Activists accuse El-Rufai of rights violation, clamp down on opposition A group, Citizens For Steven Kefas, has asked the Nigeria Judicial Council (NJC) to investigate the plight of Steven Kefas who has been imprisoned in the past 139 days over ...
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Niger State government moves to address child, maternal mortality
Niger State Governor Abubakar Sani Bello has said that the state is revamping and repositioning 247 primary health facilities in the state to make primary healthcare accessible and affordable in the rural areas. He disclosed that the state has developed ...
Read More »Arewa youths urge Nigerians to disregard ‘false’ reports on Osinbajo
Northern youths have joined the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and other Nigerians in their defence of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo over what they described as ‘false and fabricated’ reports against him. One of the allegations against the Vice President ...
Read More »Urhobo nation seeks better deal in Delta State, Nigeria
Smarting from what it described as marginalisation in the nation’s socio-economic and political landscape, the Urhobo ethnic nationality has demanded a better deal in Nigeria in view of its contributions to the nation’s resources. Consequently, the who-is-who in Urhobo met ...
Read More »Obaseki seeks peaceful resolution of conflicts, sacks aides
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has said peace and tolerance are essential in resolving and preventing conflicts, urging governments at all levels to be fair to all citizens irrespective of religious, economic or political differences. He noted being tolerant on ...
Read More »Again, Igbo in Benue State allege threat to their lives, property
The Igbo resident in parts of Benue State has again alleged that despite security measures put in place by Governor Samuel Ortom, their lives and property remain in danger. They said since they raised the first alarm over a month ...
Read More »Dickson sacks female official over alleged indiscipline as ex-aide disagrees, commits to truth
Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson State has relieved his Special Adviser on Talent Development and Gender Education, Mrs. Helen Bob, of her appointment. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fidelis Soriwei, said Bob was dismissed for ...
Read More »Benue Governor Samuel Ortom vows to prosecute corrupt officials without fear, favour
In line with his resolve to ensure accountability in public service, Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has reaffirmed the state government’s decision to prosecute officials found culpable of corruption. He stated this yesterday at Government House, Makurdi while swearing in ...
Read More »No mosque was demolished in Rivers, northern group insists, assures southerners resident in North of safety
Muslim community seeks dialogue over disputed land Following disputes over alleged demolition of a Mosque in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, the Coalition of Northern Youth Groups has said there was no demolition of any Muslims praying ground in the state. ...
Read More »Gombe ex-gov Dankwambo escapes abduction as armed bandits kill three
Kidnap passengers, ABU students on Abuja-Kaduna highway Former Governor of Gombe State, Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo narrowly escaped being kidnapped by armed bandits along the Abuja-Kaduna highway in Kaduna State. Besides, the kidnappers killed three persons and abducted several passengers on ...
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