Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has described as highly regrettable the conduct of troops caught on video maltreating suspected bandits arrested along Kaduna/Abuja road. Acting director, Defence Information, Col. Onyema Nwachukwu, while reacting to the trending video, stated that “the Chief of ...
Read More »Sacked Oyo council chairmen petition Buhari on Governor Makinde
Sacked chairmen of Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Oyo State have reported Governor Seyi Makinde to President Muhammadu Buhari for removing them from office. The chairmen, under the auspices of Association of Local Government ...
Read More »Court slams N100,000 cost against Buruji Kashamu
Federal High Court, Lagos, has awarded a cost of N100,000 in favour of Department of State Services (DSS) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) against Senator Buruji Kashamu. According to the ruling, Kashamu will pay N50,000 each to ...
Read More »Ihedioha raises panel to probe Okorocha, review last minute appointments
NMA suspends strike as state, doctors reach accord Imo State Governor Emeka Ihedioha has set up a panel to probe immediate past governor of the state, Rochas Okorocha and review appointments and recruitments carried out from 2015 till date. Ihedioha ...
Read More »Closure of AIT attempt to gag media, stifle public opinion, says PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned relentless attempt by All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government to gag the media as being witnessed in attacks on Africa Independent Television (AIT) by government agencies, especially the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). In a ...
Read More »Lagos State PDP, Jimi Agbaje differ on allegations of exploitation
The crisis rocking Lagos State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has worsened as a faction loyal to former Deputy National Chairman, Chief Olabode George, alleged that its gubernatorial candidate, Jimi Agbaje, mismanaged campaign funds and exploited members. State Chairman ...
Read More »We are prepared, waiting for Miyetti Allah’s threat, says Ohanaeze Ndigbo
Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo yesterday vowed not to bow to pressure of threats by the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) and surrender any portion of Igbo land for cattle breeding. It, however, stated that Ndigbo ...
Read More »Zamfara State Governor suspends emir, district head
Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle of Zamfara State has suspended with immediate effect the Emir of Maru, Alhaji Abubakar Chika Ibrahim, and the District Head of Kanoma, Alhaji Ahmad Lawal. A statement by the Director General, Government House Press Affairs, Alhaji ...
Read More »SEEDi seeks speedy constitution of next Federal Executive Council
The Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Economic Development Initiative (SEEDi) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to speed up the constitution of his next Federal Executive Council (FEC). According to the non-profit organisation, the nation’s economy faces a myriad of challenges impacting ...
Read More »Over one million new STIs recorded daily, says WHO report
Everyday, over one million new cases of curable Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are recorded among 15 to 49 years population, a World Health Organisation (WHO) research reveals. The figure amounts to over 376 million new cases annually of four infections, ...
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