June 12: Governor Bago frees 80 inmates

Governor Mohammed Bago (file photo) ‘The payment of fines was also considered based on the recommendations of the State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy with due considerations to old age, ill health and as well good behaviours’ By Mohammed Usman Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago, has approved the payment of unspecified sum of […]
June 12: Protect citizens’ democratic rights, CAPPA advises Tinubu

Oluwafemi Akinbode ‘The Nigerian state’s inability to provide quality and accessible public education, healthcare, jobs, shelter, a living wage, and social security for most of its citizens is the greatest threat yet to the sustenance of Nigeria’s democracy’ By Valentine Amanze Lagos-based human rights and environmental protection crusader, the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa […]
How Kefas was sworn-in as fourth Taraba elected governor

Lt. Col. Agbu Kefas (Photo: Tribune) ‘I therefore, call on the experienced people in our community to join hands with us to tackle our enormous challenges ahead of us. We will look for the most qualified people to work in this government’ By Janet Nyajon Audu Lt. Col. Agbu Kefas (rtd) has been sworn in […]
Governor appoints Umezurike as Ebonyi SSG

Prof Grace Umezurike (file photo) ‘The Governor of Ebonyi State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has approved the appointment of Prof. Grace Umezurike as Secretary to Ebonyi State Government’ By Nweze Anaga, Abakaliki Ebonyi State Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has appointed Prof Grace Umezurike as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG), […]
Buhari reduced leadership quality in Nigeria – Northern group

Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed (file photo) .Tasks Tinubu on governance ‘Buhari’s administration did not allow Nigerians to have the leadership they desired, stressing that under him, politicians brought tribalism and religious sentiments to derail the popular will of Nigerians’ By Valentine Amanze Nigeria’s immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari reduced the standards and quality of leadership in […]