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By Hon. Matthew Ochada (HMO) “Justice is conscience, not a personal conscience but the conscience of the whole of humanity.” — Alexander Solzhenitsyn Let’s not pretend that equity is a complicated matter. Even in a game of musical chairs among toddlers, fairness is observed: everyone takes a turn. But somehow, when it comes to the business of representation in Nigeria’s political space, especially within the hallowed halls of the National Assembly, fairness becomes a matter of political arithmetic, where some LGAs are deemed more “entitled” than others, and some are reduced to mere spectators, clapping for others at…
The former Executive Chairman of Omala Local Government Area and current the incumbent Special Adviser to the Kogi State Governor on Environment, Hon. Chief Ibrahim Yakubu Aboh, has extended warm felicitations to the Deputy Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency, Comrade Joel Salifu Oyibo on his birthday. In a goodwill message made available to the press, Hon. Aboh praised the deputy governor’s unwavering commitment to public service, describing him as “a dependable pillar of the Gov. Ododo’s Administration” and a “symbol of humility and great loyalty.” “His Excellency, Comrade Joel Oyibo, has consistently demonstrated visionary leadership, humility, and a passion…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has revealed the reason for the recent arrest of a controversial social media activist Martins Innocent Otse popularly known as Very Dark Man (VDM). A statement by the Commission hints that VDM was invited a number of times to answer some petitions bothering on financial crimes but he turned it down. The statement by the EFCC reads in part: “In the exercise of its mandate of tackling economic and financial crimes, invited Martins Innocent Otse owing to a series of petitions bordering on sundry issues of alleged financial crimes raised against him. He…
By Oyigu Elijah The Abuja chapter of the 2001 set of Biraidu Community Secondary School Old Students Association has reiterated its commitment to the economic and social empowerment of its members and the development of their alma mater. The pledge was made during an extraordinary reunion event held at Gwagwalada, Abuja, on Sunday. The event brought together former classmates to foster unity and strategize on supporting both members and the school. Speaking at the event, the Head Boy of the 2001 set and National Leader of the group, Mr. Oyigu Elijah, emphasized the need for…
In a meticulously coordinated counter-terrorism operation, troops of 1 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have dealt a crippling blow to terrorist elements most especially bandits, achieving a significant breakthrough in ongoing military operations across Zamfara State. The offensive, which focused on Talata Mafara and Kaura Namoda Local Government Areas, underscores the Army’s sustained commitment to dismantling terrorists strongholds and restoring peace to affected communities. At the break of dawn on 1 May 2025, troops of Combat Team 6, while on a fighting patrol, engaged a large heavily armed terrorists who had invaded Mai Kwanugga village in Talata Mafara LGA. The terrorists, who…
Justice Olusola Adetujoye of the Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan, on Monday, April 28, 2025 convicted and sentenced Olaniyan Gbenga Amos to sixty-three (63) years jail term for multiple investment fraud. He was convicted alongside his firm, Detorrid Heritage Investment Limited. They were prosecuted on 30-count charges by Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, bordering on obtaining by false pretences, an offence contrary to Section 1(1) (a) and punishable under Section 1(3) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act 2006. Count 21 of the charge reads: “That…
On 28 April 2025, troops of 3 Division/Operation SAFE HAVEN bursted a car snatching syndicate in Jos, Plateau State. Troops while on patrol around the Federal Low-Cost Estate in Jos South Local Government Area (LGA) intercepted an Ash coloured OPEL VECTRA car with 2 occupants at Lalong Gate of the Estate. Upon sighting troops, the driver attempted to make a detour and escape but was immediately stopped by the troops. However, while questioning the occupants of the car, the driver attempted to zoom off and overrun the patrol motorcycle of the troops but troops acted swiftly neutralizing the driver of…
A General Court Martial (GCM) sitting at the Headquarters, 82 Division, Nigerian Army, Enugu has sentenced a soldier, Private Adamu Mohammed, to death by hanging and another, Private Abubakar Yusuf, to 10 years imprisonment. The sentences were handed down after due consideration for the offences of murder and robbery for which the soldiers stood trial. The GCM composed of 11 members. The Military Court was inaugurated by the General Officer Commanding, 82 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Oluyemi Olatoye, on February 18, 2025, to try erring personnel within the Division for various offences, which could not be disposed of summarily.…
The Nigerian Army has warned members of the public to disregard the ongoing fake recruitment claims by mischief makers and fraudsters. A statement by the spokesperson of the Army, Lt-Col Appolonia Anele says the claim is entirely false and misleading. The statement reads: “PRESS RELEASE DISCLAIMER: NO DSSC OR SSC RECRUITMENT CURRENTLY ONGOING IN THE NIGERIAN ARMY 1. The attention of the Nigerian Army has been drawn to a fake advertisement circulating online, falsely claiming that the “Nigerian Army DSSC/SSC Application Form 2025” is currently available. This claim is entirely false and misleading. 2. The Nigerian Army has not commenced…
By Alexandra Oladipo In a strategic move to enhance staff acquaint staff with the new Performance Management System in line with the Head of Service’s directive for a complete migration to the online Performance Management System (PMS), the Human Resource Department, National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has organized a comprehensive 3-day training aimed at deepening understanding and fostering effective implementation of PMS across the organization. Addressing participants during the opening session, at the Agency’s Headquarters in Abuja, Director Human Resource of the Agency, Hajiya Bilkisu Ahmed who was represented by the Deputy Director and Head Appointment, Promotions and…