Peter Obi’s Media Office rejects ‘Ruling Class’ agenda, urges focus on national issues
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Media Office of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has rejected what it described as the “rules of engagement set by the ruling class”, insisting that those responsible for the country’s challenges should not determine the focus of public discourse. The office said the […]
Climate change: Nasarawa govt warns residents charcoal tree-felling ban remains enforceable
Nasarawa State Government said the ban on cutting down trees in the forest and public places for the purpose of making charcoal is still active and attracts severe penalties in order to curb the effects of climate change, which has led to extreme weather conditions and environmental degradation.
Sobe residents, Edo Assembly speaker clash over electricity project
By Ozioruva Aliu Residents of Sobe community in Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State and the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, have disagreed over the delayed restoration of electricity supply to the community. The residents alleged that Sobe has been without electricity for more than eight years […]
CAN condemns killing of over 30 in Kauru, demands urgent security action
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Kaduna State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the killing of more than 30 residents of Narido (Kizakoro) community in Kamaru Ward, Kauru Local Government Area, describing the attack as a barbaric assault on innocent civilians. In a statement signed by its State Chairman, Rev. Caleb Bawa […]
Two-storey building collapses in Sokoto, no casualty recorded
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto A major disaster was averted in Sokoto State on Wednesday after a two-storey building under construction collapsed along Bauchi Road in Sokoto metropolis, with no casualty recorded. The structure collapsed at about 2:00 p.m., shortly after workers and passersby had evacuated the area following warnings that the building was showing signs […]
Video: Trump govt begins arresting foreigners with expired U.S. visas at airports
The administration of US President Donald Trump has expanded immigration enforcement at airports, with foreign nationals holding expired visas now being arrested while travelling through major airports across the country, according to a report by The New York Times.
