President Muhammadu Buhari has promised that Nigeria will assist the Republic of Chad to stabilize, and return to constitutional order. Buhari made the promise on Friday at the State House, Abuja, while hosting Lt. Gen. Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, the President of the Transitional Military Council of Chad. According to […]
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Remains of Iniobong Umoren buried in her hometown
The remains of Iniobong Umoren, a 26-year-old graduate of Philosophy from the University of Uyo, who was murdered while seeking employment in Uyo, Akwa Ibom was on Friday, buried in her hometown, Nung Ita in Oruk Anam Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.With her family, relatives and friends paying […]
House on Reps dismisses report alleging that the Speaker, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila opposed the Southern Governors’ recent call for restructuring of the country
The House on Representatives has dismissed reports alleging that the Speaker, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has opposed to the Southern Governors’ recent call for restructuring of the country. The Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Hon. Benjamin Kalu said this in a statement released to journalists on […]
INEC Plans To Hold Emergency Meeting Over Attacks On It’s Offices
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has planned to hold an emergency meeting with all Resident Electoral Commissioners across Nigeria over attacks on its offices. INEC Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, made this known in a statement issued on Friday, adding that all RECs would be summoned […]
Anyone who opposes the southern governors on open grazing ban is evil; Benue State Governor
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has said anyone who opposes the southern governors on open grazing ban is an evil person who has a hidden agenda. The governor stated this on Thursday in Makurdi, the Benue state capital during the ‘Media Week and Communications Day 2021’ organised by the Catholic […]
Bayelsa State Government imposes a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the state
The Bayelsa State Government has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the state between the hours of 8pm and 6am daily. This was announced in a statement on Friday signed by the Commissioner for Information, Orientation, and Strategy, Mr Ayibaina Duba.According to Duba, the curfew would take effect from Sunday, May […]
Benue State police arrest eight suspected kidnappers and recovered the bodies of four victims.
Police operatives in Benue State have arrested eight suspected kidnappers and recovered the bodies of four victims. Anene Catherine, the Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the arrest of the suspects in a statement on Thursday. She explained that the suspects were part of a 10-man gang of kidnappers who escaped […]
Two policemen have been injured in another attack in Abia State.
Two policemen have been injured in another attack on a Police Divisional Headquarters in Abia State, south-east Nigeria. While many police stations have come under attack in the region in recent time, the latest incident makes it the second attack on police facilities in Abia since the beginning of the […]
Gunmen Demand N30m Ransom For Kidnapped Deeper Life Pastor.
Gunmen who abducted the Pastor of a Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Mayomi Ogedengbe in Irese Community near Akure have demanded a sum of N30 million as ransom. A family source disclosed to News men that the abductors are insisting on the payment of the ransom before he is released. The […]
Buhari, Aisha, Other Family Members Celebrate Eid At Presidential Villa.
President Muhammadu Buhari and members of his family on Thursday joined other Muslim faithful to observe Eid al-Fitr prayers at the presidential villa in Abuja. The wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, and some of their children were also at the prayers. Other top government officials including Senate President, Ahmed […]