imo state House of assembly ,representing Aboh Mbaise. His achievements since he massively received mandate of his […]

RENOWNED BUSINESS  AND BUSINESS CATALYST , PASCAL ODIBO,  TO DELIVER  KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT CIBN ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria will organize an Entrepreneurship Development Programme for professional members of the institute on Thursday, December 2nd 2021. The event which will hold at Ijeware Hall, Bankers House CIBN, Adeola Hopewell Street, Victoria Island, Lagos is expected  to be graced by many top bankers and seasoned administrators. By: Oscar […]

BECANS 2020 Ranking of States and Performance.

Research and Assessment group honours Governors of Anambra, Niger, Plateau and Enugu States with awards and Special recognition for good business environment and performance.   By Victor Ugborgu The fourth edition of Business Environment and Competitiveness Across Nigerian States, BECANS 2020, a research and assessment program, was unveiled recently in Enugu by African Heritage Institution. […]

MOUAU 10TH CONVOCATION CEREMONY KICKS OFF IN UMUAHIA

Maduebibisi Iwe, Vice Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike highlights latest academic and infrastructural achievements of the university at a press conference , November 15. By Bruno Uche The Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, MOUAU, in Abia state formally kicked off activities marking its 10th Convocation ceremony, November 25, with a press […]

MOUAU COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE UNVEILS RESEARCH JOURNAL

Open access academic journals are paramount in the dissemination of knowledge for scientific development. It is on this note that the College of Veterinary Medicine of the University unveiled the College journal titled, ‘Journal of Sustainable Veterinary and Allied Sciences’, where it revealed scientific methodologies for increasing reproduction in domestic and farm animals. Speaking at […]

 “WE ARE NOT THE CAUSE OF BITING HIGH COST OF COOKING GAS IN NIGERIA.” – NLNG

  Absolves self from gas flaring Cooking gas sellers urge government to intervene PMB lauds the company for living up to its billing Train 7 to boost Nigeria’s economy. By Clarice Azuatalam, Port-Harcourt As Nigerians moan over the biting high cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) locally known as cooking gas, the Nigeria Liquefied Natural […]

Private Medical Doctors Storm Abuja, August 12.

—Set to honour North East Development Commission, others, as part of Centenary celebration. By Tobs Agbaegbu Private medical doctors, under the aegis of Association of General and Private  Medical Practitioners of Nigeria (AGPMPN),  will converge in Abuja, Nigeria’s federal Capital this week , Thursday, August 12, to discuss critical issues facing healthcare delivery in Nigeria […]

MEDIA AND THE CRISIS OF NATIONAL INTEGRATION IN NIGERIA

By Emeka Nwosu, PhD. Nigeria, is currently passing through turbulent times. It has continued to face gargantuan challenges in all aspects of human existence. Two areas that symbolize this lamentable trajectory are heightening national insecurity and collapsing economy. The country today, unarguably, faces the worst crisis of governance and leadership since political independence in 1960. […]

NNPC records petroleum product sale of ₦234.63bn in March….

By Bruno Okeke, Abuja – The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced that its downstream subsidiary, the Petroleum Products Marketing Company (PPMC), recorded ₦234.63 billion revenue from the sale of white products in the month of March 2021 representing a 24.7% increase from the ₦188.15billion sales recorded in the previous month of February 2021.This […]

Centenary Celebration: Private Doctors set to honour Jonathan, Fayemi, Kanu Nwankwo, others

The Association of General and Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria (AGPMPN) will onThursday August 12, 2021 honour some distinguished Nigerians who have contributedimmensely to the development of Nigeria’s health sector. The Association said in a statement signed by Dr. Iyke Odo the National President over theweekend, that the event which will take place at the […]

ANAMBRA PDP PRIMARY ELECTION- HOW MADUKA WAS SCHEMED OUT: THE INTRIGUES AND PLOTS

The intrigues and plots that eliminated Dr. Godwin Maduka, a very powerful contestant in the just conducted Anambra State PDP primary election have been revealed.From all indications, Dr. Maduka, a united states based medical doctor billionaire was a menace to the party stake holders who were not comfortable with his non recognition of godfathers posture. […]

MOUAU Soil Science Group Holds Awareness Campaign On Eco-System Conservation

A group of staff and students from the Department of Soil Science and Meteorology,  of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, under the aegis of the Soil Evangelization Group, on Friday, held an awareness campaign, with the theme “Soil Evangelization for Eco-system Conservation and Food Security”. The coordinator of the group, Dr. G.O. Chukwu, who […]

