Kano Emirship: Stop maligning President Tinubu’s office, group tells Kwankwaso, NNPP

The Progressive Front of Nigeria (ProFN) has condemned the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and its leadership for making unfounded attacks on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his office. In a press statement, ProFN’s National President, Alhaji Musa Mohammed, expressed shock at the “catastrophic shallowness” of the NNPP leadership, particularly in Kano State, where the party’s chairman, Hashim Dungurawa, made …

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President Tinubu unanimously re-elected as ECOWAS chairman, reiterates call for regional force

President Bola Tinubu has called on Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS to work towards the establishment and sustenance of a regional standby force for the security and economic advancement of the community. Speaking during the opening of the 65th Ordinary Session of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government on Sunday, in Abuja, President Tinubu, who …

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FCT women protest Wike’s alleged attacks on Senator Kingibe

Women from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have protested the alleged attacks on Senator Ireti Kingibe by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The women, who gathered at the Unity Fountain Arena in the Maitama District over the weekend, marched to the Presidential Villa, demanding that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ‘call Wike to order’ and stop …

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Edo Voters Should Consider Candidate’s Capacity To Improve Security For Economic Development On Sept 21—Adobokashi

As the September 21 governorship election in Edo State draws near, Adobokashi For Edo Welfare Initiative, AFEWIN, a registered advocacy group, seeking improved socio-economic and democratic governance for Edo State, has added its voice of admonition to guide Edo voters in the process of electing a new governor for the State. According to a statement made available to the press …

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MacIver felicitate with Chief Sylva at 60

The Deputy Governorship candidate of the APC in Bayelsa State, Great Joshua MacIver has felicitated with the immediate Past Minister of Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva at 60 years, describing him as a man of remarkable leadership and vision for Bayelsa State and the Niger Delta region. According to MacIver, though the courts have yet to restore the mandate erroneously …

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Buratai Hails Service Chiefs, Praises Lagbaja’s Visionary Leadership, Troops’ Dedication

Former Chief of Army Staff and former Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusufu Buratai, has in a heartwarming display of solidarity and admiration, showered praises on the current crop of military leaders, headed by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa for his foresight and leadership capacity in leading the Armed Forces of Nigeria. …

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Popular Land Grabber, Mukaila Salau Arrested Over Alleged Murder Of Local Govt Staff

Popular land grabber, Mukaila Salau alias Actor and Muhammad Sulaimon a.k.a. Miyaki have been arrested by the Nigeria police over the alleged murder of a staffer of Ikosi-Ejirin local government, Kazeem Idowu Keshinro. The duo was arrested by the force CID and has been moved to Abuja for further investigations to be carried out. Their arrest is coming after the …

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GAC Members Meet Obasa Over Proposed Lagos Electricity Law

A delegation of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) has visited the Lagos State House of Assembly and held a meeting with the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa. The meeting which held behind closed doors on Thursday afforded a fruitful discussion concerning the proposed Lagos Electrification Agency Law which recently scaled second reading during plenary. The GAC delegation at the meeting …

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Court orders popular cleric Daddy Hezekiah to pay Polaris Bank manager N10m for human rights abuse

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered popular Anambra cleric and founder of Living Christ Mission, Rev. Onokogu Hezekiah (also known as Daddy Hezekiah), to pay N10 million to Polaris Bank manager, Hezekiah Duru, for violating his fundamental human rights. The cleric had filed a petition against Duru, accusing him of financial misappropriation and breach of trust, which led …

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Rivers: Niger Delta Group Writes CJN Ariwoola, Alleges Plot by Ex-Lawmakers to Intimidate Judiciary

A Niger Delta group, Concerned Niger Delta Vanguard, has written an open letter to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, alleging a plot by former lawmakers to ridicule the judiciary. The group claims that the recent transfer of cases involving the defection of 26 state lawmakers in Rivers State from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the …

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