ASITU describes Muslim-Muslim ticket as unfair, calls for religious inclusiveness
By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — The Association of Igbo Town Unions (ASITU) has criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the prospect of retaining a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket, describing the arrangement as unfair and inconsistent with Nigeria’s religious diversity. In a statement, the National President of ASITU, Chief Emeka Diwe, said another Muslim-Muslim ticket would […]
Benue, Plateau killings: Time for decisive action, not assurances — David Mark
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has called for urgent and decisive action to end renewed killings in Benue and Plateau states, saying Nigerians need concrete measures rather than repeated assurances. Mark spoke on Monday following reports of attacks that claimed about 16 lives in […]
Troops intercept suspected terrorists’ logistics suppliers, recover seven firearms in Kaduna
By Golok Nanmwa JOS — Troops of Sector 7, Operation Enduring Peace, have intercepted six suspected terrorists’ logistics suppliers along the Samaru checkpoint in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State, recovering seven firearms and arresting the suspects. The suspects were intercepted during a stop-and-search operation at about 9:40 a.m. on Monday while travelling […]
‘They killed our colleagues to pressure govt; left us with scars’ – Rescued Oyo principal
“Mr. Michael was killed on the second day, while Deacon was killed on the first Sunday in June. They killed them purposely because they felt that would force the government to give them whatever they wanted,” she said.
APC youths seek end to ‘Up NEPA’, unveil N17.5m Energy Fellowship
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Youth Wing of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC has declared that the era of “Up NEPA” — the popular Nigerian expression marking the sudden, unpredictable return of electricity after outages — must become a thing of the past, pledging its commitment to President Bola Tinubu’s renewable energy agenda and […]
Canada reveals 5 visa application mistakes that could get you banned for five years
Canada immigration authorities have reminded prospective immigrants and visa applicants that document fraud is a serious criminal offence, warning that submitting false information could lead to severe penalties, including a five-year ban from entering the country.