UN AGENCY COMMENDS NIGERIA’S EDEL-QUINN AGBAEGBU, NGO & BIODIVERSITY EXPERT, FOR ROLE IN UGANDA PEER REVIEW

A Nigerian Woman , Mrs Edel-Quinn Agbaegbu , founder of Every WomanHope Centre, EWHC, a popular NGO that specialises in advocacy for foodsecurity and biodiversity sustainably received special commendaon last weekby the Canada based Convenon on Biological Diversity, CBD, an arm of theUnited Naons Environment Program, UNEP, for her role in the agency’sVoluntary Peer Review, […]

VC’s 100 DAYS IN OFFICE: MOUAU CELEBRATES AS PROF. MADU IWE REELS OUT ACHIEVEMENTS

The University was agog with excitement last Friday as the vice-chancellor, Prof. Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe reeled out his achievements, and reiterated his commitment towards staff and students’ welfare in a press conference to mark his first 100 days in office. Earlier, the VC held a town hall meeting with the students of the University, who […]

ANAMBRA GUBER: GODWIN MADUKA’S AMBITION GATHERS MORE MOMENTUM….. LIKELY TO WIN PRIMARY ELECTION.

From all indications, Godwin Maduka, medical doctor and frontline PDP governorship candidate for the 2021 Anambra governorship election may be coasting home to victory at the primary election slated for the 26th of June.  This assertion is as a result of the increase in the followership and support he is presently enjoying accros the sate. Credence was […]

Dr. GODWIN MADUKA, ANAMBRA PDP GUBER CANDIDATE, RECEIVES MICHAEL OKPARA LEADERSHIP PRIZE AS PHILANTHROPIST OF THE MILLENIUM.

…Others, including H. E. Duoye Diri and  Bala Mohammed, Governors of Bayelsa and Bauchi States, respectively; Bukola Saraki, former Senate President, Minister of State for Petroleum, Mines and Steel and Power, two former Inspectors General  of Police-Okiro and Smith ; Senator T.A. Orji ,  and Obiora Okonkwo,Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines receive  Leadership Prize in Honour […]

HOW FORMER COAS, RETIRED GENERAL TUKUR BURATAI POLITICISED THE NIGERIAN ARMY

Nyesom Wike, Governor of Rivers State Explains. Reported  by : Clarice Azuatalam,  Port Harcourt. Following what many must have perceived as the meddlesomeness of soldiers in Nigerian politics, Rivers State Governor,  Nyesom Wike has charged the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS)  Lt. General Ibrahim Attahiru to shape up their image. Wike who spoke in Port Harcourt  when Attahiru visited him said that […]

Why Nigeria Is Enmeshed In Ethno-Religious Conflict.

Participants in a workshop on ethno-religious conflict and peace journalism in volatile societies, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, proffer multiple reasons for rising ethnic and religious conflicts in Nigeria. By Clarice Azuatalam, Port Harcourt One key reason Nigeria is entangled in ethno-religious conflict has been traced to  multi-ethnic and religious composition of the country. This reason […]

NNPC posts $108m for crude oil, gas export sales in November – Report

THE Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said that it achieved a trading surplus of 108.84 million dollars (about N13.43billion) for the month of November 2020.The Corporation disclosed this in its Monthly Financial and Operation Report (MFOR) for the month of November 2020, released in Abuja, on Sunday.It said that the amount indicated a 70.33 […]

GODWIN MADUKA: Billionaire & Iconic Medical Doctor Who Wants to Be Governor of Anambra State.

\ By Ugonna Anejionu: Godwin Maduka, renowned Medical Doctor, and the much talked about frontline contender for governorship seat of Anambra state after the tenure of the incumbent, His Excellency, Willie Obiano has a history worthy of study and emulation, for any underdog in life who wishes to achieve a turnaround in his or her […]

PRESIDENT BUHARI APPOINTS NEW SERVICE CHIEFS

President Muhammadu Buhari has accepted the immediate resignation of the Service Chiefs, and their retirement from service.Those involved are the Chief of Defence Staff, General Abayomi Olonisakin; Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai; Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok Ekwe Ibas; and Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar.President Buhari thanks the […]

Eddy Obinna Shines in Aboh Mbaise

. . .DOLES OUT MILLIONS ON EMPOWERMENT The Aboh Mbaise state constituency in Imo state stood still December 21st 2020 as Hon Eddy Obinna, member representing the constituency at the state house of assembly doled out several millions of Naira to accommodate and appreciate his constituents. Materials distributed during the event include sewing and welding […]

GOVERNING COUNCIL OF MICHAEL OKPARA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE TO ANNOUNCE NEW VC TOMORROW

By: Isaac Ombe The Governing Council of theMichael Okpara University of Agriculture ( MOUA)  ,Umudike  in Abia State, led by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Council, Rt. Honourable Lawal Zayyana  will meeting tomorrow, December 15,2020, to conclude the process of appointment of a new Vice Chancellor for the University, Verbatim magazine online can authoritatively […]

