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  turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 There is no denying the fact that the Nigerian ruling class is scared stiff of social media and will give anything to kill – not regulate – it. The “regulation” of social media they claim to be after is a mere disguise; what they mean …

The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Dominion Cathedral, Orange, New Jersey, United States of America, US, held it’s Elders’ Week from Tuesday, October 20 to Sunday, October 25, 2020. The grand finale of the program, which was held on Sunday October 25, 2020 at the Church’s auditorium, 180 Main …

Nigerians and friends of Nigeria marched out, Friday, October 23, 2020, onto the Steps of the City of Newark Hall in New Jersey, United States of America, US, for a peaceful rally in support of Nigerian youths who are demanding an end to police brutality and other forms of bad …

By Mateen Badru Lagos, Oct. 26, 2020 Ace comedian, Ayodeji Richard Makun, popularly known as ‘A.Y’, has condemned those blaming celebrities for the death of protesters. A.Y in a post on his Instagram page said celebrities were involved in both online and offline protest calling for the end of Police …

In 2010, my book titled “NIGERIA @ 50: TIME FOR THE EVOLUTION OF A NEW NATION” was released into the market. In 2013, with some glimmer of hope arising from the strong growth of our economy, I revised the book and changed the title to “NIGERIA: NEED FOR THE EVOLUTION OF …

By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, Oct. 23, 2020 The Nigerian Guild of Editors has urged the Federal Government to provide adequate security for media houses in the country, to protect them against violent attacks by hoodlums. The Guild made the call in a statement by its President, Mustapha Isah and Secretary, …

What a week it has been for our own dear native land! Just at the beginning of the month, as the country turned 60 as an independent entity, President Muhammadu Buhari had charged us to “begin sincere process of national healing, eliminate old and outworn perceptions that are always put …

The leadership of the Senate on Wednesday called on all well meaning Nigerians to intervene in the ongoing demonstrations across the country with a view to halting the #EndSARS protests. The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan made the call after he and the other principal officers of the Senate …

By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, Oct. 19, 2020 Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released its framework for National Mass Metering Programme (NMMP). The framework was released by the Development Financing department of the apex bank through its official website on Monday. It stated that introduction of the Service-Based Tariff (SBT) …

The Rivers State Foundation Inc. will on Saturday, October 24, 2020 hold a Virtual Town Hall meeting. The program, according to the President and Public Relations Officer of the Foundation, Sir Dr. Eddy Kaka and Deaconess Linda Middleton respectively, has as its theme “Repositioning RSFI in the Diaspora: Challenges and …

Chief Joe-Martins Uzodike, who was the Commissioner for Information during the tenure of Governor Peter Obi, has described as lies, the statement by the Secretary to the Anambra State Government, Prof. Solo Chukwulobelu, claiming that Obi bequeathed various categories of debts to his successor, Gov. Willie Obiano. Uzodike spoke through …

  Journalists, especially online publishers, have been urged to be citizen-centred as they continue to serve as watchdogs for the good of the country. They were also advised to remain independent monitors of those in power. This call was made on Thursday by the Consul-General of Nigeria in New York, …

By Kingsley Okoye Abuja, Oct. 15, 2020 Sen. Stella Oduah (PDP Anambra North), on Thursday at plenary called for the provision of an intervention fund to prevent the trend of perennial flood and mitigation of climate change in the country. Oduah, made the call on Thursday, having cited order 43 …

Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has praised the peaceful protests against Police brutality (#EndSARS protests) and appealed that the point having been made, the protests should stop so that all hands should be brought on deck for the task of reforming the Police. Senator Omo-Agege made the appeal in …

Though the recent elections in Ondo and Edo states have sent a strong warning to politicians not to rely on godfathers to win elections anymore, the primary concern of Nigerians at the moment should be how to correct the nation’s “defective constitution.” This is the position of Dr. Kazeem Bello, …

By Yakubu Uba Maiduguri, Oct. 12, 2020 Borno Commissioner for Education, Alhaji Bello Ayuba, has said that his ministry had concluded the fumigation of public schools in the state preparatory to commencement of academic activities on Oct. 25. Ayuba, who stated this on Monday in an interview with newsmen in …

Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has highlighted the efforts his administration has continued to make to contain the outbreak of COVID-19 in the state and flatten the curve, describing the state as the only one with 16-Modular GenXpert equipment and highest testing capacity in the entire South East region …

Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity) Femi Adesina, has described as a “lie from the pit of hell… a concoction, falsehood from a diseased mind,” a story that President Muhammadu Buhari would have scrapped the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) on Friday but was prevailed on not to …

By Aderogba George Abuja, Oct. 10, 2020 Mr Mohammad Babandede, the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has been conferred with an award of an “Icon of Excellence” by the Institute of Disasters Management and Safety Science. This information is contained in a press statement signed by the …

Former Managing Director of Alpha Beta, Dapo Apara’s court action and allegations against Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu, national leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, are uncorroborated, part of blackmail tactics and attempt to divert attention from the huge funds he misappropriated while heading the organization. This position, by Akin …

The 2020 Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, North America Operations’ Ministers and Workers Conference starts at 5.30 pm Eastern Standard Time, today, Friday, October 9, 2020. The General Overseer, G.O, of the RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, his wife, Pastor (Mrs.) Folu Adeboye and other Anointed Ministers of God …

The winner of the Nobel Peace Prize for year 2020 will be announced Friday, October 9, 2020. Every year, the winner of the coveted global prize is announced on the Friday of the first full week of October and this year, there are 318 candidates for the Prize, of which 211 are individuals …

The Presidency has hailed the landmark strides of Zinox Technologies Ltd., a foremost indigenous technology giant, describing the company as Nigeria’s technology behemoth. This was disclosed by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari. The remarks come as the Presidency hosted the Managing Director, Zinox, …

Arewa House, the internationally acclaimed centre for historical documentation and research has outlined an elaborate program aimed at celebrating the centre’s 50 years anniversary. The one week program will kick-off on October 31st with a lecture to be delivered by the Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF),His Excellency Dr …