Experts urge action to stop South Africa xenophobia
Nigerians and other African migrants living in South Africa are increasingly living in fear following renewed anti-foreigner protests in parts of Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town, and KwaZulu-Natal, where tensions have prompted many to close businesses early and avoid public gatherings.
Oyebanji suspends night vigils after Ekiti attack
Biodun Oyebanji, Governor of Ekiti State, has ordered the suspension of night vigil programmes in churches across Eda Oniyo community in Ilejemeje Local Government Area following a deadly attack that left a pastor killed and several worshippers abducted.
Jigawa, Kano, Katsina lead out-of-school crisis — UNICEF
UNICEF has identified Jigawa State, Kano State and Katsina State as the states with the highest number of out-of-school children in Nigeria, warning that urgent investment in early childhood education is critical to reversing the trend.
ACF denies leadership change, affirms constitutional process
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has dismissed reports alleging a change in its leadership, describing the claim as false, unconstitutional, and without effect.
Uyo int’l flights to spur jobs, investment – Keyamo
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has said the commencement of international operations from the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, would boost tourism, trade and investment in the state and Nigeria at large.
PDP Unity: Let’s forgive each other — Lamido
A former Governor of Jigawa State and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sule Lamido, has called on members of the party to forgive one another and put aside internal divisions in order to reposition the opposition party ahead of future elections.
