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NORTHERN GROUP TO PANDEF: SADIYA WILL NOT RESIGN
A groups of Civil Society organizations and North East pressure group has condemned the South South Caucus in the House of Representatives and pan Niger Delta forum ( PANDEF) , over the call on the Minister of Humanitarian and Disaster management, Sadiya Farouq, to resign for office over 2022 situation in Bayesa state.
The group at a joint press conference on Tuesday in Abuja, said that ” The call by the PANDEF and the South South caucus on the minister to resign was borne out sentiment and sheer mischief as there is no reason for the call for resignation in the first place”
The Northern coalition led by Garus Gololo said that ” Every official comment or statement from any minister from the North is taking out of context to suite their purpose to call for resignation or sack”
Continue Dr. Gololo said that the statement that is drawing the wrath of the South South group was based on available statistics from all the state affected by the flood.
“The minister ‘s statement was taken out of context. She said Bayesa is not among the first ten , interns of the humanitarian crisis, but did not say Bayesa did not need attention”
Doctor Gololo, the coordinator of the group further stated that ” Bayesa state has eight local government, Jigawa with 33 local government areas. In Jigawa, 23 local government areas were submerged. Another state is Yobe state , about 26 local government areas were affected, so if are a Statistician would say Beyesa is worse hit?”
” The minister since her appointment has attached sentiment to management of Disaster and the record is there. There was fire incident in Onitsha, she was there not because the market is own or manage by Northerners. How many Northners own a shop there?, at worse they are selling kolanut and Ciggerates from a koists in Onitsha market”
Dr. Garus, appeal to leadership of the South-South to avoid inflammatory comments or statement that is capable of causing crisis in the country saying
” The South South region has had its own fair of crisis , so it is wrong to create another crisis in that area, because they have a minister, Timi priye Silva, why are they not telling him to resign, what happened to the 13 percent derivations , the NNDC and minister of Niger Delta?
The resources are mismanaged, yet non has resigned “
According to him ” Lagos, kogi, Kwara , Lagos and Anambra were affected , the minister is working in collaboration with National Emergency Management Agency ( NEMA), NEMA was on ground in Bayesa, yet it is not enough because they want to give the innocent woman a bad name” he berated.
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Eagle Times Newspaper Will Be Voice for Nigerians – Publisher Chukwunyere Vows
Joel Ajayi
The Publisher of The Eagle Times Nigeria, Sir Ikechukwu Chukwunyere, has pledged that the newspaper will promote accountability, credible journalism and public-interest reporting in its coverage of national affairs.
Chukwunyere made the commitment on Thursday, October 1, 2026, during the official unveiling and launch of The Eagle Times Nigeria.
He said the new media organisation was established not merely to add another newspaper to Nigeria’s media landscape, but to provide a platform committed to serving the public interest.
According to him, the newspaper’s guiding philosophy, “The Voice for the People, The Watchdog for the Nation,” places a responsibility on the organisation to listen to Nigerians, tell their stories, highlight issues affecting their daily lives and scrutinise those entrusted with public responsibilities.
“To be a voice for the people means that we must listen to Nigerians, tell their stories, highlight their concerns and give visibility to issues that affect their daily lives,” he said.
The publisher added that The Eagle Times would be guided by accuracy, fairness, professionalism, credibility and responsible journalism, stressing that the newspaper would not publish stories merely because they were sensational.
“We will verify. We will investigate. We will seek the other side. We will correct our mistakes when we make them,” he said.
Chukwunyere further stated that the newspaper would endeavour to give individuals and organisations the opportunity to respond whenever allegations were made against them.
“Our commitment is not to any political party, government or individual. Our primary commitment is to journalism, to truth and to the Nigerian public,” he said.
He noted that the newspaper was launching at a time when the media industry was undergoing rapid transformation, with audiences increasingly consuming news through digital platforms, including websites, television, podcasts and social media.
He said The Eagle Times would therefore operate as a multimedia organisation, combining its newspaper with digital platforms and The Eagle Times TV to reach audiences across different channels.
According to him, the organisation also intends to create opportunities for young journalists, writers, photographers, producers, digital creators and other media professionals to develop their skills and contribute to journalism and national development.
Chukwunyere said the newspaper’s coverage would include politics, governance, business, economy, security, judiciary, education, health, technology, sports, entertainment, lifestyle and international affairs.
He, however, said the organisation intended to distinguish itself not only by the subjects it covered but by the quality and approach of its journalism.
We want to tell stories that matter, we want to investigate issues that require investigation, we want to highlight Nigerians who are making a difference, and we want to give communities that are often ignored an opportunity to be heard,” he said.
The publisher acknowledged the challenges involved in establishing a newspaper, saying the venture required investment, commitment, professional discipline and the courage to pursue an idea.
He expressed appreciation to the management, editorial, reporting, production and digital teams, as well as families, friends, partners and supporters who contributed to the establishment of the organisation.
Chukwunyere also assured readers, viewers and the newspaper’s digital audience that The Eagle Times would strive to earn their trust and remain accountable to the standards it had set for itself.
He said the newspaper’s success would not be measured only by circulation figures, website traffic or social media followers, but also by the confidence Nigerians placed in its journalism.
“Today, we spread our wings. Today, The Eagle Times takes flight,” he said, reaffirming the newspaper’s commitment to its slogan: “The Voice for the People, The Watchdog for the Nation.”
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