The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised concerns about the security challenges in the country ahead of the 2023 general elections. With about nine months to the polls, INEC, however, allayed fears that the elections might not hold due to security threats. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, made the […]
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Police intercept AK-47 rifles hidden in bags of beans heading for East, nab 23 suspects
Police operatives have intercepted over 52 firearms, including AK-47 rifles hidden in bags of beans, on their way to the eastern part of the country. According to the Police a total of 52 firearms, including RPG launcher, General Purpose Machine Gun, 36 AK-47 rifles, English shotguns, locally-made arms, pump action, […]
From Foreign Scene, Finland Says She Will Join NATO ‘Without Delay
Finland’s president and the prime minister said on Thursday they were in favour of joining NATO and a formal decision would be taken this weekend, after Russia’s war in Ukraine sparked a swift u-turn in opinion. “Finland must apply for NATO membership without delay,” President Sauli Niinisto and Prime Minister […]
SGF Directs Emefiele, Heads Of Agencies, Others With Political Ambition To RESIGN.
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has directed the Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, ambassadors, heads of agencies, and other government appointees with political ambition to step down. In a circular issued on Wednesday, the directive affected the CBN Governor who is among the heads […]
A female student of the Shehu Shagari College of Education has been killed and burnt in Sokoto by irate youths.
A female student of the Shehu Shagari College of Education has been killed and burnt in Sokoto by irate youths. According to the police, Deborah Samuel, a level-two student, was accused of making a social media post that blasphemed the holy prophet Muhammad (SAW). The police said the students forcefully […]
Buhari Appeals To ASUU President To Consider Students’ Plight And Call Off Strike
President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to consider the plight of students and call off its ongoing strike. He made the appeal at the 19th National productivity day and conferment of the National Productivity Order of Merit award held on Thursday. The President […]
PDP dumps zoning, throws presidential ticket open
The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has opted to throw the contest for its presidential ticket open rather than zone it to a particular region of the country. National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Debo Ologunagba, announced this decision on Wednesday while briefing reporters at […]
The Chairman Senate Committee on Land Transport, Senator Abdufatai Buhari, speaks during an oversight of the Moniya Railway station in Ibadan
The Chairman Senate Committee on Land Transport, Senator Abdufatai Buhari, on Wednesday asked the Chinese government to show concern for the passengers abducted in the Abuja-Kaduna rail Corridor. Gunmen had attacked a Kaduna-bound train on March 28, killing eight people and injuring over 20 several passengers. Others were also whisked […]
Anambra elders protest govt interference in town union election
Elders of the Awgbu community in Orumba North Council Area have appealed to the state government to assist in solving the town union crisis currently rocking the community. The elders made the plea in a Press briefing yesterday, in Awka, expressing concern that the opposing faction had fixed the town […]
Sensitization Programme On Female Genital Mutilation Ends In Awka.
The Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike says Governor Soludo’s administration is passionate about the health and wellbeing of Anambra women. Dr. Obidike stated this during a sensitization programme on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) organized for the twenty-one local government supervisors, some traditional birth attendants and medical students […]