Ugandan authorities have detained two men for purportedly insulting President Yoweri Museveni, First Lady Janet Museveni, and General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the president’s son, in TikTok posts. David Ssengozi, aka Lucky Choice (21), and Isaiah Ssekagiri (28), were ordered by Magistrate Stella Maris Amabilis to be held at Kigo Prison until November 13, pending their initial…
Yesterday, November 11, 2024, we read with curiosity that Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State lifted the suspension of the state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and Public Order, Fidelis Mnyim, who was suspended a few weeks ago over Benue’s inclusion among states challenging the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s legality. The Defenders of…
Afenifere Chieftain, Dr Femi Okurounmu, has been counseled to avoid getting involved in matters capable of ridiculing his status as an elder statesman, especially matters on which he would not speak objectively for obvious reasons. Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, who reacted…
The World Health Organization (WHO) announces that Mpox cases in Congo, where the new variant emerged, are leveling off, a promising sign, especially since this variant is more contagious. The World Health Organization observes a broad escalation of Mpox infections in Congo, although South Kivu, the initial detection site, displays case stabilization, enabling health…
A newly installed leadership team has taken the helm at Boys Brigade Nigeria, Nasarawa State Council, with a clear directive to foster the growth of future leaders who demonstrate a strong commitment to faith-based values and principles. During the Investiture Ceremony at ERCC Solid Rock, Nasarawa Eggon, on Sunday, November 10, 2024, Prof. Samson Duna,…
By Yahaya Idris Hon. Collins Ugochukwu Iheonunekwu, lawmaker representing Isiala Ngwa North, has been praised for his commitment and generosity to his constituents. Following his customary generous gesture, the lawmaker assisted a constituent held at Clifford University Medical Center due to unpaid medical bills a month after delivering a baby. The recent moves by Hon….
A special 40th-day prayer session was held on Sunday in remembrance of the peaceful repose of Hajia Ramatallahi, matriarch of Alhaji Tajudeen Ibrahim Bismillahi, a renowned community developer, politician, philanthropist, and business magnate, at her country home in Ejuku, Yagba East Local Government Area. The fidau prayer rembrance of life attracted the elite of society…
BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF. The National Assembly Service Commission NASC and it’s commissioners is statutorily charged with overseeing the day to day activities of the National Assembly management, NASS , particularly in the area of employment , promotion, discipline, retirement among many others. Under the leadership of Engr Ahmed Kadi Amshi FNSE as Executive Chairman, National…
By Wilson Macaulay Ambassador Dr. Godknows Igali, the newly elected National Chairman of PANDEF, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Prof. Amos Agbe Utuama, describing it as a profoundly sorrowful and solemn moment for both the Niger Delta and the nation. In a statement to Daily Independent Newspaper via WhatsApp, Ambassador Igali emphasized…
A political group known as Benue Renaissance Group, BRG, has alleged that there are planned plots to arrest a close ally of Governor Hyacinth Alia, Engineer Livinus Tsar by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, to undermine the government of Benue state. The Group accused members of the All-Progressives Congress which it described as…