Northern group cautions Shekarau over comment on Service Chiefs

The Northern Patriotic Assembly (NPA) has warned former Kano State Governor, Ibrahim Shekarau, to desist from running errands for coupists with his statements on national security and the service chiefs.  In a statement signed by its Director of Press, Muhammadu Adamu, on Thursday, the group said Shekerau’s remarks is “despicable and might be a manifestation of one […]

NOUN VC Tussle: Youth Group Drags AGF, 12 Others To Court

The registered trustees of the Youth Global Vision for Peace in Nigeria has instituted a suit at the Federal High Court Abuja, against the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, the Minister of Education, and the National Universities Commission, over the process of appointment of the Vice Chancellor of the National Open […]

Fighting insurgency and much ado about mercenaries

By Richard Murphy Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, is definitely riding the wave as the year 2020 poster boy of populism. From surviving terrorist Boko Haram’s targeted attacks to being able to show off completed model projects amidst an insurgency, he has certainly won the heart of many Nigerians and the people of his […]

NALDA: FG engages 17,000 rabbit farmers to boost economy

The federal government through the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) has commenced a programme for rabbit farming which is expected to engage 17,000 youths, especially in the south, as part of efforts to boost economy and reduce unemployment in the country. NALDA is expected to make available the rabbits, cage, vaccine and training for […]

Insurgency: Northern elders group seeks int’l support for Nigeria

The Northern Elders’ Council (NEC) has expressed solidarity with President Muhammadu Buhari and expressed confidence in his ability to effectively halt the remnants of terrorists in the country following the killing of farmworkers in Borno State.  The group, in a statement signed by its Assistant General Secretary, Dr Adama Kabiru, on Wednesday, described the killing as “barbaric, […]

Zabarmari Killings: Senate, Reps urged to face realities in insurgency war

Following the killing of farmworkers in Zabarmari, Borno State, members of the Senate and the House of Representatives have been advised to face the reality on the ground and see the fight against insurgency as a collective one.  The Coalition for Truth and Justice (CTJ) gave this call on Wednesday at a press conference in Abuja.  Speaking […]

AESID blames Umahi over killing of PDP member, fiance who refused to join APC

The Association of Ebonyi State Indigenes in the Diaspora (AESID) has called on the federal government to quickly intervene to avert political crisis in Ebonyi state, saying its deeply interested in the peace, prosperity and progress of the state. The concerns is raised over the recent open threat, intimidation and killing of two citizens for […]

Women, youths hold pro-Buhari, democracy rally in Abuja

Women and youths in the country yesterday gathered in Abuja, to hold a mega rally in support of the administration of President Mohammadu Buhari. The women under the umbrella body of Women For Buhari, at the rally called on Nigerians to accused unpatriotic Nigerians of act of sabotage against the government of President Buhari. The […]

Zabarmari killings: Group fingers opposition party, seeks probe

The North East Patriots Forum (NEPF) says there is a political undertone in the killing of farmers at Zarbamari community in Jere Local Government Area of Borno State.   Contrary to reports, the group said the dastardly act may not have been committed by Boko Haram terrorists, rather aggrieved opposition politicians in Borno.  The forum, which made […]

Group plans another pro-Buhari, national unity rally

The National Rebirth Movement (NRM) has announced a mega rally to show solidarity with President Muhammadu Buhari and the unity of Nigeria.  The group, in a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Usman Abubakar, on Monday, said the rally is scheduled for Tuesday, December 1 at the Unity Fountain, Abuja.  According to Abubakar, the march […]