The European Union Centre for Human Rights Protection (EUCHRP) has commended the Nigerian government and military for making significant progress in its counter-insurgency operations. The Centre made this known in a report: “ Threats posed by Boko Haram/ISWAP, the response of the Nigerian State and plight of civilians”. In the report signed by Executive Director, […]
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Terrorism: Murder of preacher won’t break our trust in God, Buhari – Christian group
Despite the gruesome murder of Adamawa-based preacher, Rev Lawan Andimi, by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, the Northern Christian Forum of Nigeria (NCFN) has vowed to hold on to its faith and support for President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. The Christian group made this known at a press conference on Thursday condemning the wicked act which it described […]
Army/IMN Clash: CESJET seeks Court order stopping IMN spokesman from publishing book
The Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency, CESJET, has approached the state high court in Kaduna asking for an order to stop the spokesman of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Ibrahim Musa, from publishing a book on the clash between the IMN and the Nigeria Army saying it is capable of jeopardizing the ongoing […]
CALSER mourns Adamawa pastor, seeks religious unity against Boko Haram/ISWAP ideology
The Centre for Africa Liberation and Socio-Economic Rights (CALSER) has condemned the murder of Adamawa-based preacher, Lawan Andimi by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists. In a press conference on Wednesday in Abuja, CALSER President, Princess Ajibola believes the killing of the Christian cleric shows the radical sect’s desperation to provoke sectarian strife that could ultimately birth crisis. […]
Group cautions Islamic Bank against funding unsustainable projects in Ebonyi
A group, Association of Ebonyi State Indigenes in Diaspora (AESID) has cautioned the Islamic Bank in Nigeria to be mindful of the kind of project its providing loans to finance in Ebonyi state, adding that the current administration will not be in power forever. The group, in a statement signed by its spokesman, Ambassador Pascal […]
Abia: Group tackles Ohanaeze youths over performance of Governor Ikpeazu, backs Frank
A group, South-south Emerging Leaders Forum (SELF) has asked the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council (ONYC) to stop doing the bidding of politicians for it to be taken serious, asking the Igbo youth group to name laudable achievement of the Abia state governor in the last four years. The South-south group described as shameful for a […]
Don’t plant your seeds too early in 2020, NiMet warns farmers
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has warned farmers in Nigeria against early planting in the 2020 farming season to avoid losses. This was made known on Tuesday at the 2020 Seasonal Rainfall Prediction with the theme “The Role of Climate Information for Decision Making in a Changing Climate”. NiMet also predicted that a ‘normal to […]
Inter-faith group calls for nationwide prayers against killers of Adamawa Pastor
Following the gruesome murder of an Adamawa-based pastor, the National Inter-Faith and Religious Organization for Peace (NIFROP) has called on Nigerians to embark on a one-day intensive prayer and fast against his killers. Rev. Lawan Andimi was Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Michika Local Government Area of Adamawa State before his abduction […]
ICC: Group commends FG, seeks case against Boko Haram, IMN others
Contrary to preliminary examination activities by the International Criminal Court that its prosecutor could press three cases against the Nigerian government, the Global Amnesty Watch (GWA) has commended the Nigerian government for its effort in tackling threats to humanity. The international humanitarian organization made this known on Tuesday in a detailed report opposing ICC’s recent […]
Amotekun as Southwest’s Saddest Slide into Medieval Leadership
By Okanga Agila Day break has caught some Nigerian leaders on the wrong side of history. Aspiring for public office is as easy as dreaming dreams. But the most difficult aspect of dreams is the consummation of its reality. Most Nigerians have found themselves on the leadership plane. But their actions and utterances depict a […]