NIGERIAN NGO EMERGES LEADER IN UNEP’s BIOSAFETY COMMITMENTS GLOBALLY

…Partners with NBMA to promote “Sharm El-Sheikh to Kunming Action Agenda for Nature and People” environment program, 2021. In the count down to the United Nations Environment Program scheduled to hold  in Kunming, China in (month) 2021, with the theme: “Sharm El-Sheikh to Kunming Action Agenda for Nature and People”,, Every Woman Hope Centre (EWHC), […]

THE UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA NSUKKA WILL NOT BE THE SAME AGAIN IN 2024 – VC

… Says Professor Charles Igwe, the Vice Chancellor. The University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN , recently celebrated its 60th founder’s day.  To give greater insight on the essence of the celebration, Professor Charles Igwe, the Vice Chancellor, spoke  in an interview session ,with a group of Journalists, among them, Victor Ugborgu, Associate Editor of Verbatim […]

Allegation Of AKK Contract Inflation Baseless – NNPC

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has dismissed, in its entirety, the allegation that the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline Project was inflated to the tune of $1.527billion, describing the accusation by an online medium against the National Oil Company as false, baseless and unfounded. A release today in Abuja by the Corporation’s Group General Manager, […]

ABIA GOVERNOR TO HOST FLAG-OFF OF CENTENARY ANNIVERSARY OF MICHAEL OKPARA, PREMIER OF FORMER EASTERN NIGERIA, ON SEPTEMBER 30

The flag-off of the Centenary Birthday Anniversary for the Right Honourable Dr. Michael Iheonukara Okpara, a powerful politician, nationalist and Premier of Former Eastern Region of Nigeria, 1959-1966, will hold on Wednesday, September 30, in Umuahia, Abia State. Share on: WhatsApp

Call for An Extension of the Deadline for Submission of Memoranda to the Senate Ad-Hoc Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution

By: Jide Akintunde On the 26th of August, 2020, a statement signed by the Deputy President of the Senate and Chairman of the Senate Ad-Hoc Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, Senator Ovie A. Omo-Agege, announced that the Committee has “formally commenced the process of further alteration to the provisions of the 1999 […]

Sen. Abbo, Hon. Jafar Champion the Completion of NTA Mubi

The Senator representing Adamawa Northern Senatorial Zone in the National Assembly, Ishaku Abbo has said that “two people working together can bring about the desired change and solution that our people desperately need.”Abbo made this comment on Tuesday 1st September through his official Facebook page while noting how important it is to team up with […]

Senator Ishaku Abbo (SIA) urges Federal Government to resettle IDPs back to their ancestral homes. Thanks, Gov. Zullum

Senator Ishaku Abbo, representing Adamawa North in the National Assembly has called on security Agencies to draw a timeline to end insurgency so as to resettle the Internally Displaced Persons to their homes.   Senator Abbo said this on Thursday, August 27 at the Teachers Village IDP Camp, during an oversight tour of the Senate standing […]

UNITED BY THE WIG

L- R: current Chief Justice of the Federation (CJN),Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed, Governor of Sokoto state ,Aminu Tambuwal immediate ast CJN, Walter Onnoghen , immediate past governor of Bauchi State,M.A. Abubakar and immediate past Speaker of the House of Representative, Yakubu Dogara, all lawyers, at the recent NBA conference in Nigeria Share on: WhatsApp

The Fearless General & His battles Against Insurgency

By: Tobs Agbaegbu Verbatim Magazine’s account of the leadership strategies and Success Story of Lt. General Tukur Buratai, COAS, in the raging battle against insurgency in Nigeria in the past five years. Since April 4, 2020, Tukur Buratai, Lieutenant General and Nigeria’s current Chief of Army Staff, COAS, has been in the theatre of war […]

FLOW OF MILK OF KINDNESS

EBERE GOMWALK-IJERE, SWISS BASED DAUGHTER OF LATE MARTIN IJERE, PROFESSOR EMERITUS  AND COMMISSIONER IN THE OLUSEGUN OBASANJO ADMINISTRATION EXTENDS UNCOMMON KINDESS TO INDIGENTS AND LESS PRIVILEGED IN NIGERIA AND AFRICA. BY UGONNA ANEJIONU Indigents and the less privileged in Nigeria have been testifying to the uncommon kindness of Ebere Gomwalk-Ijere who has used her foundations […]

WHY GOV OBASEKI WILL WIN AGAIN IN ED0 STATE …..Hon.Idahosa

HON. CHARLES IDAHOSA is a seasoned politician, journalist and former Board chairman of the Nigerian Television Authority {NTA}.  He was also a one- time Local government chairman and Commissioner for Information under the lucky Igbinedion administration in Edo State. Under the administration of Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, He served in various capacities, as Director of protocol […]

Senator Abbo’s PA in Police Net over Impersonation and Forgery

The senator representing Adamawa Northern Senatorial Zone in the ninth Assembly, Ishaku Abbo in a forty minutes live transmission via his official Facebook profile said that the police are investigating his personal assistant, Zaman Abasiriyu for alleged impersonation and forgery.Zaman who was top on the list of Navy officer’s shortlist last year following Senator Ishaku […]

CALL FOR ENTRY: Adamawa Celebrities and Achiever Awards (ACAA) 2020 is Open for Submissions.

