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Benue Catholic priest, shot dead while caring for IDPs, buried amidst tears

By Ele Ifah Sunday April 21, 2021 269 0

Tears flowed freely from family, parishioners, and friends of the murdered Catholic priest, Reverend Father Ferdinand Fanen Ngugban, 38, as his remains were finally interred a few days ago, precisely on April 13, 2021. Ngugban was killed alongside six others on March 30, 2021, by loyalists of the late wanted criminal kingpin, Terwase Akwaza, popularly […]Continue Reading

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‘Nigeria is Printing Money’ – The Road to Zimbabwe

By Ele Ifah Sunday April 21, 2021 205 0

By Nick Agule Within the last week, a war of words has ensued over the management of the Nigerian economy with Gov Obaseki of Edo State firing the first salvo by accusing the FG of the catastrophic management of the economy alleging that the FG is printing money to fund federal allocations. Nigeria’s Finance Minister […]Continue Reading

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Why we should adopt a 6-year single term- Robert Audu

By Ele Ifah Sunday April 18, 2021 189 0

As the National Assembly has called for position papers on constitution review, a former Federal Permanent Secretary, Chief Robert Audu, submitted the following proposal: THE FEDERAL STRUCTURE AND POWER DEVOLUTION: 6-YEAR SINGLE TERM/5-YEAR DEVELOPMENT PLAN I again salute the wisdom of the Nigerian Senate in responding to the popular wish of the people by initiating […]Continue Reading

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Nigeria: Seven years since Chibok, the government fails to protect children – Amnesty International

By Ele Ifah Sunday April 15, 2021 212 0

No accountability for crimes against children by Boko Haram and other gunmen Over 600 schools closed for fear of abductions Authorities repeatedly failed to protect schools despite several abductions Tens of thousands of children in Nigeria are missing out on their education because of the authorities’ ongoing failure to protect schools, particularly in northern Nigeria, Continue Reading

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Dangote: Cement price from our Factories is between N2,450 and N2,510 per Bag, VAT inclusive

By Ele Ifah Sunday April 13, 2021 143 0

…says Nigeria price is in line with or lower than prices across the West African coast  Management of Dangote Cement Plc has clarified that the price of a bag of cement from its factories and plants across Nigeria (as of 12th April 2021) is N2,450 in Obajana and Gboko, and N2,510 in Ibese inclusive of […]Continue Reading

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How self-help ‘ethnic armies’ fill void of inadequate security in Benue

By Theophilus Abbah April 12, 2021 195 0

The deteriorating insecurity across the country has forced Governments and citizens to constitute alternative groups in order to secure their spaces. In Benue, ‘ethnic armies’ are emerging. The inadequate manpower facing the established security operatives – military, police, civil defence among others – coupled with the overwhelming insecurity appeared in Continue Reading

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Prospects of Dangote Fertiliser’s Imminent Roll Out Excites Ogun Farmers

By Ele Ifah Sunday April 12, 2021 212 0

Farmers in Ogun state have said that they are eagerly awaiting the commencement of operations of the Dangote Fertiliser plant which is expected to roll out its first bag anytime from now. The farmers made this known during an interaction with the Dangote Fertiliser team at the ongoing 10th Gateway International Trade Fair holding in Abeokuta. […]Continue Reading

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Zulum emerges University of Ibadan alumnus of the year; also wins most distinguished alumnus award

By Ele Ifah Sunday April 12, 2021 183 0

… ‘It’s a challenge to do more’ says Governor Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum on Saturday emerged University of Ibaban’s alumnus of the year 2020, the fifth since 1973; and a distinguished alumnus award. The decision to recognize Zulum was reached by all-time graduates of the University from all parts of the […]Continue Reading

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Why separatist IPOB is thriving in Nigeria and how to curtail it

By Theophilus Abbah April 10, 2021 205 0

By Theophilus AbbahThough the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has denied any role in the attacks on the Nigeria Correctional Centre and Police formations in Imo State last Monday, the escalating violence is associated with the separatist group’s growing popularity in the South-East . The group, with its Eastern Security Network, provides a semblance of […]Continue Reading

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The Intelligence Community and the New Challenges

By Ele Ifah Sunday April 10, 2021 164 0

By Eric Teniola The crisis is an opportunity to make good on big changes. So never waste a good crisis. The late British Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill (30 November 1874-24 January 1965) once wrote,” never let a good crisis go to waste”. After the brutal assassination of General Murtala Ramat Mohammed (8 November 1938 […]Continue Reading

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How UK group wants killings in Nigeria tackled

By Theophilus Abbah April 10, 2021 220 0

The United Kingdom’s All-Party Parliamentary Group for International Freedom of Religion or Belief has made far-reaching recommendations to the Federal Government on how to tackle the killing of Christians and destruction of properties, especially in the North-Central and North-East, by marauding Fulani herdsmen in the name of herder-farmers conflict. The Continue Reading

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Dangote Sugar denies involvement in price-fixing, asserts its strong participation in the NSMP  

By Ele Ifah Sunday April 9, 2021 174 0

 Dangote Sugar Refinery PLC (DSR) is aware of an online publication claiming that Dangote Sugar Refinery PLC is engaging in price-fixing and is not honestly engaged in any Backward Integration Programme as claimed. DSR wishes to vehemently refute the allegations and assertions in their entirety as the false allegations are geared at tarnishing the good […]Continue Reading