Zulum storms camp at midnight for headcount over fake IDPs
…Uncovers 650 ghost households By Ndahi Marama Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno in the wee hours of yesterday stormed Mohammed Goni College of Islamic Legal Studies in Maiduguri, where Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs from Abadam Local Government Area, LGA of northern Borno are housed and uncovered 650 ghost households in the camp. It was gathered […]
Rice farmers in Kebbi producing 4m tonnes annually — RIFAN
The Chairman, Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) in Kebbi, Alhaji Muhammed Sahabi-Augie on Sunday said the total rice output produced annually in the state has reached over four million tonnes. Sahabi-Augie told some students on excursion at the Zauro Rice Pyramid near Birnin Kebbi, that the rise in production was as a result of […]
Insecurity, corruption will be over in Nigeria if Christians, Muslims practice their faiths — Archbishop Kaigama
The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, His Grace, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, has said Nigeria’s problems of insecurity and corruption would be over should the people observe the laws of Islam and Christianity.
George Floyd’s uncle wants justice, but frets about ‘the system’
Deeply wounded and forever changed by the death of his nephew George Floyd, Selwyn Jones is apprehensive about the trial starting Monday of the police officer charged with his murder, his doubts fueled by a legal system that historically has been friendly to law enforcement. “I want justice to prevail,” said Jones, a maternal uncle […]
Why Nigerians find Osinbajo exemplary – Akande
As Nigerians celebrate the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo who turns 64 today, his Spokesperson, Mr Laolu Akande, has shared insight into the VP’s leadership qualities in an interaction with the media last night soon after the President described the VP “as a reliable and dedicated deputy.” Akande said the kind of relationship that exists […]
Herders/Farmers Crisis: Ekpenyong recommends using Sambisa forest for ranching
SENATOR Christopher Ekpenyong representing Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District in Akwa Ibom State has recommended that the federal government should encourage security forces particularly the military to rescue the Sambisa forest in Borno State from insurgents and bandits and use it for ranching.
Both sides claim victory as Ivory Coast counts votes
Ivory Coast’s ruling party and the main opposition both claimed victory Sunday in the West African nation’s legislative elections, with the official results still to be announced. Saturday’s polls come as a key test of stability following violence before and after October’s presidential vote, which claimed 87 lives in the former French colony. Adama Bictogo, […]
Police, OPC, local hunters combing Wasinmi forest as gunmen abduct two travellers in Osun
Security operatives in Osun state have been combing forest in Wasinmi, a village along Ife-Ibadan expressway in search of abducted travellers by gunmen.
Ikpeazu inaugurates Computerised Vehicle Inspection Center
Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu has commissioned the first ever Computerized Vehicle Inspection Center in the state with a charge to the operators to make the facility an enabler that would support the growth of transport business in Abia State. Commissioning the facility in Aba, Governor Ikpeazu said the transport business should not be an […]
Ikpeazu: CSO demands apology from Adeyemi within 7 days or face legal action
A civil society organization, Civil International in conjunction with a coalition of civil society groups has demanded an unreserved apology from Senator Smart Adeyemi for calling Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu a drunkard.
International Women’s Day: Elvaridah recognizes five outstanding women in business
By Gabriel Olawale Every year, March 8 is set aside as International Women’s Day to recognize the social, economic, cultural, political and groundbreaking achievements of women across the world. The day also marks a call for unity, celebration, reflection, advocacy and action. The 2021 theme ‘Chose to Challenge’ focuses on the need for us all […]
