Forbes Journalist arrested for allegedly spreading fake news about Russian army Freedom of the press and speech are essential in a healthy democracy. However, spreading fake news can be harmful, and journalists have a responsibility to fact-check and verify information before sharing it. If a journalist is arrested for spreading fake news, it’s important to…
Mining: NSG vows to protect interest of investors as to create job opportunities for youths Nasarawa state government has re-echoed commitment to creating enabling environment for investors in the state to succeed. Commissioner for environment and natural resources, Kwanta Yakubu, made this known when he visited two mining companies in Uke, Karu local government area,…
BIRS: Probe Ayabam, Orubibi, Others, — Group Tells Alia A pressure group under the aegis of Benue Arise For Accountability Network (BAFAN) has called on Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State to probe the stewardship of former Chairman of the Benue Internal Revenue Service, BIRS, Andrew Ayabam. The group stated this in press statement signed…
Bello Vs EFCC: North Central Progressive Voice Meets Gen. Ibrahim Babangida in Minna In an open letter addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the North Central Progressive Voice, a Pan-Nigerian sociocultural group, expressed deep concern over recent actions taken by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against former Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State….
CSOs groups protest harassment, intimidation of former Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello By Yahaya Idris, Abuja. Coalition of Civil society Organizations and activists across the country have condemned desperation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC chairman towards prosecuting the immediate past Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello. This, the group said the…
NBS bill scales second reading at Nasarawa Assembly. ….As members divided over appointment of DG, move to totally separate the outfit from ministry of information. ….Speaker Jatau commits bill to Information Committee, seeks wider consultations, slates May 6, for submission of report. Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has today Monday passed into second reading “A…
Edo 2024: We’re strongly behind You, women group tells PDP’s Ighodalo As the campaigns for the 2024 governorship election gather momentum, the women’s wing of Asue Ogie Solidarity Movement (AOSM) have assured the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Dr Asue Ighodalo Esq., of their readiness to support, canvas, mobilise and…
Dino Melaye: Jump out of a moving vehicle in order to escape arrest …..Despite spending years in National Assembly, Dino Melaye could only boast of being a mercenary and attack dog. Dino Melaye, had during the just concluded North Central People’s Democratic Party, PDP, zonal meeting in Abuja, seized the opportunity to displayed his stupidity…
Yahaya Bello and rule of law: Why EFCC’s Gestapo will fail By Prof Abdulakarim Bobade Prominent Nigerians have conitinued to expressed their displeasure over the used of force of a senior citizen and former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello, who served his state for 8 years and reportedly to have performed beyond reasonable…
Despite legal challenges, unnecessary political distractions, F-GYB served Kogi diligently — Igala Youth leader The people of Kogi State decided to do away with sentiment and differ political opinions to defend their hero and leader former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello in all front. This, the people of Kogi are asking for sincerity towards…