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Cross River council chair decries claims of herdsmen killing by youths
Mrs. Ada Charles Egwu, Chairman of Biase Local Government Area, has decried claims that some Fulani herdsmen have been killed by youths in the area.
Ekiti to boost rice production with pyramid project
Ekiti State government has said it had concluded plans to embark on massive production of rice to be able to meet both local and external demands of the product.
Ex-COAS tasks governments to fight insecurity as they fought coronavirus
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Azubuike Ihejirika has urged the federal and state governments as well as Nigerians to fight insecurity in the way they fought Covid-19 and won the battle.
Security agencies urged to probe Banji Akintoye’s letter on ‘plans’ to attack Southwest
The Yoruba Appraisal Forum (YAP) has urged Security Agencies to probe Prof. Banji Akintoye’s claim of alleged plans by some terrorists to attack the South West.
ACF worries over silence on helicopter ‘distributing’ weapons to bandits in Niger
The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, has expressed worry over the alarming state of insecurity in the country, saying the government’s silence in these circumstances was nothing short of conspiracy and betrayal of public trust.
Ex-President Jonathan says he won’t use political power to punish people
Former President Goodluck Jonathan said in Benin on Sunday that he never believed in the use of temporary political office to punish people.
Anambra communal clash: Hoodlums attack ex-chief judge, burn houses
Hoodlums on Sunday reportedly attacked a former Chief Judge of Anambra State (name withheld) and burnt several houses in a communal clash between Anaku and Omor communities in the Ayamelum Local Government Area of the state.
Four killed as gunmen invade Benue community
Four persons, including three teenagers have reportedly died following an attack by suspected gunmen in Yelwata community of Guma Local Government area of Benue State on Saturday.
Senator Anyanwu urges President Buhari to revisit Southeast commission bill
The former Senator who represented Imo East Senatorial district, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, yesterday called on President Muhammadu Buhari, to assent to the South-East Development Commission’s Bill, SEDC, before him (Buhari) as one of the ways to respond to the call for national dialogue by the Southern governors.
2023: Nigerian youths vow to compel, purchase form for ex-President Jonathan
Nigerian youths under the auspices of Youths Earnestly Demand for Goodluck Jonathan 2023, has promised not only to purchase nomination forms but also compel former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2023 presidential election.
Ex-IGP Ibrahim Idris urges Nigerians to support police
A former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Alhaji Ibrahim Kpotun-Idris, has called on Nigerians to support the Nigeria Police in its relentless efforts to tackle the recurring security challenges in Nigeria.
Edwin Clark: Nigeria will remain one
Hundreds of youths under the aegis of Omo Oduduwa United led by political thug turned agitator, Sunday Igboho, had converged in Osogbo on Saturday, marching through the streets in agitation for a Yoruba Nation.
House minority leader empowers 350 constituents with generators, freezers, motorcycles, tricycles
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State on Saturday in Asaba flagged off the distribution and presentation of empowerment items sponsored by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Ndudi Elumelu.
Kogi governor: Why we’re yet to ban open grazing
Unlike his counterparts in the southern part of Nigeria, Governor Yahaya Bello has said Kogi State will not ban open grazing until it has made provision for ranching.
Yahaya Bello: People are asking me to come and fix the country
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, on Friday said he is considering running for President in 2023. He made the comment while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today.
Igbo group: Unity of Nigeria negotiable
Izu-Umunna Cultural Association of Nigeria (IUCA), a Pan-Igbo Think-Tank, affiliated to Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has dismissed the claim that the unity of Nigeria was not negotiable, stating that the country’s unity was negotiable as strengthened and fortified by the resolutions of the Southern governors in their recent meeting.
Four suspects arrested over attack on Imo police station
The Imo state police command on Friday said that it had arrested four suspects in connection with the razing of Okigwe South Area Police Command Headquarters.
Customs: Why we engaged in shootout with smugglers
The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) Federal Operations Unit, Zone A, on Thursday said three persons were killed when the unit repelled an attempt to abduct its officer on duty.
UNN orator: Bob Marley inspired, liberated millions across the globe with music
Dr Ikenna Onwuegbula, the Orator of University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) has said that late Reggae Music Legend Bob Marley inspired and liberated millions of people across the globe with his musics.
Three killed as customs repel attempt to abduct officer
The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) Federal Operations Unit, Zone A, on Thursday revealed that three persons were killed as the unit repelled an attempt to abduct its officer on duty.
Benue First Lady decries incessant attacks on communities
First Lady of Benue State, Dr. Eunice Ortom has expressed deep worry over the recurring attacks on the defenseless rural dwellers in the state, pointing out that the crisis and killings have created sleepless nights for the Ortom’s administration.
PAPDAN: Over 8,000 employed in Lagos computer village
The Phone and Allied Products Dealers Association of Nigeria (PAPDAN) has said that the Computer Village in Ikeja, Lagos, creates no fewer than 8000 job opportunities for Nigerian youths.
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Thomas Tuchel: Wembley snub not personal for Tammy Abraham
Abraham was omitted from Saturday’s 1-0 FA Cup final defeat by Leicester, and has been on the periphery since Tuchel’s January arrival.
PDP governor endorse state police, restructuring, ban on open grazing
Governors elected on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday tasked President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately begin the processes towards the creation of state police.
Julian Draxler signs new PSG contract
Julian Draxler has signed a new contract with Paris Saint-Germain, the club announced on Monday.
FRSC, FUTO sign MoU for degree programmes
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal University of Technology (FUTO), Owerri for degree awarding programmes.
PDP governors call on President Buhari to deescalate, lower tension in Nigeria
Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Monday came hard on the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, calling on what they termed incompetent and rudderless All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government to take bold and deliberate steps to deescalate and lower tension in the country.
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Lagos to deal with fraudulent estate agents
The Lagos State government has vowed to deal ruthlessly with real estate agents who exploit and defraud residents, saying that their days are numbered.
Bayelsa governor: Only e-voting will ensure rancour free polls in Nigeria
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, says the hitch-free conduct of the recent Ijaw National Congress (INC) election through electronic voting indicated that Nigeria can hold rancour-free national elections by adopting such measures.
NLC mobilises to shutdown Kaduna Monday
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has started mobilising its affiliate unions and civil society organisations to join the strike in Kaduna State, scheduled to commence midnight Sunday, May 16.
Southampton confirm Arsenal target to leave club on free transfer
Bertrand has spent the last six years of his career on Southampton's books, scoring eight goals in 240 appearances, but he will walk through the St Mary's exit doors at the end of the 2020-21 season after failing to reach an extension agreement with the club.
Sam Allardyce: Premier League is becoming boring
Sam Allardyce has warned that the Premier League is in danger of becoming boring because teams have been "brainwashed" into using the same playing style.