Following a report by the United States Department of State on the alleged killing of protesters at the Lekki toll gate, the Centre for African Liberation and Socio-Economic Rights (CALSER) has called for sanctions on Amnesty International, Cable News Network (CNN) and others for misleading the world. The group said the US has vindicated the Nigerian Army […]
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Oyakhilome got it wrong, COVID-19 vaccine saves lives – NIFROP
The National Inter-Faith Religious Organizations for Peace (NIFROP) is appalled by the anti-vaccine stance of the founder of Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, who has issued messages to discourage people from taking the COVID-19 vaccines. NIFROP is concerned that “Oyakhilome has taken his showmanship too far without regard for how his campaign of misinformation impacts […]
Effium killings: Group seeks emergency rule in Ebonyi
The Association of Ebonyi State Indigenes in the Diaspora (AESID) has called on the federal government to immediately declare a state of emergency in Ebonyi state to put a stop to the ongoing killings defenceless citizens in Effium community, a suburb in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the state. According to AESID, another group of […]
He did not work for me, Akpabio denies jailed Professor
The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio has denied claims that he compromised the convicted electoral officer during the Akwa-Ibom senatorial election. He said that the claim by the Peoples Democratic Party that the jailed Electoral Officer, Prof Peter Ogban was convicted for allegedly rigging an election in favour of the All Progressives Congress […]
Abia bye-election: APC confirms Kalu as candidate
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed that it will fully participate in Saturday’s bye-election and win in Aba North and Aba South federal constituency seat with its candidate, Mr. Mascot Uzor Kalu. INEC has scheduled Saturday March 27th to conduct the State House of Assembly election in Aba North and Aba South of […]
NIFROP ends 3-day intercessory prayers for Buhari
The National Inter-Faith and Religious Organizations for Peace, NIFROP yesterday ended a 3-day prayer to supplicate for the success of the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration. The prayer session that commenced on Tuesday and ended on Thursday is part of the divine mandate given to the group to intercede for Nigeria and President Muhammadu Buhari. […]
Akwa Ibom: Court has vindicated APC, Akpabio – Nabena
Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Yekini Nabena, has said that the Court has finally vindicated the Minister of Niger Delta, Sen. Godswill Akpabio and the ruling party having handed a three years jail term to Prof. Peter Ogban, a professor of Soil Science at the University of Calabar, used to […]
PEF: Coalition absolves Bobboi of alleged nepotism, lauds his transparency
The Coalition of Human Rights Groups in Nigeria (CHRGN) has absolved the Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Equalization (Management) Board, Ahmed A. Bobboi of allegations of nepotism. The coalition noted that Bobboi has displayed an unalloyed commitment to achieving the mandate of the agency through the introduction of policies that promotes transparency and accountability. It said it […]
Effium community: Ebonyi indigenes seek FG intervention over fresh killings
The Association of Ebonyi State Indigenes in the Diaspora (AESID) said it is alarmed by the persistent killings ongoing in Effium community, Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the state, calling on the federal government led by President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently intervene and put an end to it. The Ebonyi indigenes said The “senseless attacks […]
Bobboi: Appraising a reformer at PEF
By Leonard Aluor Prolific novelist and scholar, Prof. Chinua Achebe once reminded of a great virtue Nigerians have discarded, but which is still haunting the nation. He said, “One of the truest tests of integrity is its blunt refusal to be compromised.” Leaders who demonstrate a strength of character or refusal to be compromised often […]