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BENUE State governor Samuel Ortom has alleged that armed Fulani herdsmen cannot be brought to book for violent attacks on agrarian communities across the country because of a Federal Government order prohibiting security agents from apprehending and arraigning them. In an interview with The ICIR, the governor said those being referred to as bandits are members of Miyetti Allah. Ortom also alleged that all Miyetti Allah does is claim responsibility for attacks and collect huge sums of money from the government. He claimed that the Federal Government is protecting them. “I have spoken to some security men who told me…

Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday, took a swipe at an unnamed rapist and a member of the Peoples Democratic Party who attended the return to PDP party of Senator Ibrahim Shekarau in Kano State. Recall that Shekarau who dumped the New Nigeria Peoples Party a few days ago, was on Monday received back in the PDP by presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Speaking on Tuesday in Port Harcourt, the state capital, Wike who has been in war of words with the PDP candidate over the outcome of the party’s primary and the selection of Atiku’s running mate, said…

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has restored the Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Oborevwori Sheriff Francis Orohwedor as the Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 governorship election in Delta State. The appellate court on Monday voided and set aside the judgment of the Federal High Court which on July 7, 2022, nullified his nomination on ground of certificate forgery and perjury. Justice Peter Olabisi Ige who delivered the Court of Appeal decision held that claims against the Speaker are criminal in nature and must be proved beyond reasonable doubts. The Appellate court…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has extended the ongoing strike. ASUU extended the strike during its National Executive Council, NEC, meeting in Abuja. A lecturer with the University of Calabar, UNICAL, who disclosed this to Daily Post, said: “ASUU has extended the strike again. This government has refused to pay us, so we can’t go back to classes. “I currently have over one thousand scripts in my house, both marked and unmarked, I can’t attend to them because this government is owing me six months.” ASUU has been on strike since February 2022 over a disagreement in past…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has declined the extradition application filed by the Federal Government for permission to extradite the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abba Kyari to the United States (US). Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a judgment on Monday held that the extradition application was an abuse of court process, on the grounds that Kyari was already standing a criminal trial before a Nigerian court. The US authorities had applied to the Nigerian government for Kyari's extradition in relation to his alleged link with suspected international fraudster, Ramon Abbas (hushpuppi).

The Director ABN TV, Mr Ifeanyi Okali was on Sunday August 28th,2022, honoured by The Presbyterian Young People's Association of Nigeria (PYPAN)Solid Rock Parish Umuahia, Abia state with a meritorious award. The award "Friend of the Youth" was presented by the Minister in charge Rt Rev Ezera O Ume. The Minister while presenting the award extolled the great contributions of Okali towards the body of Christ, especially to the youths. He further applauded him for his interest in the development of the youths through different ways. He was described as a close friend to the youth who carries the young…

It was tears of joy yesterday for the people Ajeromi/Ifelodun Federal Constituency as frontline House of Representatives candidate, Hon. Francis Bartholomew Chima, popularly known as OmoBarca empowered 100 people including the indigent ones in the constituency with job opportunities. Our correspondent reports that 100 people were selected to benefit from the First Bank Insurance Company career jobs through the House of Representatives candidate. OmoBarca, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Ajeromi Ifelodun Federal Constituency while addressing the beneficiaries urged them to work hard and remain focussed. He reminded them that nothing good comes easy in life and hence they…

Former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Kalu has congratulated the government and people of Abia state on the occasion of the 31st year anniversary of the creation of the state. Kalu while commending indigenes and residents for their selflessness, resilience and dedication to the growth and progress of the state, the former governor urged the political class to live up to expectations. The Senate Chief Whip cautioned against hate speech and campaign of calumny, adding that development can only thrive in an atmosphere of peace and harmony. In a statement, Kalu expressed appreciation to Abians for their support before,…

For big and critical organisations such the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) which has a workforce of over 11,000 staff, the issue of human capacity development is a big deal. With the preponderance of technology in all facets of human endeavour, the world keeps evolving by the day; and the workforce of such organisations like the FIRS needs to evolve at a higher speed per day in order to stay ahead of evolving trends. This is the rationale for the frequent subject-matter training which the FIRS schedules for all staff. To sharpen the skills of staff, the Management expects that…