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Family of detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nmamdi Kanu, has flayed the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) over its statement on the recent United Nations (UN) Rights Group’s call for the unconditional release of Kanu, describing their position as meaningless. CNG had, in a press conference, in Abuja at the weekend, … [Read more…]
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to instruct Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, to withdraw the threat to sanction the BBC and Daily Trust over their documentaries on terrorism in the country, whether through the Nigeria Broadcasting Commission (NBC) or any other agency of government. Mohammed had, … [Read more…]
The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), yesterday, expressed worries over theft and vandalisation of telecommunication infrastructures across the nation. NCC said security agencies can not be at all sites of the telecommunication infrastructures, hence, the need for stakeholders and consumers to protect them. Speaking in Ibadan at the Village Square Dialogue, a telecom consumer outreach programme … [Read more…]
The Police Command in Enugu State says it has launched an investigation to unravel and locate the missing Nollywood actress, Cynthia Okereke. The command said this in a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Enugu. Ndukwe said, “the current … [Read more…]
Gov Umahi’s brother did not reject RMAFC appointment -Ebonyi govt Ebonyi State Government on Friday dismissed viral reports in some sections of the media, alleging that Chief Austine Umahi, younger brother to Governor David Umahi, rejected his appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari, as the new Secretary of the Revenue Mobilization Allocation And Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). The … [Read more…]
As palpable fears of terrorists attacks continue to rise in the country, many have blamed the sad situation on the poorly equipped Nigerian security forces. A serving army captain, who spoke to Saturday Vanguard under the condition of anonymity, described the ambush against the presidential guards brigade as sad, adding that it was avoidable if … [Read more…]
Three schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram who struck at the Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, in 2014 escaped from Gazuwa and Uqba camps in Sambisa forest while guards slept at midnight. The three escapees, who are now women with children, were among the 250 school girls abducted on April 14, 2014, in Borno State when … [Read more…]
Disturbed by the growing onslaught of terrorists in the country especially their daring encroachment into Abuja, the nation’s capital, stakeholders in the South East have raised concerns over security of their homeland. The Alaigbo Development Foundation (ADF), Friday, raised the alarm that the South East zone was already vulnerable as far as security was concerned. … [Read more…]
Developing Story: Two Nollywood actors declared missing in Enugu Two Nigerian actors and members of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Cynthia Okereke and Clemson Cornel aka Agbogidi have been declared missing. Their family members disclosed that the two Nollywood stars failed to return home from a movie location in Ozalla town in Enugu State. The … [Read more…]
Naira-Dollar: EFCC raids Bureau De Change Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Friday raided the Wuse Zone 4 bureau de change hub of Abuja over the falling naira. It was learnt that the EFCC operatives are investigating claims that some individuals are mopping up and hoarding foreign currency thereby causing a scarcity … [Read more…]
Monkey Pox: Bauchi records outbreak, govt says no cause for alarm Bauchi State has recorded a case of monkey pox as well as two other suspected cases that are currently under investigation and observation. This was confirmed on Friday by the State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (BASPHCDA) through its Executive Chairman, Dr Rilwanu Mohammed while … [Read more…]
Buhari govt to impose another 5% tax on calls, data as Nigerians endure historic economic hardship The Muhammadu Buhari govt has finalised plans to levy a five per cent Excise Duty on all telecommunications services, including calls, SMS, and data services, a move that would further compound Nigerians’ economic woes. Finance Minister Zainab Ahmed shared … [Read more…]