Author: Rashaad Harris

Media practitioners in the South-East region are urging governments at all levels to prioritize mental health issues and improve facilities at the Primary healthcare level to effectively address mental health cases. The call was made during a One Day Seminar held at Amaudo Itumbauzo in Bende LGA. The seminar, titled “Changing The Narratives In Mental Health, The Role Of The Media,” was organized by the Methodist Church Nigeria, Amaudo Integrated Mental Health Foundation, in partnership with Abia State Government, Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Enugu, and Amaudo UK. The seminar aimed to educate media practitioners on basic mental health issues and their…

On Wednesday, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) obtained an order from the Federal High Court in Lagos, securing the final forfeiture of 111 vehicles and motorcycles allegedly abandoned by drug dealers. Justice Ayokunle Faji granted the orders after considering submissions from the NDLEA’s counsel, Abu Ibrahim. The court’s decision included directing the agency to sell the forfeited vehicles and remit the proceeds to the Federal Government. Abu Ibrahim presented the case for final forfeiture under various legal provisions, including Sections 44 (2)(b) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (As Altered), and Section 3 (1)(a)(c)…

Governor Siminialayi Fubara of Rivers State has asserted that he has no need to apologize for his decision to enrol his children in a private school for their elementary education, regardless of any potential criticism from the public. Recently, he proudly attended the graduation ceremony of his son, Joseph, who was among the 2023 Grade Six Class at Private Green Oak International School in Port Harcourt.Anticipating possible objections for not choosing public schools as an office holder, the governor addressed the matter, saying: “For the past two weeks, every morning, Joseph wakes up, comes to my bed and asks: are…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has issued a directive to terminate the appointments of all Consultants, Service Providers, and Contractors engaged in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) enforcement and collection by the Niger State Internal Revenue Service and Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) with immediate effect. The decision aims to improve the efficiency and transparency of revenue collection processes in the state. The Governor’s administration seeks to establish a more organized and accountable revenue generation system to promote sustainable economic growth. All affected individuals are requested to return Government properties and relevant documents to their respective organizations’ authorities promptly.

Anthony Adepoju, a PDP lawmaker representing Ibarapa Central/Ibarapa North in Oyo State, has expressed his willingness to collaborate with President Bola Tinubu, despite being elected under the All Progressives Congress. During an interview on Kaftan TV, Adepoju stated that his primary focus is the growth and development of the country. He emphasized that his intention to become a lawmaker was driven by a desire to address the issues faced by his constituents, particularly concerning power supply.His words: “What I am after is the development of Nigeria. And the president we have is who we should work with. At this point,…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan announced that he will be engaging in regular meetings with President Bola Tinubu, focusing on addressing the numerous challenges in West Africa. During his visit to the Presidential Villa in Abuja on July 18, 2023, Jonathan, who currently serves as the ECOWAS Special Envoy in Mali, emphasized the importance of frequent discussions with President Tinubu as part of his mediation responsibilities. He reassured Nigerians that his regular presence at the Presidential Villa should not come as a surprise, considering his role in addressing the regional issues affecting West Africa.He said, “I’ve been a part of ECOWAS…

Former Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai (retd), has urged for a unified and comprehensive approach to address the rising challenge of organized crime in Nigeria. During his speech at a one-day international conference held in Abuja, Buratai highlighted the crucial role of law enforcement agencies, government institutions, and the general public in protecting the country’s future.The conference, titled “Emergent Threats to National Security: Organized Crime Networks,” was organized by Igbinedion University, Okada, in collaboration with the Buratai Centre for Contemporary Security Affairs.Buratai expressed concern about the prevailing situation in Nigeria, revealing that the country scored 7.15 out of…

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has issued a stern warning, stating that traders who comply with the sit-at-home order imposed by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in the state will face severe consequences such as losing their shops and licenses. The governor delivered this warning during his visit to various areas of Enugu, the state capital, on Monday, July 17, 2023. His purpose was to assess the level of compliance with his previous directive that schools and businesses should refrain from observing sit-at-home orders.Governor Mbah has been proactive in discouraging the adherence to such orders since the beginning…

Abia State Government Reports Over N200 Million Monthly Wage Bill Reduction through Worker Verification. The State Accountant General, Njum Onyemenam, announced that significant savings have been achieved through the ongoing verification process of civil servants and public workers in Abia State. Utilizing a unified payment system, the government has already saved over N200 million per month. Onyemenam, speaking after a meeting with Governor Dr Alex Otti, stated that the verification exercise is still in progress, with the government aiming for additional savings in the future.The Accountant General said: “So far, we have been able to save N220 million from the…

On July 16 2023, an unidentifiable Twitter user made a distress call, claiming that a certain Baale Omotola Adeboyejo under the influence of alcohol ordered the execution of his father over a land dispute. The incident, as described by the victim, took place on July 15, 2023, at approximately 10am in Museyo Ibeju Lekki, Lagos State, a day before the incident was made public on Twitter. The call goes thus: “A power-drunk baale(head of town) omotola adeboyejo ordered his (escort mobile police ) to shoot my dad on the head after seriously having boys to beat him up over a…