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Press Release June 21, 2022 NGE, NPAN, NUJ, Other stakeholders Insist On Self-Regulatory Framework · Restate commitment to defence of freedom of expression, media freedom Media stakeholders yesterday said that a media regulatory framework led and driven by media professionals represents the most effective guarantee of media freedom and the independence of the media, in line with with regional and international norms and standards. The stakeholders, comprising representatives of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), Newspapers Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN), the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Media Rights Agenda (MRA) and the International Press Centre (IPC), as well as…

There is more to Dim Odimegwu Chukwuemeka Ojukwu than Nigerians know. His uncommon courage helped drive agitation for Nigeria’s independence from British colonial rule. This archival piece tells us more. At age 11 or in 1944 to be exact, Emeka Ojukwu slapped a white teacher at King’s College. He was expelled and his father sent him to Epsom College, England to finish his High School before proceeding to Oxford University. See details below: (The slap that got Ojukwu and 100 students arrested) A British member of the KC teaching staff, one Mr. Slee, confronted the students, crossed the barricade,…

The Rivers State commissioner for Water Resources, Dr. Tamonusisi Gogo-Jaja has assured Rivers people that will soon they will get potable drinking water. The commissioner gave the assurance at an event to celebrate the 2022 World Water Day on March 22. Dr. Gogo-Jaja used the occasion to express the readiness of the Nyensom Wike government to save Rivers people from drinking contaminated water. He explained that out of 1,998 water factories in Rivers State only 58 factories are save to drink from after due diligent check, saying most of them are with high Ph and high micro elements while some…

“If we pollute the air water, and soil that keep us alive and well, and destroy the biodiversity that allows natural systems to function, no amount of money will save us”.-David Suzuki Tuesday March 22 is the day set aside by the United Nations for global attention on water; its importance and need to avert water crisis. Water is an essential commodity that humans, animals and plants cannot live without. It is a fundamental necessity for life and development and, sustainability on Planet Earth depends heavily on the health of this commodity. This year, the focus is on underground water…

The Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) charges the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately and without any further delay, issue Certificates of Return to Hon. Iduma Igariwe and Fred Udogwu as Governor and Deputy Governor of Ebonyi State respectively. This is in furtherance of the Order of the Federal High Court issued in Abuja today, Monday, March 21, 2022 refusing to grant Stay of Execution to the former Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David Nweze Umahi and his Deputy, Kelechi Igwe over their removal from office by the Court.

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has tasked the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) to treat the South-South geopolitical zone with fairness, justice and equity. The governor noted that having consistently voted for the PDP since 1999, the party cannot at this crucial moment ignore the South-South’s contributions to its success. Governor Wike gave the admonition during the meeting of PDP stakeholders in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State last Monday. “The South-South is the pillar of the PDP. If the South-South is the pillar of the PDP, they must be treated with fairness, justice and equity. It is not only when it…

… HEADS FOR APPEAL, ASKS AGF TO HOLD ACTIONThe House of Representatives on Wednesday resolved to write a letter of complaint to the National Judicial Council over the judgment of the Umuahia Division of the Federal High Court, which asked the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami, to delete Section 84 (12) the Electoral Act, 2021. It passed the resolution during its plenary in Abuja presided over by the Speaker, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila. The resolution resulted from a matter of privilege brought to the floor by the member representing Jibia Federal Constituency of Katsina…

As arrangements for the 2023 general elections gets underway, Nigeria’s foremost election observation coalition, the Transition Monitoring Group (TMG), has declared readiness to mobilize its members across the country to engage critical aspects of the process to ensure successful transition. The election monitoring body vowed to utilize its experience and expertise on elections to help strengthen Nigeria’s democracy, promote citizens participation in all stages of the process and strengthen good governance, especially at a time citizen’s faith in democracy appears to be waning as a result of the failure of the political elite to meet the expectations of Nigerians across…

The PDP Governors’ Forum comprising all elected Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party held its regular meeting on Wednesday, 23rd March, 2022, at Aba, Abia State. The meeting reviewed the excruciating hardship and suffering being meted out to Nigerians by a failed APC led Federal Government; the near collapse of the APC as a viable political party, the readiness of the PDP to take over and offer qualitative leadership options to rescue the nation and issued the following Communique: 1. We lament the terrible pain and hardship facing Nigerians in virtually all aspects of life. The meeting noted…

The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders’ Forum (SMBLF) comprising Afenifere, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Middle Belt Forum and Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, has commended PDP Governors of South South and South West as well as National Assembly members and other key stakeholders of the People’s Democratic Party in the two zones on their commitment to the quest for fairness, equity and justice in the power equation of the country.The reaffirmation of the declaration of the Southern Governors at Asaba, Delta State, in May last year, on the zoning of the presidency of the country to the South by the PDP leaders…