A group of Civil Society Organisations has passed a vote of confidence on the Attorney- General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN. In the last few weeks, there has been what the minister described as campaign of calumny against him and some other government officials in the administration of President […]
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Akpabio goes to Court, says Nunieh lied
The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, said he has instructed his lawyers to seek necessary redress in a Court of competent jurisdiction on his behalf over the defamatory statements made by the former acting managing director of the Interim Management Committee of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Ms. Joy Nunieh. Ms […]
Banditry: Group warns sponsors, promoters of insecurity to desist or be exposed
… praises COAS for aggressive strategy in ending security threats The Northern Security Crusaders (NSC) have warned sponsors and promoters of banditry in the northwest to desist from the act or risk being named and shamed. The group also saluted the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai for once again raising up […]
Insecurity: NDMG seeks global support for Nigeria against int’l terrorist networks
The Nigerians in Diaspora Monitoring Group (NDMG) United Kingdom Chapter says Nigeria needs the support of the world to overcome a new wave of terrorism in the country. According to the group, Nigeria is faced with another dimension of terrorist activities in the Islamic State (ISIS) after flushing out remnants of Boko Haram/ISWAP. In a statement signed […]
Relief as FG reopens Enugu Airport Aug 30
The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, says the Akanu Ibiam International airport, Enugu will reopen for normal business on Aug. 30. Sirika gave the assurance at the airport in Enugu after inspecting the progress of ongoing rehabilitation of the runway and upgrade of other infrastructure, aiming toward international standards, on Tuesday. According to him, […]
WTO: APC governors forum back Okonjo-Iweala
The Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) has called on member countries of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to support Nigeria’s candidate for election into the office of the Director-General, Dr Ngozi Okonjo Iweala. In a statement issued Wednesday in Abuja, chairman of the forum and Kebbi state governor and Governor of Kebbi state, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, […]
Media attacks on Prophet Omale unwarranted, Group says
A group, Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum has condemned the media attacks on Abuja based pastor of Divine Hand of God Prophetic Ministries International, Pastor Emmanuel Omale. The forum described as blackmail the recent articles circulated over the media about the Abuja based pastor, saying it was an attempt to discredit the man of God for […]
Sexual Harassment: Nunieh lied, Akpabio retorts
The Minister of Niger Delta, Godswill Akpabio has described sexual harassment allegations against him by Ms. Gbene Joi Nunieh, the erstwhile Acting Managing Director of the Interim Management Committee, of the Niger Delta Development Commission, (NDDC) as litany of lies. Ms Nunieh in an interview she granted recently accused the Minister of corruption, sexual and […]
N-Power: Massive Registration an indication of public acceptance of Batch C – Expert
The massive registration of youths for the Batch C stream of the N-Power programme has been attributed to the transparent process the honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development has introduced in the implementation of programmes and policies in the ministry. This was stated in an interview by Dr Gbolahan Agbaje, a […]
Retirement of 365 soldiers not linked to Boko Haram, group reveals
A report by the Independent Monitors Project (IMP) has rubbished insinuations that 365 soldiers retired due to low morale in the fight against Boko Haram/ ISWAP terorists. IMP said after a week-long extensive investigation and assessment of the North-East, it discovered that contrary to speculations, the troops are in high spirits, dedicated and commited to winning the […]