El-Rufai has political will to tackle security challenge in Kaduna state – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has displayed a sincerity of purpose and strong political will to tackle security challenges in the state. Sen. John Akpanudoedehe, National Secretary, APC Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja while felicitating with El-Rufai […]
Anambra APC wants N200m for membership registration
By Vincent Ujumadu THE Anambra State branch of All Progressives Congress, APC, has said that it requires about N200 million to conclude the ongoing membership registration and revalidation in the state. State chairman of the party, Chief Basil Ejidike, who addressed reporters in Awka said although the party had received about N40 millions from governors […]
Sasa Crisis: Governors’ Forum will help rebuild market ― Govs
Ibadan calm, crisis regrettable ― Kebbi Gov Nigeria’s unity beyond political party affiliations ― Makinde Says we’ll ensure peace returns to Sasa community in no time The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), on Tuesday, pledged to help rebuild the Sasa Market, Ibadan, which was burnt down in the wake of the crisis that engulfed the market […]
Pope Francis changes Vatican law, lightens sentences for convicted
Pope Francis on Tuesday issued a decree allowing Vatican prison sentences to be reduced by up to 120 days for each year served if the convicted person participates in a rehabilitation programme. The convicted offender must “profitably” participate in a treatment and rehabilitation programme, after first agreeing on such with a judge, to be eligible […]
Nicki Minaj’s father killed by hit-and-run driver
The 64-year-old father of rapper Nicki Minaj has died after being struck by a hit-and-run motorist in New York, police said. Robert Maraj was crossing the street in the village of Mineola on Long Island on Friday at 6:15 p.m. when he was hit by an “undescribed” vehicle that left the scene, according to a […]
David Mark’s daughter, another Rep defect to APC
Two members of the House of Representatives yesterday defected to All Progressives Congress, APC, citing crises in their respective parties as reasons.
Bandits kill traditional ruler, ten others, kidnap 24 in Niger
By Wole Mosadomi …wife of slain traditional ruler also abducted The village head of Kusherki in Rafi local government area of Niger state, Alhaji Masud Abubakar has been killed along with ten other villagers by bandits. Not only that, the bandits also kidnapped twenty villagers from different communities in the area while the wife of […]
26.8m extremely poor Nigerians so far captured in nat’l social register,says FG
By Joseph Erunke THE A total of 26.8 million extremely poor Nigerians have so far been captured in the national social register of the National Social Investment Programme,the federal government has said. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development,Sadiya Umar Farouq, who said this Tuesday,in Abuja, explained that the number was out of […]
Fulani Herdsmen/Kwara govt cautions communities against violence, xenophobic statements
By Demola Akinyemi – Ilorin Against rising cases of statements by communities against the activities of Fulani herdsmen in their domains, Kwara State Government on Tuesday cautioned them against launching xenophobic attacks against the activities of Fulani herdsmen in their midst, calling for calm while government works with all stakeholders to maintain law and order. […]
Lagos to Kano with Drugs: NDLEA intercepts 394 blocks of marijuana escorted by 2 fake soldiers
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has intercepted a new VIP edition of Toyota Hilux SUV that had 394 compressed parcels of illicit drugs concealed in different parts.
Insecurity: Resuscitate all moribund industries, Senate tells FG
THE Senate yesterday asked the Federal Government to as a matter of urgency, resuscitate all the moribund industries across the country in order to address the problem of unemployment, armed banditry, Kidnapping, other cases of insecurity, poverty, among others in Nigeria.
