The Southern Kaduna Peoples’ United Associations (SOKAPU) has said its attempt to formally declare readiness for reconciliation and dialogue over the protracted leadership crisis in Southern Kaduna was aborted after its National President, Engr. Samuel Tabara Kato, was allegedly prevented from delivering his address at a stakeholders’ meeting. In a statement made available to journalists…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to conduct a thorough investigation into the activities of a “Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council” (PFIPC) and all related matters. According to a statement by Presidential spokesman, the President directed that the investigation be concluded and a comprehensive report…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, on his 92nd birthday, describing him as a global icon and Nigeria’s literary star. This is contained in a statement personally signed by the President on Sunday in Abuja. Tinubu described Soyinka as an exceptional personality whose courage, intellect and lifelong advocacy for justice had…
Human rights activist, Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, has described the life of Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, as a summary of Nigeria’s tempestuous history, as he attains age 92. Okei-Odumakin, President of the Centre for Change, made the description in a statement on Sunday in Lagos to celebrate the renowned playwright. She said Soyinka’s life manifested …
The Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) State Chairmen’s Forum, Dr Aliyu Bello, says it is almost impossible for opposition parties to unseat the ruling APC in 2027 as they are in disarray. Bello, who is also the APC Chairman in Nasarawa State, said opposition politicians had failed to present governance plans different from…
Benue Deputy Governor, Dr Sam Ode has strongly condemned the gruesome attacks on Akpachi community in Ugboju District and Otukpo-Nobi community in Otukpo Local Government Area of the state. Ode said innocent citizens were brutally murdered in the early hours of July 12 by suspected armed herders. The deputy governor’s condemnation was conveyed in a…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a 38-year-old South African woman at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) Abuja for drug trafficking. This is contained in a statement issued by the Director of Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said that the suspect was found to…
Dr David Olofu, African Democratic Congress (ADC), senatorial candidate for Benue South Senatorial District has urged government at all levels to strengthen security in vulnerable communities following renewed attacks in Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA). Olofu made the call on Sunday while reacting to the early morning attacks on Apachi and Otukpo-Nobi communities in Okete…
The police is to arraign Adeniyi Adeyemi, the Director-General (DG) of a non-existing Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) in the Federal High Court on Tuesday. The police in a fresh court document marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/562/2025, charged presently Adeyemi and two others with eight counts of forgery, impersonation, among others. The charge was filed on Nov….
Chief Michael Aondoakaa (SAN), Benue 2027 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, has condemned the attacks on Akpachi Village and Otukpo-Nobi community in Otukpo Local Government Area. Aondoakaa’s condemnation was conveyed in statement on Sunday signed by his Media Assistant, Mr James Ian and made available to newsmen in Makurdi. The governorship candidate who is…
The Chairman of the Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association, ECNBA, Mr. Aham Ejelam, SAN, has rejected calls by Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Yomi Alliyu, SAN, for his resignation, insisting that he will not step down over what he described as “threats or unsubstantiated allegations.” Responding to an open letter written by Chief…
The Southern Kaduna Peoples’ United Associations (SOKAPU) has said its attempt to formally declare readiness for reconciliation and dialogue over the protracted leadership crisis in Southern Kaduna was aborted after its National President, Engr. Samuel Tabara Kato, was allegedly prevented from delivering his address at a stakeholders’ meeting. In a statement made available to journalists…
