Bandits prevent cultivation of 50,000 hectares in Katsina State – Masari
Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State has said that over 50,000 hectares of farmland were abandoned by farmers in the state in 2020, due to bandits’ attacks.
Corruption, major cause of insecurity- ICPC
Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, Professor Bolaji Owasanoye, Thursday, identified corruption as the most potent factor responsible for national security challenges in the country today.
Ekiti 2022: INEC warns political parties against premature campaigns
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Thursday, warned political parties to desist from engaging in premature campaigns, ahead of the 2022 governorship election or risk being sanctioned. Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Dr Adeniran Tella, gave the warning in Ado-Ekiti at a stakeholders’ meeting with political leaders, youths, women and religious groups. The […]
There would have been war if Leah Sharibu’s a Muslim ― Cleric
By Chris Ochayi – Abuja Christian body, Ecclesiastical Justice Forum, EJF, has lamented that President Muhammadu Buhari abandoned the kidnapped Dapchi schoolgirl, Leah Sharibu, in the hands of Boko Haram terrorists because she is a Christian. Coordinator of EJF, Rev. Ayuba Kantiok, who made the remarks in a statement issued in Abuja, said, Nigeria would […]
Abia Govt confirms abduction of ABSU students
Abia Government has confirmed Wednesday’s reported abduction of some students of the Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu Okigwe by gunmen operating on the university road.
Wike condoles with Adeboye over son’s death
The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has expressed sympathy to the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God Worldwide, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on the death of his son, Pastor Dare Adeboye.
Fayemi condoles with Adeboye over son’s death
Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has described the death of Pastor Dare Adeboye, as an unfortunate development that has inflicted a wound in the hearts of family members in particular, the Christian community, all lovers of Adeboye and Nigerians in their millions
Uzodinma’s stance on state police exposes his sympathy for bandits
By Dirisu Yakubu The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Thursday said the frenzy by Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, against demands by the party other well-meaning Nigerians for the establishment of state police, has exposed his sympathy for terrorists and bandits who are killing, kidnapping innocent Nigerians. The party said its position “is predicated on […]
Aregbesola queries ease with which bandits transport victims
By Omeiza Ajayi Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has queried the ease with which bandits continue to move their victims from scenes of abductions, passing through towns and villages to their dens in the forests unhindered. According to him, it remains a wonder as to how they avoid the eyes of residents and security […]
Crisis hits Pension unions over check-off dues
***Federal Civil Service Pensioners wants PTAD stop remitting money to NUP By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja The Federal Civil Service Pensioners, FCSP, have written to the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige to stop the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate, PTAD, from paying Check-up dues accruing from the payment of pension arrears to the […]
IPMAN lauds DPR for introducing transformational innovations
The Chairman of the Independent Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) Kano branch, Alhaji Bashir Ahmad Danmallam, has commended the Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Engr. Sarki Auwalu, for his stakeholder engagement with marketers in a bid to foster a strong working relationship with independent marketers.
Experts laud extension of Naira4Dollar scheme by CBN
Experts on Thursday commended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for extending the Naira4Dollar scheme expected to close on May 8.
Don’t allow attacks on security facilities in S’West, Yoruba group tells Buhari
By Omeiza Ajayi A coalition of Southwest groups under the aegis of the Yoruba Appraisal Forum YAF has called on the Federal and state governments, the National Assembly as well as security agencies in the country to take urgent steps to stop alleged plans by some elements to launch series of attacks on security personnel […]
South South PDP visits Wike, reiterates calls for regional security outfit
The South-South Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reiterated its call on South-South Governors to establish a security outfit to tackle the rising cases of insecurity in the region. At a meeting of the team with the Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike at the Rivers State Government House on Thursday, the group led […]
PFN commiserates with Adeboye over death of son
By Sam Eyoboka PENTECOSTAL Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has commiserated with Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye over the loss of his son, Pastor Dare Adeboye The fellowship, in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bishop Emmah Gospel Isong described as tragic the demise of the son of the man of God. The body lamented […]
FG begins joint ‘security alert’ training for Police, Paramilitary agencies
By Omeiza Ajayi The Federal Government has flagged off an interagency training on Nigeria Internal Security and Public Safety Alert System NISPSAS as part of efforts to improve security agencies’ response to various threats to public peace and safety across the country. Declaring the training open Thursday in Abuja, Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola […]
