Gov. Ortom to replicate Operation Amotekun in Benue
By Peter Duru – Makurdi Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state says his government would replicate ‘Operation Amotekun’ in his state in view of the magnitude of the security challenges confronting the people of the state. The explained that the overwhelming security challenges in the state coupled with the dearth of security personnel to tackle […]
Governors’ disagreement force APC to postpone NEC meeting
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru and Omeiza Ajayi The All Progressives Congress, APC, has announced the postponement of its National Executive Committee NEC meeting earlier scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, PGF, and Governor of Kebbi State, Atiku Bagudu, disclosed this after the government met behind closed doors with President Muhammadu […]
Why women must be supported to build better family — Momoh
By Dirisu Yakubu A woman activist, Princess Celina Momoh, has asked government at all levels in Nigeria to adopt concrete measures to empower and strengthen Nigerian women to make them capable of building stronger families in the country. Momoh, who is the President of Welfare Communications Limited, spoke at a one-day women empowerment programme organized […]
APC postpones NEC meeting
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja The All Progressives Congress, APC, has announced the postponement of its National Executive Committee NEC meeting earlier scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, PGF, and Governor of Kebbi State, Atiku Bagudu, disclosed this after the government met behind closed doors with President Muhammadu Buhari […]
AGF fails to arraign INEC officials for alleged election results’ falsification
The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (OAGF) on Monday failed to arraign two officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over their alleged involvement in electoral fraud during February 23, 2019, Presidential and National Assembly elections. The officials – Sulaiman Ikhuoriah and Olugbenga Omotiloye – were expected to be arraigned at the […]
Coronavirus arrives in Tanzania, as regional cases rise
Tanzania on Monday became the latest East Africa country to confirm its first case of coronavirus, as neighbouring countries shuttered borders and schools as fears of contagion rose. Health Minister Ummy Mwalimu said a 46-year-old Tanzanian woman had tested positive for the illness after returning from Belgium on March 15, and was recovering in a […]
