Ohanaeze Seeks Peace As President Buhari Visits Ebonyi
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has called for peace and security ahead of President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to Ebonyi State. In a statement issued at the end of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Elders Council meeting held in Abakaliki yesterday and signed by the secretary-general of the association, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, the group said for transparency and clarity of […]
Sen. Adamu: Security Is Everybody’s Business
Sen. Abdullahi Adamu, the National Chairman of All Progressive Congress (APC) has told Nigerians to be security conscious, adding that “security is everybody’s business.” He gave the advice shortly after a courtesy visit to the Emir of Keffi, Dr. Shehu Chindo-Yamusa at his palace in Keffi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State on Monday. “We […]
We’ll Never Allow Terrorists Have Their Way-Sultan Of Sokoto
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has defined bandits as total terrorists who must be eliminated. The monarch expressed this when the Chief of Army Staff, General Faruk Yahya, paid him Sallah homage on Tuesday. “We will never allow terrorists to have their ways. The more we strategize to defeat them the better for […]
Biden Meets With Parents Of American Journalist Austin Tice Who Was Abducted In Syria
The parents of Austin Tice, an American journalist and Marine Corps veteran abducted in Syria, have already been waiting almost a decade for their son to return home. After a public plea for support over the weekend, President Joe Biden wasted no time, saying on Monday he would meet with them “today.” White House press […]
Roe v Wade: US Supreme Court May Overturn Abortion Rights, Leak Suggests
Millions of women across the US could soon lose their legal right to abortion, according to a leaked Supreme Court document. The document, published by Politico, suggests the top US court is in favour of overturning the Roe v Wade decision that legalised abortion nationwide. If the Supreme Court strikes down the 1973 ruling, then […]
Death Toll From Lagos Building Collapse Rises To 10
The death toll from the building collapse that occurred on Sunday night at 24, Ibadan Street in Ebute Meta, a heavily populated Lagos neighborhood, has increased to ten. The deceased was identified as a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), a bread seller, her adult foster son, David, an elderly woman, Iya Tahin […]
Edo Government Plans To Outlaw Street Begging
The Edo government has said that it is prepared to commence the evacuation of street beggars who refuse to take quality and meaningful employment. On Monday, Governor Godwin Obaseki addressed Muslim worshipers who paid a courtesy visit to Government House in Benin City. Anyone whose children were not in school and were begging or trading […]
PLAC Raises Alarm Over The Low Number Of Elected Female Legislators
Nigeria, according to the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC), needs to reconsider the law aimed at increasing the number of women in the federal and state legislatures to keep up with the global trend of increasing women’s engagement in government and politics. According to the report, this has resulted in strong lobbying and calls […]
FIFA Fines Nigeria Over MKO Stadium Brawl
World soccer ruling body, FIFA, has imposed a 150,000 Swiss Franc (about 154,128.75 USD) fine on Nigeria following the chaotic behavior of the fans at the end of the second leg Qatar 2022 World Cup play-off between the Super Eagles and Black Stars of Ghana at the Moshood Abiola Stadium on March 29. There was […]
Governor Ortom Asks For Tolerance Among Religious Followers
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue has called for religious tolerance between and among different religious adherents. This is contained in his goodwill message on Eid-el-Fitr to the Muslims which was signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Nathaniel Ikyur, and issued on Monday in Makurdi. He said that from his knowledge and understanding all […]
