Ijaw lawyers kick against proposed list for appointment as judges
WARRI— Ijaw Lawyers Forum has called on Delta State government to revisit the alleged list of those proposed for appointment as judges in the state judiciary, saying no Ijaw is on the list.
Customs seals APC chairman’s Maslaha Motors premises
KATSINA—Operatives of Nigeria Customs Service with the back-up of heavily armed security personnel, yesterday, sealed off a car dealer premises belonging to Shittu Shittu, the Katsina State chapter Chairman, of All Progressives Congress, APC.
A deserved honour for Imam Abdullahi
ON Wednesday, July 17, 2019, a humble Nigerian Muslim cleric, Imam Abubakar Abdullahi, stood tall and flew Nigeria’s flag high in America as he was among those the State Department conferred with the 2019 US International Religious Freedom Award.
Insecurity: Nigeria loses $14bn annually to farmers-herders’ clashes – FAYEMI
abuja—GOVERNOR Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State, yesterday, lamented that Nigeria loses $14 billion annually to farmer-herder clashes, saying it may affect the country’s ability to guarantee food security for the people.
Boko Haram asked to release Action Against Hunger workers
The Coalition Against Terrorism and Extremism (CATE) has demanded the release of Action Against Hunger workers abducted by members of the Boko Haram sect in Borno State. The group, which made this demand on Thursday, said it was saddened that Boko Haram terrorists continue to quest for relevance even though the beatings they have taken […]
HIGHWAY PATROL: Akeredolu orders arrest of Fulani Vigilante group
AKURE—GOVERNOR Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, yesterday, ordered the Police to arrest anyone or group parading itself as Fulani Vigilante in any part of the state.
Ministerial nominations: Fashola, Mamora, well deserved- APC stalwart
Stalwart of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Lagos chapter, Otunba Jide Oni, has described the ministerial nomination of former Lagos State Governor and immediate past Minister of Works, Power and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, and the Managing Director of Nigeria Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, Senator Olorunnimbe Mamora, as well deserved.
A nation at war with itself
NIGERIA has never been so riven with unfraternal toxic tensions. Deep, dark suspicions about Islam and its adherents are commonplace in Christian areas and gatherings. Many Muslims also harbour extremely uncharitable thoughts about Christians.
Insecurity: FG may collaborate with private sector
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, said the Federal Government will consider working with the private sector to tackle security challenges in the country.
Burna Boy features Bob Marley’s Son, Angelique Kidjo, others in new album
Popular singer, Burna Boy recently caused a stir after unveiling the powerful album tracklist for his forthcoming album “African Giant”. The BET Award winner shared a post on social media in which he announced that he will soon be releasing an album titled African Giant.
Ohanaeze disowns group that issued ultimatum over Shi’ites protests
OHANAEZE Ndigbo has said, “the faceless group which issued seven days ultimatum to the Federal Government over Islamic Movement of Nigeria, IMN, (Shi’ites) was unknown to the organised Igbo union.”