The countdown to the 5th Adamawa Celebrities and Achiever Awards hasbegun. The Multimedia brand, Adamawa Celebrities® cordially invitesMusicians, Comedians, Beauticians, Fashion Designers, filmmakers andcommunity builders to submit their works for consideration in 45Creative, Innovation, Leadership, Humanitarian and Media awardscategories. Share on: WhatsApp

Danger ahead over COVID-19, FG raises alarm

•Says Nigerians under-rating deadly nature of COVID-19•Extends closure of airports by 4 weeks, adds no cure yet for infection•Journalists, other essential workers exempted from curfew•Lagos records 43 new cases, as confirmed cases rise to 2,950 By Omeiza Ajayi The Federal Government yesterday painted a gloomy picture of what lies ahead for Nigerians, following general non-adherence […]

COVID 19: FCTA RELEASES NEW GUIDELINES ON CESSATION OF MOVEMENT IN THE FCT

1.    Following a review of the effects and level of compliance of the cessation of movement in the FCT as part of measures to contain the spread of COVID 19, the following observations were  made and new directives issued by the FCT COVID-19  Security Committee chaired by the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello. They are: a.               The FCT […]

Hope Uzodima implicated, arrested in India

India’s Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) has arrested a Nigerian man identified as Hope Uzodima in Mumbai for alleged possession of dangerous weapons. The suspect, a 40-year-old man who lives in Bonkhode village in Koparkhairane was arrested for possession of ivory and a sword cane. Another Nigerian named King Chukwudi Fidelis who is also in police net […]

I’ve never been so honoured in my life – Air Peace Boss

The Chairman of Air Peace Airlines, Allen Onyema, on Wednesday thanked members of the House of Representatives for honouring him for his role in the evacuation of Nigerian victims of xenophobic attacks from South Africa. The aviation businessman was in the chamber of the House of Representatives on the invitation of the speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila. The […]

Emir of Kano lauds Buhari’s Economic Advisory Council

The ‎Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, ‎has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for constituting an Economic Advisory Council (EAC) comprising first-rate ‎professionals and academics.‎Sanusi gave the commendation on Wednesday in Kano while briefing newsmen at his Palace. The emir, ‎who described the new council  as “first class”, said the move was “timely and reflective […]

AEPB activates FCT meat haulage policy for 2019… To prosecute persons bringing in meat slaughtered outside Abuja

Environmental Protection Board, Alhaji Baba Shehu Lawan has ordered AEPB Department of Monitoring and Enforcement to arrest and destroy any fresh meat from outside being brought into the territory for sale. This is in line with the revived FCT Meat Haulage Policy for 2019.He said the rampant cases of unhealthy or donkey meat being brought […]

I’ll work smoothly with Bello, others — Minister of State assures

Minister of State for Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu has pledged to ensure harmonious working relationship with her senior counterpart, the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, the FCT Administration (FCTA) workforce and other stakeholders. Dr. Aliyu gave the assurance when members of the FCT press corps led by its Chairman, Mr. […]

The profile of Buhari’s Economic Advisory Council members

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday constituted 8-man Economic Advisory Council, to be chaired by Prof Doyin Salami. Other members are Dr. Mohammed Sagagi (Vice-Chairman); Prof Ode Ojowu; Dr Shehu Yahaya; Dr Iyabo Masha; Prof Chukwuma Soludo; Bismark Rewane; and Dr Mohammed Adaya Salisu (Secretary). Below are the short profile of the charman and members of the […]

Street protest will not change our leaders – CharlyBoy

Charles Oputa, a.k.a “Charlyboy”,  convener of  ‘OurMumuDonDo Movement’, on Friday said street protest by Nigerians over national issues cannot change political leaders at all levels. Charlyboy made this known in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. He said that successive Nigerian political leaders had remained insensitive to the plights of ordinary Nigerians over […]

Nigerian gov’t dismisses report of explosion at South African High Commission

  The federal government of Nigeria has debunked  reports being circulated on social media that a bomb had exploded at the South African High Commission in Abuja, on Saturday.In a statement issued in Abuja, the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, said the report “is fake news orchestrated by desperate opposition to cause panic and […]

