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Security in Nigeria, South East not for political games — Bishop Ikeakor

Security in Nigeria, South East not for political games — Bishop Ikeakor

By Chimaobi Nwaiwu The Anglican Bishop of Amichi Diocese, Bishop Ephraim Ikeakor, has warned that the worsening security situation in Nigeria, particularly in the South East, should not be treated as a political issue, but as a national emergency requiring urgent and sincere action. He blamed rising insecurity on what he described as selfishness among […]

Jarigbe: Don’t drag me into smear campaign against Gov Otu

Jarigbe: Don’t drag me into smear campaign against Gov Otu

By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar Senator representing Cross River North, Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, has dismissed claims of rivalry with Governor Bassey Otu, insisting that he is not in any form of competition with the governor. In a strongly worded statement made available to Vanguard, the lawmaker accused unnamed individuals of using fake media accounts to create […]

Agunechemba: We locked ourselves up for weeks to nurture Anambra homeland law — Udeze

Agunechemba: We locked ourselves up for weeks to nurture Anambra homeland law — Udeze

By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA—Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Dr. Somtochukwu Udeze, has recounted the rigorous process that led to the passage of the Anambra Homeland Law, saying lawmakers had to isolate themselves for weeks to properly deliberate and refine the legislation. Speaking with journalists at the Assembly complex in Awka, Udeze said […]

2027: Bandits collect taxes, govt offers excuses — Donald Duke

2027: Bandits collect taxes, govt offers excuses — Donald Duke

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA—Presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Dr. Donald Duke, on Wednesday delivered a strong critique of Nigeria’s security and governance situation, saying parts of the country are now effectively under the control of criminal groups. Speaking at an event in Abuja where he received the PRP Certificate of Return and […]

Fire outbreak in Senate office quickly contained during NDDC screening

Fire outbreak in Senate office quickly contained during NDDC screening

By Henry Umoru ABUJA—There was a brief fire outbreak in the Senate wing of the National Assembly on Wednesday, which was swiftly brought under control by lawmakers, preventing it from spreading further. The incident occurred at Senate Hearing Room 107 during the screening of Dr. Zainab Marwa as a member of the Governing Board of […]

Zamfara police neutralise bandit leader, arrest suspects, recover arms

Zamfara police neutralise bandit leader, arrest suspects, recover arms

By Idris Salisu, Gusau The Zamfara State Police Command says it has recorded another breakthrough in its ongoing operations against banditry and other violent crimes in the state. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Yazid Abubakar, the Command said operatives of the Violence Crime Response Unit (VCRU), led by CSP […]

Ondo vows to prosecute land grabbers, recover government property

Ondo vows to prosecute land grabbers, recover government property

By Dayo Johnson, Akure The Ondo State Government has vowed to prosecute individuals involved in the illegal encroachment, sale, or occupation of government lands and buildings across the state. The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr Kayode Ajulo, SAN, disclosed this while addressing ongoing efforts by the State Task Force on Property Protection and […]