Rep condemns murder of 300 level Unilorin student
. Rep. Tunji Ajuloopin (Ekiti, Isin, Irepodun, Oke-Ero Constituency) of Kwara has condemned the rape and murder of a 300 level student of the University of Ilorin (Unilorin), Miss Olajide Blessing. Ajuloopin in a statement on Friday in Omu-Aran described the death of the innocent student as unfortunate and dastardly. He urged security operatives in […]
Insurgency: 2,295 teachers killed, 1,400 schools destroyed in North-East since 2009 — UNICEF, EU
United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF and European Union, EU on Friday said no fewer than 2,295 teachers have lost their lives while 1,400 schools were destroyed in North-East Nigeria since 2009 and as a result of insurgency.
PDP rejects suspension of Twitter by FG
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday rejected what it called the unwarranted suspension of the social media platform, Twitter, by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government, describing it as a draconian action and a slide towards a fascist regime in our country.
Gbajabiamila seeks stronger diplomatic ties with Canada
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has adviced the Federal government to forge stronger diplomatic relationship with Canada.
Insecurity: Stop attacks on millions of Children — Group tells Buhari, Governors
Following the reported abductions, killings of children by bandits, an organization known as Children, Youth and Women Empowerment Initiative, CHIYOWO, yesterday called on President Muhammadu Buhari and state governors to stop attacks on millions of innocent children in the country.
CNG condemns FG’s suspension of Twitter
AS Nigerians continue to hope for peace in parts of the country, a Civil Society Organization, Concerned Nigerians Group, CNG, Friday, condemned action of the Federal Government over suspension of Twitter operations in the country.
Plot to silence Mbaka imminent —Ohaneze Youths cry out
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council, OYC, has hinted of a fresh plot to silence Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka of the Adoration Ministry, Enugu.
NEITI, NNPC, DPR working to make petroleum contract terms open – Orji
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, NEITI, has said that it is working with the Department of Petroleum Resources, DPR, and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, to make terms of contracts signed in the oil and gas industry open and accessible to citizens in line with the country’s commitment to […]
2023: Arewa group tips Tinubu, Ndoma Egba, Umahi, Amechi, others for Buhari’s job
By Chris Ochayi A political pressure group, Arewa Mandate Initiative, AMI, has penciled down names of some prominent politicians from the Southern part of the country with credentials needed to succeed incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023 presidential election. The group noted that the issue of power shift to the South in the next dispensation […]
Rescind suspension of Twitter in Nigeria or face legal action, SERAP tells Buhari
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has condemned the “illegal and unconstitutional suspension of Twitter’s Operations in Nigeria,” and called on “the government of President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately rescind the suspension within 48 hours or face legal action.” The Federal Government today announced that it has suspended, indefinitely, the operations of microblogging and social […]
Okowa expresses concern over irregular migration, human trafficking
Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, Friday, expressed worry over irregular and human trafficking and restated the resolve of his administration to partner with the Lutheran Church of Christ
