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…Insists on punishment for perpetrators …Plans legal actions against Remo Football Club Bendel Insurance Football Club Players, recently attacked and injured at a match with the Remo Football Club in Ogun State, were visited at the weekend by the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Philip Shaibu at the Central Hospital, Benin City, where they are receiving …

BY BOB MAJIRIOGHENE ETEMIKU March, 2021 Milan Tribunal judgement in the criminal trial of Eni, Shell and others for international corruption related to the acquisition of the OPL 245 oil field in Nigeria, acquitting all defendants is a dangerous judicial precedent that must not be allowed to stand. A coalition of Nigerian Non-Governmental Organizations, including Global Witness and Human and …

Retired Maj. Hamza Al Mustapha, has expressed optimism that Nigeria will be a great nation, in spite of the current challenges. Al Mustapha, who was Chief Security Officer (CSO) to late military head of state, Gen. Sani Abacha, said this when he spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. “It is wrong for us to …

Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has said that the State Security Network codenamed Amotekun Corps will metamorphose into a state police. Akeredolu who said he does not believe in secession stated that the many promises of June 12 have been dashed. Akeredolu who spoke in Akure at the 2021 Democracy Day celebration said there was no serious attempt to redesign …

President Muhammadu Buhari’s often repeated promise to fight corruption with zero tolerance has remained “largely unmet”, a think tank has reported, saying the president’s failure fuels Nigeria’s worsening insecurity and undermines democratic promises. The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) slammed Mr Buhari for not doing enough to combat the endemic corruption in the public service, despite having gained power …

Without doubt, the plethora of challenges threatening the peace and stability of the Nigerian state are not unknown to the citizens. However, towering among these problems is the rising level of insecurity across the country. Attacks by rampaging insurgents, kidnappers and bandits have left many Nigerians in fear of the unknown. Currently, attacks by bandits and armed herders have left …

The Governor of Ondo State, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, on Saturday, said the only way to resolve the ongoing challenges facing the country was to adopt a true federal system of government. Akeredolu, however, noted that the challenges were surmountable provided that everyone in the country was sincere in tackling and finding a lasting solution to the problem. He stated this …

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has called for legislative and decisive actions, as well as  increased collaboration among global stakeholders  to prevent, prohibit and eradicate child labor in its entirety. Obaseki made the call in commemoration of the 2021 World Day Against Child Labour, with the theme, “Act now: end child labour!” marked every June 12, by the International …

Democracy is here to stay, Edo Deputy Governor, Mr. Philip Shaibu declared on Saturday in Benin City, calling on Nigerians to work together in sustenance of democratic ideals so as to provide room for equity, freedom of speech and sustainable development. Shaibu stated this while addressing a cross section of protesters who were in a peaceful protest to Edo Government …

President Muhammadu Buhari says he remains ever committed to upholding and defending Nigeria’s corporate existence. Mr Buhari declared his commitment in a nationwide broadcast on Saturday in Abuja to mark this year’s Democracy Day. The president vowed to do all within his power to constitutionally ensure that the security and welfare of all citizens remain the primary purpose of government. …