Attacks: Idoma Traditional Council orders herdsmen out of Benue South
Following the recent wanton attacks and killings in the southern Senatorial District of Benue state by suspected armed herders, the Idoma Area Traditional Council, IATC, has ordered herders to vacate all farms in the zone to enable farmers to commence cultivation of crops.
Airlines airlifting passengers without entry visas risk sanctions – Interior minister
“For the airlines, I know you are here to do business, but you also have a responsibility in terms of national interest and security.
Why Bola Ige told us he didn’t trust northerners — Lamido
Former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido, one of the original nine persons (G9) that laid the foundation of what later became the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has revealed how the late Chief Bola Ige challenged northerners in the group to prove their sincerity in the fight against General Sani Abacha’s rule.
UNICEF, Benue govt, commence phased training of 330 CBCPS in IDPs camps
By Peter Duru, The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, in collaboration with the Benue State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare, BSMWASW, have commenced the phased training of 330 Community-Based Child Protection Structures, CBCPS, in Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, camps and host communities in the state. Facilitated by JASPI Health and Gender Development Initiative, […]
Tinubu has prioritised religious neutrality, inclusivity, says ex-Bayelsa rep, Sunny-Goli
By Emem Idio, Yenagoa Former Member of the Federal House of Representative from Bayelsa State, Mr. Israel Sunny-Goli has declared that President Bola Tinubu has demonstrated remarkable religious neutrality and inclusivity in his dealings with all faith communities. This is just as he berated the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir […]
Customs foils N3bn drug smuggling attempt at Apapa Port
By Godwin Oritse The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a shipment of prohibited pharmaceuticals and other contraband goods with an estimated duty paid value (DPV) of N3.2 billion. The shipment smuggled into the country through the Lagos Port Complex, was uncovered following an enforcement operations, while three suspects have been […]
