The Nigerian presidency has said that most of the insecurity plaguing the country’s North-Central region can be solved through grassroots strategies rather than military campaigns. Dr Abiodun Essiet, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (North-Central), told participants at a training workshop in Abuja on Tuesday that “almost 70 per cent” of the…
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has reaffirmed that the “Kano Agenda” remains the guiding principle of his administration, insisting it will always take precedence over personal or sectional interests. The governor’s remarks followed his recent move to align with a new political platform, as disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by his spokesperson, Sanusi…
The Labour Party Caucus in the House of Representatives has described as laughable the purported appointment of another lawmaker as the caucus leader by the former National Chairman of the party, Julius Abure. This is contained in a statement issued by the Labour Party Caucus Chairman, Rep. Afam Ogene, in Abuja on Tuesday. The News…
Rep Kabiru Maipalace, a member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, has disbursed ₦39.4 million in scholarships to 449 university students from his constituency in Zamfara State. Maipalace, who represents the Gusau and Tsafe Federal Constituency under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), announced the initiative on Monday in Gusau while addressing journalists. He said the scholarships…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has warned Nigerian activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore that his bail will be revoked if he makes further public comments deemed harmful to national peace and security. The caution was issued on Tuesday by Justice Mohammed Umar while ruling on Sowore’s bail application following his arraignment by the Department…
Nigeria’s Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has suspended the Action Democratic Party (ADP) over its refusal to sign the council’s binding constitution, escalating tensions within the nation’s coalition of political parties. The suspension was confirmed in a letter issued by IPAC National Secretary, Barrister Maxwell Mgbudem, following an emergency session of the council’s General Assembly held…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced the successful completion of the Awodi-07 appraisal and exploration well by Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), describing the results as a significant boost to confidence in the Joint Venture’s asset portfolio. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that the Awodi-07 well is situated in the…
The Zamfara Civil Society Organization has accused Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal of obstructing the Nigerian Federal Government’s efforts to address the escalating insecurity in the northwestern state, alleging that he is politicising the crisis for electoral gain. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the group’s spokesperson,Ahmad Ibrahim maradun, claimed that Governor Lawal has failed…
An Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court, on Monday, remanded 60-year-old man, Rufus Adebisi, standing trial over alleged N8.9 million visa fraud, at the Federal Custodial Centre in Ile Ife. Adebisi is facing trial on a five-count charge bordering on conspiracy, stealing, converting money to personal use and obtaining by false pretences. The Magistrate, Abosede Sarumi, who did…
Hezbollah has strongly criticised the Lebanese government’s decision to instruct the army to prepare a plan to disarm the Iran-backed movement, calling it a “grave mistake” that undermines Lebanon’s sovereignty and benefits Israel. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the group said it would treat the decision as “non-existent,” warning that it weakens Lebanon and…
