At the heels of revelations from Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, accusing certain persons of fomenting hostilities in the South East, Rising-Up for a United Nigeria (RUN), in collaboration with Empowerment for Unemployed Youth Initiative (EUYI) and other front line Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately commence extradition proceedings against Mr. […]
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Nigerian Navy Intercepts 193 Bags of Narcotics, Arrests Suspect
The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT patrol team has intercepted a large wooden boat carrying 193 bags of cannabis sativa, weighing approximately 7,443 kilograms, and arrested a suspect, Asamani Emmanuel. According to a statement by the Base Information Officer of NNS BEECROFT, Hussaini Ibrahim, the contraband and suspect were seized along Badagry waterways during a […]
INEC Urges Political Parties to Prioritize Inclusion of Persons With Disabilities in Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged political parties to ensure the inclusion of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in appointments and nominations as candidates for elections. Prof. Kunle Ajayi, INEC National Commissioner supervising Osun, Ogun, and Ondo States, emphasized this during a one-day technical workshop held in Akure. The workshop, themed “Implementation of INEC’s […]
“Banks’ Credit Growth to Private Sector Slows Amid Tightened Monetary Policy”
The pace of deposit money banks’ credit expansion to the private sector decelerated by 5% in February 2024 compared to January 2024, as reported by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Data from the CBN indicated that credit to the private sector increased at a slower rate, reaching N80.86 trillion in February 2024, compared to […]
“Rivers State Governor Prioritizes Collaboration for Lasting Peace”
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reiterated his commitment to fostering collaboration and extensive consultation to ensure a liberated and enduringly peaceful state. Emphasizing a collaborative approach rather than autocracy, the governor aims to leave behind a legacy worthy of celebration. These affirmations came during the ceremony where the Certificate of Recognition and Staff of […]
“Rivers State Governor Pledges Collaborative Governance for Lasting Peace”
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reassured the people of the state of his commitment to collaboration and extensive consultation in ensuring a liberated and enduringly peaceful state. Emphasizing his approach as that of a team member rather than a dictator, the governor aims to leave behind a lasting legacy worthy of celebration. These remarks […]
NFIU Discovers IPOB Cells in 22 Countries, Including US and UK
The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has uncovered 27 cells associated with the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) in 22 countries worldwide, including the United States of America and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. According to the NFIU, both the US and the UK host the largest numbers of these IPOB […]
Mother and Others Applaud Death Sentence for Chinese Man Who Killed Girlfriend
Hajiya Fatima Zubairu, the mother of Ummulkhulsum Buhari, who was tragically murdered by her Chinese boyfriend, Frank Geng Quarong, has praised the Kano State High Court’s decision to impose the death penalty on Quarong for the heinous crime. Residing in Kano, Quarong was found guilty of culpable homicide and sentenced to death by hanging following […]
Youths Hail Lagos Govt For Seeking Special Status, Plans To Legislate LCDAs
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu-ked administration has been applauded for push for ‘special status’ for Lagos state and resolve to reintroduce the issue of the 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the ongoing constitution review.Youth Bureau commended the effort of the Lagos government through its Publicity Secretary, Saheed Adegboyega in a statement made available to newsmen […]
Lagos seeks special status, legislation of 37 LCDAs
The Lagos State Government has expressed its determination to push for a ‘special status’ for the state in the ongoing constitution review.The state government has also resolved to explore all avenues to reintroduce the issue of the 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the ongoing Constitutional Review process, to legislate the Council Development Areas.This […]