PPBA urged to boost support for security volunteers, women peace actors
The Coordinator of Back to Base Initiative for Vulnerable People, Mrs Jennifer Yarima, has called on the Plateau State Peace Building Agency (PPBA) to strengthen support for non-conventional security actors and women peacebuilders across vulnerable communities in the State. Yarima made the appeal on Tuesday during a visit by the group to the Director-General of […]
APC denies fielding non-indigenes in Ekiti Reps primaries
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti has dismissed claims that a non-indigene emerged as the party’s candidate in its House of Representatives primary elections.
NCDC places states on high Ebola preparedness alert
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has placed several states on high Ebola preparedness alert after a fresh risk assessment classified Nigeria’s chances of importing the deadly disease as high amid regional outbreaks.
US bans drones over World Cup matches, events
The no-fly zones around fan events put on by host cities at stadiums and other locations extend to a radius of one nautical mile and up to 1,000 feet above ground.
Atiku’s aide defends ADC primary, accuses APC of manipulating figures
Media adviser to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Mr Paul Ibe, has insisted that the presidential primary election of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, which produced Atiku as the winner, was free, fair and credible.
NDC grants waivers to Omo-Agege, Ochei for Delta Senate races
The party said the decision followed the formal defection of both leaders from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the NDC.
