The newly inaugurated Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Dan Bongino in an appreciation post after being sworn in, promised to uphold the constitution while restoring integrity to the institution. In his words: “It is an honor to serve as Deputy Director for the Federal Bureau of Investigation at such a critical time for our nation. “The American people deserve a justice system that is transparent, accountable, and committed to the rule of law. “My promise to you is that I will work tirelessly to help restore integrity, eliminate political bias, and ensure the FBI remains dedicated to...
ATIKU ABUBAKAR: THE INDOMITABLE HUNTER OF DESTINY
Aare Amerijoye DOT.B. There are conversations that leave an indelible imprint on the mind,dialogues so profound that they awaken dormant intellectual faculties, rekindle suppressed passions, and reaffirm one’s faith in the pursuit of knowledge and truth. Last Wednesday night, I had such an experience when I engaged in an intellectually electrifying 58-minute discourse with Dr. Pedro Obaseki, a towering intellectual, a master of historical excavation, and a repository of rare insights into the ideological, philosophical, and political fabric of Nigeria. The moment my phone rang and his name flashed on the screen, I instinctively knew that this was not going...
Videos: Ceasefire Over, Devastation In Gaza, Children Suffer Causalities
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Video: Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill Describes Gaza Devastation As Genocides
“We’re all witnessing in horror, the devastation of Gaza, it is genocides, and it needs to stop”
Press Release Issued By The Islamic Resistance Movement “Hamas”:
Netanyahu and his Nazi government resume their aggression and genocidal war against defenseless civilians in the Gaza Strip. We hold the criminal Netanyahu and the Nazi Zionist occupation fully responsible for the repercussions of the treacherous aggression on Gaza, and for the defenseless civilians and our besieged Palestinian people, who are subjected to a brutal war and a systematic policy of starvation. Netanyahu and his extremist government have decided to overturn the ceasefire agreement, exposing the prisoners in Gaza to an unknown fate. We demand that the mediators hold Netanyahu and the Zionist occupation fully responsible for violating and overturning...
Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Deal Collapses, Surprise Bombardment Renew War, 326 Killed In Palestine.
Israel launched airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, killing at least 326 Palestinians, including women and children, according to hospital officials. The surprise bombardment shattered a ceasefire in place since January and threatened to fully reignite the 17-month-old war. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the strikes after Hamas refused Israeli demands to change the ceasefire agreement. Officials said the operation was open-ended and was expected to expand. The White House said it had been consulted and voiced support for Israel’s actions. The Israeli military ordered people to evacuate eastern Gaza, including much of the northern town of Beit Hanoun and other communities...
Titus Okere: The First Nigerian to Sign with a European Club
Titus Okere made history as the first Nigerian to sign with a European club when he joined Swindon Town FC in February 1953. Prior to this, he had a remarkable football journey, starting with Ziks Athletic Club Bombers in 1938 and later moving to Lagos Railways, where he captained the team.Born in Owerri, Okere achieved another milestone on October 8, 1949, when he scored Nigeria’s first official international goal (deflected into the net by captain Ashman) in a 2-0 victory over Sierra Leone in front of 15,000 fans in Freetown.At just 20 years old, Okere was also one of the...
Suspected robber dies after mob attack in Lagos
Mr Hundeyin said police teams were immediately deployed to the scene, but the mob fled upon sighting officers. The police command in Lagos State has confirmed that a suspected armed robber died in the hospital after being rescued from an attempted lynching. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this to journalists on Monday in Lagos. He stated that the incident occurred on Saturday at Akerele Junction in the Agege area of the state. “On March 15, a distress call was received at Isokoko Division about a suspected armed robber who specialised in snatching mobile phones from commuters. “The suspect...
LAGOS ROAD DIVERSION – The Lagos State Government has announced a two-month traffic diversion plan in preparation for emergency repairs in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Works on the Independence/Mekwen Bridge on Victoria Island.
The Lagos State Government has announced a two-month traffic diversion plan in preparation for emergency repairs in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Works on the Independence/Mekwen Bridge on Victoria Island. The closure, which affects inbound traffic to the Marina and CMS areas, is scheduled to run from Wednesday March 19 to May 26. In a statement by the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the affected section—from the National Open University of Nigeria, NOUN, through Bonny Camp Bridge to Independence Bridge, will be closed to vehicular movement throughout the repair period. Similarly, the service lane at Bonny Camp Underpass Bridge,...
“We Have Decided To Return To The All Progressives Congress.” Jandor
The former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has defected to the All Progressives Congress –APC Jandor made the announcement on the 17th of March during a press conference at his office in Ikeja, Lagos, weeks after resigning from the PDP. During the address, he explained his reason for returning back to the ruling party: “Our story in the PDP was a case of working with perennial political saboteurs but we have resolved to love our future much more than we hate our past. “After extensive consultations with family,...