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A legal practitioner and human rights advocate, Hamza Dantani, has called on security agencies across Nigeria to adopt the Department of State Services (DSS) policy of compensating innocent citizens who are wrongly arrested, unlawfully detained or harmed during security operations. Dantani made the appeal while commending the Director-General of the DSS, Oluwatosin Ajayi, for introducing […] The…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial candidate for Zamfara Central, Sanusi Bala Turaki Maituta, has unveiled a comprehensive policy blueprint ahead of the 2027 general elections, anchored on what he described as Capacity, Experience, Exposure, and Wisdom (C.E.E.W.). Tagged the “2027 Policy Agenda and Strategic Development Blueprint,” Maituta said his vision is to build a […] The post PDP…
The Peoples Democratic Party in Zamfara State concluded its senatorial primary for the Zamfara Central zone on schedule to hold on Wednesday, May 20, with Dr. Sanusi Bala Turaki (Sarkin Dawaki Maituta) emerging as the party candidate unopposed. The exercise took place at the state party secretariat in Lalan Gusau, where officials from the PDP […] The post PDP delegates endorse Sarkin Dawaki for…
The Mandate Secretary of the FCTA Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES), Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, has offered 150 free health insurance enrollments to members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council. The Permanent Secretary of the Secretariat, Dr. Babagana Adam, also pledged to sponsor an additional 50 members as his personal contribution in […] The post FCTA Health…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has received a significant boost toward the completion of its Ultramodern Congress Hall project, following the donation of 600 bags of cement by indigenous firm, Bespoke Urban Luxury Limited. At a brief handover ceremony in Abuja supervised by Arc Junias John Akaito and Kolade Oluwajuwkn Olaoye, the […] The post Bespoke Urban Luxury Ltd Donates…
The Concerned Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has disowned and sharply criticised recent statements credited to the Northern Elders Forum over the activities of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), describing the position as a misrepresentation of the true aspirations of the North. In a press statement issued on Tuesday and signed by Dr Nasir Manguno, […] The post Concerned Northern Elders…
A United States–based shipping company, NUJENIX Corporation, has expanded its petition to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), alleging that personnel of the Nigerian Army were complicit in the unlawful seizure, detention and vandalism of its motor tanker, MT Thor, while also enabling threats to the life of its owner. The company, through its lawyers, S.D. […] The post US Firm Questions Nigerian…
… as WAEC stands with Reps Committee, denies allegations from JAMB against lawmaker Documents show that the house of representatives committee on basic examination bodies refunded funds paid to it by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for an oversight assignment, countering allegations that the panel extorted examination bodies. The records contradict claims that […] The post JAMB…
…Breaks Ground for Remodeled Council Congress Hall The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council on Thursday played host to high profile Nigerians including the spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Akin Rotimi Jr, the Chairman House Committee on Public Account Hon Bamidele Salam, the Managing Director of Arise News, Mr. Bayo Awoseme, the […] The post Reps spokesman Rotimi, Rep…
… urges ethical strategic communication to strengthen public trust Former President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Chris Isiguzo have raised concerns over the deepening threats facing professional journalism in Nigeria, warning that unchecked misinformation, unregulated online content, and lack of legislative protection for journalists could further endanger the country’s democracy.…