Xenophobia: What Buhari’s Special Envoy told our President – South African Govt

President Muhammadu Buhari’s Special Envoy to South Africa expressed “concern at recent events in South Africa” during a meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa, the latter’s spokesperson has said. Khusela Diko, the spokesperson to the South African President, also said in a statement sent to the News Agency of Nigeria, that President Buhari’s state visit would […]

FCT MINISTER PLEDGES PARTNERSHIP WITH WATER RESOURCES COUNTERPART TO END OPEN DEFECATION IN FCT BY 2025

 … MINISTER OF STATE TO COORDINATE ACTIVITIES FOR SUCCESS OF PROJECT IN FCT As part of efforts to end open defecation in the country, the Minister, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has assured that the FCT Administration will partner effectively with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources to put an end to the menace […]

DO NOT CARRY OUT RETALIATORY ATTACKS ON SOUTH AFRICAN INTERESTS IN FCT – FCT MINISTER

FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has called on the residents of the Territory, especially students and youths, not to carry out retaliatory attacks on South African Nationals and business interests in the FCT over the recent xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. He said that the Federal Government was already exploiting diplomatic channels […]

Buhari’s speech at swearing-in of SGF, Ministers

ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AT THE SWEARING-IN OF SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERATION AND MINISTERS AT STATE HOUSE, ABUJA, Protocols:           Today marks another milestone in the history of my second term in Office, after Nigerians overwhelmingly voted the All Progressives Congress during the 2019 […]

FULL LIST: Portfolios of Buhari’s 44 Ministers – 2019 – 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari has assigned portfolios to his 44 ministers. Below is the full list of the ministers and their portfolios. President Buhari assigned the officials after all of them took their oaths of office in batches. 1. President Muhammadu Buhari – Minister of Petroleum 2. Mohammed Musa Bello – Adamawa State – Minister of Federal Capital Territory, […]

INEC server: No cause for alarm over Supreme Court ruling – Atiku

Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says there is no cause for alarm over the Supreme Court’s ruling dismissing his claims to inspect INEC server. Atiku, who addressed a news conference through his lead counsel, Eyitayo Jegede SAN, after Tuesday’s proceedings, said that the decision was anticipated and that […]

Wadume’s arrest to bring answers to policemen killing in Taraba – IGP

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu has commended his men for the perseverance and painstaking efforts exhibited that led to the arrest of suspected notorious kidnap kingpin Alhaji Hamisu Bala, popularly known as “Wadume”. Adamu gave the commendation on Tuesday in a tweet on the official twitter handle of the Nigeria Police Force […]

PROFESSOR IWU SPEAKS TO THE NATION AFTER RELEASE FROM DETENTION, ON BAIL.

The journey I have found myself on began brewing on February 23rd, 2019 when I was deprived of my civic duty of voting in the Presidential Election as a result of EFCC “investigations”. From the seizure of my international passport that February till this recent ordeal with actual charges and detention, God’s goodness has remained […]

Tambuwal, King Jaja Of Opobo, Others Storm Imo For Iri Ji Mbaise Festival

It was a rich display of tradition yesterday(15/8/19) in Mbaise as the people of Mbaise hosted their age-long tradition of Iri Ji Mbaise cultural festival in grand style. The epoch making event witnessed a large pool of dignitaries and personalities acŕoss the country with Gov. Tambuwal leading a long roll call of Dimkpas that includes […]

N-Power insulated from corruption — FG

The Federal Government said that the political will demonstrated in the execution of the N-Power programme,  insulated it from corruption and other forms of sharp practices that marred similar youth empowerment endeavours in the past. Communications Manager, National Social Investment Office (NSIO) Justice Bibiye, in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, said the  transparency in […]

Develop your plots within 3 months or face revocation, FCTA warns land owners

Owners of undeveloped plots of land in serviced districts of Phases 1, 2, 3 of Federal Capital City (FCC), Abuja, have been handed a three-month grace period to develop them or risk revocation. The grace period was given to them by Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). The FCT Director of Land Administration, Mallam Adamu Jibrin […]

Abia commissioner loses wife, two children in auto crash

A commissioner in the Abia State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (ASOPADEC) and indigene of Ndoki in Ukwa East Local Government Area, Honorable Adiele Ekeke has reportedly lost his wife and two children in an auto crash. Though information about the incident is sketchy, reports stated the tragic incident occurred along Enugu-Okigwe Expressway. A statement […]

EFCC hands over late Badeh’s forfeited property to North East commission

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has handed over a-13 bedroom, one-storey building and a basement to the management of North East Development Commission, NEDC. The property was forfeited by the late Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh. The Acting spokesman for EFCC, Tony Orilade, in a statement in Abuja, on […]

Everton bid £30m for Iwobi

Everton have launched a bid to sign Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi before Thursday’s transfer deadline.The Toffees have been chasing Wilfried Zaha in recent weeks but have seen at least two bids knocked back by Crystal Palace for the Ivory Coast international. And with boss Marco Silva keen to add another winger to his squad, he […]

