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The Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) is upbeat that its leader, Nnamdi Kanu would soon be a free man, going by the recent directive by the United Nations to the Nigerian Government. Kanu, who is currently facing trial, has been in the detention facility of the Department of State Service (DSS) in Abuja, the nation’s … [Read more…]
Palpable fear has gripped natives and residents of South West over recent series of attacks and abductions in the area. They include kidnapping by some gunmen of a traditional ruler, the arrest of suspected about 168 suspected criminal in Ondo and Oyo States. But Amotekun, the South West Security Network has assured residents of their … [Read more…]
APGA standard-bearer, Frank Nweke, to explore Enugu’s Knowledge Economy Debbie Egbo & Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu A former Minister for Information and the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, governorship candidate in Enugu State, Frank Nweke II, has decried the level of unemployment in the state, promising to ignite interests in what he called the state’s “knowledge … [Read more…]
INSECURITY: NSA, INEC chair differ on conduct of polls in 2023 National Security Adviser (NSA), Major Gen. Babagana Monguno, has assured that the 2023 general elections must hold and in an atmosphere devoid of violence and malpractices. He spoke against the backdrop of fears raised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other stakeholders that … [Read more…]
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged politicians and public office holders not to gag the media, saying press freedom remains important in a democracy. He made the appeal, yesterday, at a workshop organised by the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), themed: “Journalist and digitalisation: the imperative of good corporate governance” at Ikeja, Lagos State. … [Read more…]
His Highness, Muhammad Sanusi II, yesterday, expressed his angst at the current situation Nigeria has found herself, insisting that the country is in a deeper hole and a bigger mess now, than it was in 2015. The Khalifa of the Tijanniyah Sufi Order of Nigeria also warned that 2023 will be worse, compared to what … [Read more…]
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, Thursday appealed to Google to deny members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) access to its platform. Speaking in Abuja yesterday when a team from Google visited him, he said the “proscribed terrorist group” were using the platform for their acts of violence and destabilization. He … [Read more…]
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has said ongoing security challenges and emerging threats require the military and other relevant stakeholders to be several steps ahead of non-state actors while also stepping up local production of armaments. He stated this after receiving a presentation on “Defence Transformation and National Security: Strategic Options for Nigeria of the Future” … [Read more…]
Mustapha Balogun, a former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), is dead. Family sources confirmed the death of Balogun, who became IGP in March 2002, to Daily Trust on Thursday night, but did not go into details. Born on August 8, 1947 at Ila-Orangun in Osun State, Tafa Balogun, was the 21st Inspector-General of Police. He was … [Read more…]
The Plateau Government has revoked the licence of all Nursery, Primary and Secondary schools operating in the state. The State Commissioner of Education, (secondary), Elizabeth Wampum, disclosed this at a press conference on Thursday. According to the commissioner, the decision was taken after the realisation that over 5000 private schools were operating without license. She … [Read more…]
ENUGU: Nweke, APGA Guber candidate condemns demolition of Kenyatta market by state govt …Promises greater sensitivity and accountability in decision making if elected Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu The Enugu State Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Frank Nweke II, has described the demolition of Kenyatta market by agents of the state government as … [Read more…]
After about 15 years of negotiation on how to move to a more befitting permanent site, the Kenyatta building materials market located along Kenyatta Street in Uwani- Enugu has been demolished by the Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority (ECTDA), on Thursday. The permanent site for the market located at Ugwuaji, along Enugu-Port Harcourt expressway, has … [Read more…]