HURIWA condemns police attacks on journalists during Buhari’s visit
A media related Non-governmental organisation, Human Rights Writers Association Of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned the physical attack by a police officer on a female journalist, Taye Edeni, with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). HURIWA made the condemnation in a statement jointly issued by its National Coordinator, Mr. Emmanuel Onwubiko on Friday in Abuja. Edeni […]
Emir tasks Islamic preachers on sustenance of peace
The Emir of llorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari on Friday called on Islamic preachers to use their preachings for the promotion of Islamic values and peaceful coexistence in the society.
NSE: Market capitalisation up N88bn
Activities on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Friday sustained the positive slide with the market capitalisation appreciating further by N88 billion, amid gains by blue chips.
Clashes break out near South Sudan capital in truce violation
Officials on Friday said clashes have broken out near South Sudan’s capital Juba between government troops and rebels, the latest violation of a ceasefire signed in December.
Fuel scarcity: Labour to picket filling stations selling above N145
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to picket filling stations selling petroleum products above official pump prices.
Islam preaches love – Wamakko
Sen. Aliyu Wamakko (APC-Sokoto) said on Friday that Islam is not a religion of violence but that which preaches peace and love.
2019: Nigerians want Buhari to tackle poverty, infrastructure deficit
Some Nigerians have advised President Muhammadu Buhari to tackle poverty and fix major infrastructures before the 2019 electioneering begins in earnest.
Prices of rice drops by 25% in Maiduguri
As farmers began crop harvest, prices of local rice has dropped by about 25 per cent in Maiduguri, Borno, and newsmen report.
N20bn Scam: EFCC detains UBEC contractor
A contractor with the Universal Basic Education Commission, Professor Adesanya Adelekan has been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC over his involvement in the dubious diversion of about N20 billion meant for the supply of vital equipment and textbooks to the 104 unity schools across Nigeria.
Benue massacre caused by communal crisis – IGP
THE Inspector General of Police, IGP, Ibrahim Idris, Friday said that communal crisis was responsible for the gruesome murder of over 30 persons in Guma and Logo local government areas of Benue State.
Over 40,000 persons displaced in Benue gunmen attack – SEMA
Benue State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) said over 40,000 persons had been displaced following the recent gunmen attack in Guma and Logo Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state.