Trump at the bedside of the wounded of the Dayton shooting, greeted by protesters

Donald Trump was visiting injured people on Wednesday’s weekend shootout in Dayton, Ohio, before flying to another tragedy, El Paso, Texas, where his coming is so skeptical. , even hostility. The president arrived in the late morning with his wife Melania in Dayton, a town in the northern United States where a gunman killed nine […]

Kogi Assembly commences impeachment process against Deputy Gov

The Kogi State House of Assembly, on Wednesday, formally commenced impeachment process against the embattled Deputy Governor Elder Simon Achuba over his alleged action and utterances on some broadcast media, including Channels and AIT televisions. Relationship between Achuba and Governor Yahata Bello, had gone sour, culminating in last week’s press briefing by the latter, where […]

FCTA’ll no longer tolerate desecration of road corridors – Executive Secretary, FCDA

Moving to sanitize road corridors in the nation’s capital city, Executive Secretary, Federal Capi t a l Development Authority (FCDA) Engr. Umar Gambo Jibrin, led a team of officials of FCT Administration (FCTA) to Kaura District. This was necessitated by the need for an on-the-spot assessment of the road corridor along the Kaura District Market […]

NIGERIAN APPOINTED IN UNEPCBD PEER REVIEW TEAM FOR UGANDA

Edel-Quinn Ijeoma Agbaegbu (Nee Nneji-Anejionu),renowned biodiversity advocate and Nigeria’s Country Representative in the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Voluntary Peer Review (VPR) Process of National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan(NBSAP), a United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) framework,has been appointed as member of a CBD seven-member team for thevoluntary peer review of biodiversity implementation inthe Republic […]

JUST IN: EFCC raids residence of ex-Zamfara governor, Abdulaziz Yari

 Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Sunday raided the residence of the immediate-past governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari, in Talata Mafara, about 100km away from the state capital, Gusau. Witnesses said the operatives, numbering more than 20, came in seven vehicles, including a bus for the operation that lasted for […]

Sowore’s ‘RevolutionNow’ protest is an act of terrorism — Police IG Adamu

The police have warned Nigerians to stay away from the ‘RevolutionNow’ protest planned for August 5 by Omoyele Sowore and other Nigerian rights activists, saying the demonstration would amount to a felony and terrorism. Police chief Muhammad Adamu said in a statement Saturday afternoon that the ‘RevolutionNow’ protest could incite anarchy in Nigeria, warning that […]

Atiku seeking to influence election tribunal – Presidency

The Nigerian presidency has accused Atiku Abubakar of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of drawing on “negative developments” to whip up sentiments to influence the outcome of his petition against the outcome of the 2019 presidential election. The presidency made the accusation following Mr Abubakar’s statements on developments such as the report that the […]

NIMC Expands Enrolment to Saudi Arabia and other African Countries

With the successful deployment of enrolment Centres in South Africa, US, UK, etc., the National Identification Management Commission (NIMC) has concluded plans to extend the National Identification Number (NIN) registration to other countries including Saudi Arabia, Canada, Germany, Ghana, Senegal, Benin Republic, Mali, India, amongst others. Share on: WhatsApp

Ondo first lady leads march against rape, says enough is enough

The Wife of Ondo state Governor, Chief Mrs Betty Anyanwu Akeredolu  has called for legislations that would ensure stiffer penalties for rapists, child abusers and predators. Mrs Anyanwu Akeredolu spoke in Akure, the state capital during a “Walk Against rape” to raise awareness about the increase in rape cases in Nigeria.  The walk is coming […]

WHO’S TURN?

Different localities in Bayelsa State are laying claim to produce the next governor of the state as the count down for the election begins BY Isaac Ombe. As the countdown for the governorship election in Bayelsa State and Kogi State draws nearer, politicians are strategizing on different fronts on how to win the coveted seat […]

INVESTIGATION: PREPAID ELECTRICITY METERS — A SCHEME THAT BECAME A SCAM

A year ago, the electricity regulatory body introduced a regulation directing power distribution companies (DisCos) to supply consumers with more prepaid meters. How well has this worked? TheCable, in an investigation spanning across 33 communities in 10 states, finds out that power consumers think whole scheme is a scam. TOBS AGBAEGBU: Share on: WhatsApp

NO TO RUGA SETTLEMENTS

South East Governors, Ortom, Ishaku. others rejects Federal Government Ruga settlement for herdsmen As the controversy on the proposed Ruga settlement for herdsmen rages, the Federal Government stated that in the next five years, the establishment of Ruga settlements in the country would stop open grazing by herdsmen and end herdsmen-farmers’ clashes across the country. […]

From The Editor-in-Chief (July Edition): N37 Billion Pre-Payment for Prepaid Meter: Our Exclusive

