The Chairman, African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto State, Alhaji Bello Isiyaku-Kigan, has assured that the party’s leadership remained intact at both the state and national levels. He faulted the action of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the removal of the party’s leadership, describing it as a misinterpretation of a court ruling. Isiyaku-Kigan…
A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, says it is inaccurate to tag President Bola Tinubu as being responsible for the crisis within African Democratic Party (ADC). Oyintiloye, who described the tag as “disturbing”, said this while speaking with newsmen on Monday in Osogbo, Osun. According to him, the leadership…
The Country Representative of Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL), Dr Ijeoma Nwafor, has canvassed for training of police personnel, traditional and religious leaders in conflict mediation in Nigeria. Nwafor stated this while featuring on the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Personality Interview Series on Monday in Abuja. She said that the call had…
The Forum of National Youth Leaders of all Political Parties in Nigeria (FNYLPPN) has condemned recent attacks on worshippers in Kaduna State, calling for intensified efforts to address insecurity nationwide. The forum, in a statement signed by its Chairman, Mr Eze-Onyebuchi Chukwu, on Monday in Abuja, also expressed concern over continued killings in Jos and…
The Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (Pi-CNG & EV) has reassured the public on the safety of natural gas following a vehicle explosion at a Kaduna motor park early Sunday. A statement signed by the Head, Brand and Communications Onyekachi Eke, Pi-CNG & EV, on behalf of Pi-CNG & EV management,…
President Bola Tinubu has approved a N3.3 trillion payment plan to settle outstanding debts under the Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme. The repayment plan followed a final review of legacy debts that have plagued Nigeria’s power sector for more than a decade. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo…
The Wife of Kebbi Governor, Hajiya Nafisa Idris, has charged residents on the proper use of insecticide-treated mosquito nets to curb malaria. Idris made the call on Sunday in Birnin Kebbi during her investiture as the state’s Net Ambassador, alongside wives of the local government chairmen, who were inaugurated as Net Advocates. She expressed concern…
The Nigerian Army troops in the early hours of Sunday, rescued 31 hostages abducted from a church in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Operational report made available to the News Agency said the attackers struck at an ECWA Church in Ariko village, targeting worshippers during a religious gathering. The report said the troops…
Gov. Monday Okpebholo has thanked Edo House of Assembly members for their support and harmonious working relationship with his administration. The appreciation is conveyed in a statement by Chief Press Secretary, Dr Patrick Ebojele, on Sunday in Benin. Okpebholo spoke following an Easter visit by Speaker of the assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, and other lawmakers to…
Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, says the National Assembly is synergising with the Federal and State governments to decisively address all the forces and triggers of armed attacks across the federation. Bamidele made this known in his Easter message on Sunday in Abuja. He said, “Today, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, our Lord and…
