By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River Commandant of the Peace Corps of Nigeria, Dr. Okweche Odey has met with officers from the three senatorial districts of the State to brief them, as President Mohammadu Buhari is set to assent the Peace Corps Bill. Odey noted that it is the first time in the history of
By Toba Agboola, The Nation The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned the Federal Government that it will resist its plan to criminalize peaceful protests. Its President, Joe Ajaero, in an Easter message, charged Nigerians to protest within the ambit of the law when they feel short-changed. “We shall resist any attempt to criminalize our
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River State Governor, Sen. Ben Ayade, has reminded Christians that without deep reflection on its central theme of love and sacrifice, Easter will amount to a mere hollow ritual. In an Easter message signed by his Special Adviser, Media, and Publicity, Barr. Christian Ita, the Governor therefore, admonished Christians across the
By Dennis Erezi, Guardian Newspaper On Wednesday, the Department of State Services (DSS) said it has confirmed plots by some political actors to introduce an interim government in Nigeria. President Muhammadu Buhari will finish his second tenure on May 29 when president-elect Bola Tinubu is expected to be sworn in as the next Nigeria president.
By Gbenga Oloniniran, Punch Newspaper The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has announced that it will go after some outgoing public officials after May 29. The EFCC Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, disclosed this in an interview with Daily Trust, published Friday. Bawa who did not give names or the number of public officials that would be brought under
By Bridget Edokwe, BarristerNG Due to the recent hiccups experienced by bank customers and their inability to use mobile apps and other digital touchpoints, Nigerians have begun the search for alternatives as fintech firms have taken over the ecosystem and provided better experiences. These licensed mobile operators have provided relief to many Nigerians at the
By Ogar Monday Claim: A Twitter user alleged that a 19-year-old boy committed suicide by hanging due to Peter Obi losing the presidential election to Bola Tinubu. Verdict: False. The image had been available on the internet since before the elections. Full Text A suicide photo of a young man has surfaced on social media
By Adefemola Akintade, Peoples Gazette The Independent National Electoral Commission has postponed the governorship and State Assembly elections till March 18. The exercise was previously scheduled to hold on March 11, but INEC, citing a logistics crisis stemming from BVAS configuration and transportation, said the election could not hold again as scheduled following a meeting of its