Low level of electricity supply in Nigeria,no doubt, is a major concern for everybody. On a daily basis, every hour, every minute, we feel the impact, at family level, at office and business levels, in virtually everything we do, and where we stay. Electricity is life. That is why; every bit of information about it […]

SNIPER CONTROVERSY

By Victor Ugborgu Controversy has continued to trail the ban on the manufacture of smallbottles of ‘Sniper’, an agro-chemical which has seemingly become the choiceof many persons contemplating suicide. Since the ban was announced in Nigeria, opinions have been divided on the need or otherwise. Some people interviewed by Verbatim believe the action amounted to […]

RETURN HOME! Northern Elders tell herdsmen

Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) and Northern Elders Forum (NEF) have expressed concern over the safety of Fulani herdsmen in the southern part of the country and ordered them to relocate to the North. This followed alleged threats to their lives, by southerners. Addressing newsmen in Abuja, after a meeting, yesterday, CNG’s spokesperson, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, frowned […]

World population day 2019: Nigeria’s population is 190 million and not 201 million-NPC

World population day is usually commemorated on 11 of July, annually. An offspring of the interest generated by day of five billion observed on 11 July 1987. The day which was eventually established in 1989 by the United nations development programme governing council focuses attention on the urgency and importance of population issues. This years […]

IMO STATE: WHY IHEDIOAHA MUST SANITIZE THE OWERRI CITYSCAPE, RESTORE PAST GLORY.

By Cosmas Uzodinma The driveways of Owerri, the Imo State capital under the immediate past government fast acquired a poor outlook with their hastily constructed and rusty metal crossbows perched upon side pillars many of which were already yielding to the gusty winds of the rainy season. This travesty in urban development, never before seen […]

Obasanjo writes Buhari again, warns him to end violent attacks across Nigeria

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has written yet another letter to President Muhammadu Buhari, warning that Nigeria is tipping towards a dangerous cliff and only the president could forestall such a looming disaster. Mr Obasanjo a former Nigerian leader, between 1999 and 2007, said Nigeria has been consumed by violence and ethnic divisions since Mr Buhari […]

A helmeted mass

Paris — When I applied to cover the religion beat, I never thought I’d have to wear a helmet to do my job. But when it’s the first mass celebrated at the Notre Dame in Paris after a fire ravaged much of the 850-year-old landmark, duty calls… The mass takes place exactly two months after the fire and […]

FCTA PERMANENT SECRETARY FLAGS OFF 2019 FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT IN AREA COUNCILS

..CAUTIONS AGAINST INDISCRIMATE DUMPING OF REFUSE IN DRAINAGES, FARMING AND BUILDING ON WATERWAYS The Permanent Secretary, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa has flagged off the 2019 assessment of flood prone areas in the Area Councils at Ashara-Wako in Kwali Area Council with a call on residents to desist from dumping refuse in drainage channels, farming on river banks and building on […]

HOW I WON RE-ELECTION,THROUGH THE FIGHT AGAINST KILLINGS IN BENUE STATE – Governor Samuel Ortom Explains

For all intents and purposes, Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom is a hero in his state now. Since death of J.S.Tarka, hardly has any leader from any of the component communities making up the present Benue state fought battles, like Ortom did in the past two years, in defence of the state and its interests. […]

Appeal Court strikes out suit challenging Ihedioha’s emergence as PDP guber candidate

Court of Appeal sitting in Owerri on Sunday, upheld the judgement of the Federal High Court which earlier dismissed a suit filed by Senator Sam Anyanwu, challenging the emergence of Imo State Governor, Emeka Ihedioha as the gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) in the 2019 general election. Anyanwu had approached the Court […]

GOVERNOR  IKPEAZU ON A QUICK MATCH FOR GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOMENT… Appoints LGA Transition Committees; Promises Serious Fight Against Crime.

By Sam Obinna Ibe The last one week has been full of activities for Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia state, an indication that the Governor is in a hurry to carry on the full business of governance and development in the state. On Sunday, June 17, Ikpeazu spoke strongly against insecurity , as he announced […]

BUHARI’s LAST BATTLE

Just two weeks after his inauguration for a second term in office, President Buhari, winner of the February 2019 Presidential election in Nigeria, faces challenge of grave insecurity and widespread clamour for State Police and declaration of State of Emergency. By Tobs Agbaegbu and Victor Ugborgu Muhammadu Buhari, President and Commander in Chief of Nigeria’s […]

Green Cap Regime for Imo

Expectations of better life and good governance high in Imo State asGovernor-elect, Emeka Ihedioha prepares to kick off a ‘green cap regime’ after a disappointing eight years of Okorocha’s ‘mufflerera’. By Ugonna Anejionu  and Victor Ugborgu Emeka Ihedioha, Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party,PDP in the March 9, 2019  governorship election in Imo state has […]

