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SOME groups of protesters on Monday blocked the Abuja –Kaduna Expressway over the rising spate of kidnapping and banditry in Niger State.This followed the recent abduction of six persons from the Angwan-Wazobia in the Gauraka area of Tafa Local Government in Niger state.The protesters, who gathered in numbers to stop vehicular movement along the Abuja-Kaduna Road, lamented that residents in the state were being indiscriminately abducted by armed men.The protesters, who barricaded the highway by burning tyres, charged the government to find a solution to the insecurity crisis in the state and nearby communities.Over the weekend, ‘unknown gunmen’ had reportedly…

Chief Edwin ClarkPresident of apex Igbo sociocultural organization (Ohanaeze Ndigbo), Professor George Obiozor has felicitated with Ijaw elder and respected statesman, Chief Edwin Clark on the occasion of his 94th birthday anniversary.In a statement issued by the Ohanaeze chieftain published by Elombah news, Ambassador Obiozo repressed delight to join numerous admirers of the PANDEF and Niger Delta octogenarian to celebrate his 94th birthday.Obiozor extolled the good virtues of the PANDEF leader. He said the selflessness, kind, courageous, philanthropic and upright dispositions of Clark are worthwhile.He added that Chief Edwin Clark has over time, demonstrated consistency, charismatic inter-ethnic relations, sacrifice, heroism…

The Primeira Liga finished three days ago, but clubs are already conducting business ahead of the 2021/2022 seasonBoavista have completed the signing of Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem from FC Porto for five million euros (₦2.5b).Awaziem spent the just concluded season on loan at Estádio do Bessa from Porto, but Boavista had the option to sign him permanently.Os Axadrezados have now taken up that option by paying five million euros for Awaziem’s services. The deal is not a surprise as Awaziem played a key role in Boavista’s successful battle to avoid relegation from the Portuguese top-flight.Awaziem played 27 times for…

By Chim OgwutumHer Royal Majesty, Chief (Mrs.) Evelyn Ada Gokpa Owa Eh Aleto- Nchia/Eleme 111The Queen Mother of Eleme Kingdom, Her Royal Majesty, Chief (Mrs.) Evelyn Ada Gokpa Owa Eh Aleto- Nchia/Eleme 111, has lamented what she described as disturbing activities of the Fulani herdsmen and their cows in their farms. “These Fulani herdsmen and their cows are destroying our crops and raping our women in the farms, and doing other things that are abominable,” she cried, adding that the unfortunate situation is worrisome to Eleme women and Eleme Kingdom in general.She said that the negative activities of these Fulanis…

Edo NLC, TUC Charge Obaseki To SaveEBS…Governor Seeks Labour Support To Widen Tax Net Story by Iduozee Paul, BeninGov. Godwin ObasekiThe Edo State chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Sunday Osayande and his Trade Union Congress (TUC) counterpart, Comrade Marshall Ohue, have cautioned Governor Godwin Obaseki not to allow Edo State Broadcasting Service (EBS) to die.The duo gave the charge in Benin city at the 2021 May Day event with the theme, “Covid-19, Social and Economic Crisis: Challenges For Job, Social Protection and People’s Welfare.” They urged the state government to review  undue and punitive transfer and reduction in ranks …

NFA president Amaju Pinnick and Super Eagles head coach Gernot RohrThe head coach of the Nigerian senior national team included 31 players in his initial list for the June friendly but has now pruned it down significantlyHaving featured in the 31-man roster made public last week, Villarreal’s Samuel Chukwueze and Almeria’s Umar Sadiq are among the nine players who did not make the revised list of invited stars named for Nigeria’s friendly clash against Cameroon in June.Franco-German manager Gernot Rohr had previously included Chukwueze and Sadiq in the squad he was preparing to take on the Indomitable Lions on June…

The Primeira Liga finished barely days ago, but clubs are already conducting business ahead of the 2021/2022 seasonBoavista have completed the signing of Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem from FC Porto for five million euros (₦2.5b).Awaziem spent the just concluded season on loan at Estádio do Bessa from Porto, but Boavista had the option to sign him permanently.Os Axadrezados have now taken up that option by paying five million euros for Awaziem’s services. The deal is not a surprise as Awaziem played a key role in Boavista’s successful battle to avoid relegation from the Portuguese top-flight.Awaziem played 27 times for Jesualdo…

PRESSS RELEASEFRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021, PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA.SUPREMACY OF THE NIGERIAN CONSTITTUTION AND FINANCIAL AUTONOMY OF THE JUDICIARY(A CALL TO THE GOVERNORS OF NIGERIA TO OBEY S. 121 (3) OF THE NIGERIAN CONSTITUTION AND COURT ORDERS ON FINANCIAL AUTONOMY OF THE JUDICIARY)IHRHL is angry at the impunity and retrogressive grandstanding of the governors of the 36 states of the federation on the issue of financial autonomy of the Judiciary. Hence, IHRHL totally condemns the Governors disregard for rule of law and court orders. This is the height of impunity, most damaging to our democratic, legal and justice system.…

STATE OF THE NATIONThe Nigerian Press Organization, comprising of the Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria (NPAN), the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), and the Nigeria Union Of Journalists (NUJ); after their meeting on Friday May 21, 2021 on the State of the Nation make the following deposition:Nigeria has  been embroiled lately in profound socio-economic, political and security challenges that threaten its very existence as reflected in ethnic divisions and separatist agitations in the country, with growing fears that an implosion is imminent.Today,  criminality- kidnapping for ransom, banditry, arson, killings – defines the everyday reality for a good number of our…

We at the Southern Leadership Conference (SLC) were not in the least surprised or shocked by the utterances of the Nigerian minister of Justice and attorney-general of the federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami while expressing his objection to the ban by the country’s Southern governors on open grazing, given his demonstrated primordial pro-Fulani chauvinism over time.We are perturbed that in betraying his ethnic bias, he threw caution to the wind and not only betrayed and desecrated his oath and responsibilities as the chief Law officer of the federation, but embarrassed Nigeria in the comity of nations. Malami on had on Wednesday, likened…