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Peter Nicholas, a 26-year-old graduate of Mass Communication from Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, stumbled upon a life-changing opportunity when he secured employment with an Abuja-based photography studio owned by the notable businessman Mike Oluwole. However, his promising career soon turned into a 10-month nightmare at Keffi Correctional Centre after he resigned via text message. He tells ADEKUNLE SULAIMON about his protracted ordeal that seemed as improbable as it was cruel, how his prison experience marked his life indelibly and his journey to freedom How did you begin your photography career? It was a Reverend Father who helped me discover my…
A former governor of Jigawa State and erstwhile Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sule Lamido, has asserted that some persons in the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are working for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). State reporters revealed that Lamido asserted this during a recent interview with The Tribune. Lamido, one of the founding fathers of the PDP, explained the internal crisis rocking the party and how the former ruling party is planning to win in the next general election. Lamido believes that the PDP can regain its former position as a ruling party, however,…
The 10th National Assembly has enacted numerous bills since its official inauguration in June 2023. Nevertheless, specific sensitive or contentious bills remain in limbo, pending public hearings and legislative approval. State reporters revealed that the National Assembly has intervene in a recent controversy regarding the Federal Government’s proposal to impose an age limit of 18 years for students wishing to take the West Africa Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). This proposal, introduced by the Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, has elicited significant backlash from various stakeholders, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and numerous civil society organizations (CSOs).…
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of eight Commissioners of Police to the next rank of Assistant Inspectors General of Police. The promotion of the senior officers were part of the 684 who were elevated to their next ranks within the force. According to a statement on Friday by the PSC’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, the promotion was approved at the first Plenary Meeting of the new Board of the Commission held on August 30, 2024. A further breakdown shows 15 Deputy Commissioners of Police were promoted to Commissioners of Police, 52 Chief…
Not less than 19 people were killed after an improvised explosive device (IED) suspected to be planted by Boko Haram insurgents exploded at a local joint in Kawuri village, Konduga local government area (LGA) of Borno state. The incident happened on Wednesday, July 31, three days after insurgents attacked a police station at Jakana town in the same Konduga LGA. Daily Trust noted the development. A source who spoke to Vanguard on Wednesday night, July 31, said: “There was a mysterious bomb blast which took place at a mini market in Kawuri at about 8 pm, leaving over 19 people…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president, Ibrahim Gusau, has revealed that the tax issue forced the federation’s agreement with coach Bruno Labbadia to fail. Recall that the NFF announced that Bruno Labbadia would take charge of the Super Eagles of Nigeria from September 2, 2024. However, the agreement faced a setback over German tax authorities’ stringent regulations, leading to the cancellation of the deal. The German publication Kicker disclosed that the 58-year-old coach declined the position due to the tax issue. Ibrahim Gusau told NFF.com on Friday, August 30, that the tax matter became a significant obstacle in finalizing the…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, and the General Secretary, Emma Ugboaja, have been summoned by the Nigeria Police Force to appear at the Force Headquarters on September 5, 2024. This fresh summons comes less than 24 hours after Ajaero honoured a previous police invitation related to allegations of criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime. This time, the police are summoning both Ajaero and Ugboaja to respond to allegations of criminal intimidation, conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace, and malicious damage to properties. The invitation is reportedly issued by the Force Intelligence…
In its ongoing efforts to combat terrorism within the nation, the Department of State Services (DSS) has successfully obtained a fresh order from the Federal High Court in Abuja to freeze 13 bank accounts associated with a suspected terrorist, Henry Okocha. State reporters understands that the accounts held across seven different banks will remain frozen for 60 days, allowing the agency to conduct thorough forensic investigations into the alleged terrorist activities linked to the individual. In a ruling on an ex-parte application supported by various exhibits, Justice Peter Lifu authorized the DSS to impose a freeze on the accounts for…
In a news publication from the acting PDP Publicity Secretary Bayelsa state, Mr Ogoli Ebiye, informed Bayelsans that it has scheduled the conduct of its State Congress for Saturday, 31st August, 2024. The statement reads, “The Special State Congress of the Party which will elect new set of officers to fill vacant positions left open by the expiration of the tenure of the outgoing State Executive Committee members commences with accreditation of delegates at 11.00am prompt at Gabriel Okara Cultural Centre. And in line with Party Constitutional guidelines, the following delegates are expected to participate in the said Special State…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has warned the Oduma community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State to return a stolen pistol belonging to the agency within seven days or face legal consequences. This was disclosed in a statement by the agency’s Public Relations Officer, Daniel Obah. No fewer than four NDLEA operatives were injured after being assaulted by some angry youths from the community on Wednesday. The operatives were attempting to arrest drug peddlers, and the operational vehicle of the state’s NDLEA command was also vandalised by the youths, who are suspected to be accomplices of the…