PROF OTUNTA: THE EMPEROR AT UMUDIKE VARSITY AND HIS LOADS OF SCANDALS…(Part 2)

FULL DETAILS OF HIGH HANDEDNESS, FINANCIAL WRECKLESSNESS, AND ABUSE OF POWER BY THE PROF FRANCIS OTUNTA’S ADMINISTRATION AT THE MICHAEL OKPARA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, MOUA, UMUDIKE. By Ugonna Anejionu: Another disturbing report has it that Otunta has converted 5 of the 2014 model Toyota corolla bought by the past administration to his personal use. It […]

Pentecost : Pope Francis decries social media, propaganda

Pope Francis has lamented what he calls today’s “culture of insults” in the world. In his homily during Pentecost Mass Sunday in St. Peter’s Square, Francis also decried that “the more we use social media, the less social we are becoming.” He warned of the temptation to cling to “our little group, to the things […]

Full report of commission that accused Emir Sanusi of fraud

Below is the full Interim Report of investigation by the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission as obtained exclusively by NAN. Highlights of the 19-page document includes the indictment of individuals, amounts involved, obstruction of investigation by suspects and recommendations. PRELIMINARY REPORT OF INVESTIGATION IN RESPECT OF PETITION OF FINANCIAL MISAPPROPRIATION AGAINST KANO STATE […]

FCT RESIDENTS VOTED AGAINST ME, BUT I’LL SECURE THE CITY – BUHARI

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, received Vice President Yemi Osinbajo alongside service chiefs and an FCT delegation, who paid him the traditional Sallah homage. Muslims worldwide are celebrating Eid-el-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting and prayer. Mr Buhari, while receiving the guests, said he was […]

APC expels former Zamfara governor, Abdulaziz Yari

The immediate past governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari, has been expelled from the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the misfortune of the party in the state. The Supreme Court had nullified the victory of APC in Zamfara State, thereby sacking the governor-elect, deputy governor-elect, senators and members-elect of the party. Mr Yari was expelled […]

Eid-El Fitr: Buhari felicitates with Muslims, commends Nigerians on peaceful elections

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed satisfaction at the conduct of peaceful elections in Nigeria, despite what he called “doomsday predictions of social disharmony.” The President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu in a statement in Abuja on Monday, said the President made his feelings known in his Sallah message to Nigerians […]

EID-EL- FITR : PRAY FOR SUCCESS OF PRESIDENT BUHARI’S SECOND TERM … PERMANENT SECRETARY URGES MUSLIM FAITHFUL

The Permanent Secretary, Federal Capital Territory Administration, Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa has called on FCT residents especially the Muslim faithful   to use the occasion of the Eid el-Fitri celebrations signifying the end of the holy month of Ramadan, to pray for the success of President Muhammadu Buhari’s second term in office. The Permanent Secretary made this call […]

SALLAH, DEMOCRACY DAY: PERM SEC, POLICE COMMISSIONER ASSURE FCT RESIDENTS OF ADEQUATE SECURITY

The Permanent Secretary, Federal Capital Territory Administration, Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa and the FCT Commissioner of Police, Bala Ciroma have both assured residents of the FCT of adequate security protection over the Eid-El- Fitr and national Democracy Day celebrations. The duo made the pledge following a meeting of the FCT Security Committee chaired by the Permanent […]

PROF OTUNTA: THE EMPEROR AT UMUDIKE VARSITY AND HIS LOADS OF SCANDALS… (PART 1)

FULL DETAILS OF HIGH HANDEDNESS, FINANCIAL WRECKLESSNESS, AND ABUSE OF POWER BY THE PROF FRANCIS OTUNTA’S ADMINISTRATION AT THE MICHAEL OKPARA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, MOUA, UMUDIKE. By Ugonna Anejionu: He is tagged a tyrant and an emperor and one that believes so much in intimidating and suppressing subordinates. He is accused of massive financial recklessness […]

Liverpool earn €108m for winning UEFA Champions League title

Liverpool are €108.9 million richer following their UEFA Champions League triumph over Tottenham Hotspur in Madrid, Spain, on Saturday. Finalists Tottenham Hotspur are also smiling to the bank as they earn €104 million for their achievement. UEFA’s distribution formula shows that Liverpool will get €15.5m participation bonus, €8.1 million for winning three group games, €35.3 […]

PDP To Kashamu​: You Are Parading Fake Governorship Flag,

    The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday lampooned Senator Buruji Kashamu, saying he is brandishing alleged fake PDP gubernatorial flag in Ogun State. The party, in a statement signed by its national publicity secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, described as the height of ridicule, Kashamu’s purported presentation of himself as Ogun governorship candidate of the PDP […]