Abuja-Kaduna railway: Passengers can now buy tickets online

The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the e- ticketing solution following numerous complaints by commuters on ticket racketeering at the Abuja – Kaduna train Stations. The Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Ameachi, disclosed this today at the launch of the e- ticketing online solution held virtually in his office in Abuja. In a […]

2021: NiMet CLIMATE PREDICTION MOST CREDIBLE, RELIABLE – Prof Mashi

As beneficiaries of the Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) by the Nigerian Metrological Agency (NiMet) look forward to this year’s event, the Director-General of the agency, Professor Sani Abubakar Mashi has assured that the organisation is now better placed than before to deliver on its mandates and responsibilities. According to the Director-General, the level of attention […]

Nigeria has impeccable human rights record, group tells ICC, AI

The Coalition of Human Rights Monitoring Groups (CHRMG) says Nigeria has made significant strides in human rights compliance in the prosecution of the war against terrorism.  The human rights group, which made this known at a press conference on Thursday in Abuja, also noted that the troops have adhered to international best practices in its […]

NDF threatens mass action against ICC, AI

The National Democratic Front (NDF) has warned the International Criminal Court (ICC), Amnesty International (AI) and other “enemies of Nigeria” to prepare to meet the masses, whose lives they are jeopardizing with their subversive activities. The NDF made this known on Tuesday in reaction to the alarm that these international organisations are colluding to undermine Nigeria’s war […]

Group warns Nigerians about war mongering diaspora

Nigerians have been alerted of a grand plot by “destructive elements” in the Diaspora to plunge the country into war by sponsoring terrorism.   Nigeria First, a social-political and economic movement gave the notice on Monday in Abuja at its inaugural press briefing on the state of the nation.  In his speech titled, “We must save Nigeria before the destructive […]

Ebonyi indigenes tackle Umahi over ownership of multi-billion naira PH hotel

Association of Ebonyi State Indigenes in Diaspora (AESID) has asked Governor David Umahi to speak up over a viral picture of a multi-billion Naira hotel located in Rivers state, allegedly named after Osborn Umahi. The association expressed concern that the governor had maintained the sealed lips since the images of the said Port-Harcourt Osborn La […]

Marte victory: Group applauds Army, urges vigilance against insurgents

The Coalition Against Terrorism and Extremism (CATE) has hailed the Nigerian Army for another successful onslaught on Boko Haram terrorists in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State. The centre, in a statement on Sunday, said the insurgents suffered decisive damage but urged the troops not to allow them to regroup.  Recall that troops of Operation Tura Takaibango […]

Don’t attach religion to Nigeria’s insecurity, Centre tells UK parliament

The Centre for International and Strategic Studies (CISS) has warned the House of Lords in the United Kingdom against attaching religion to Nigeria’s security challenges, as any sanction would do the country more harm than good.  The centre, which gave the warning in a press conference on Wednesday, in Abuja, also advised the British parliamentarians to […]

Group raises concern over Niger Delta pipeline security contracts

A civil society group on the platform of Conduct and Due Process Group has raised an alarm that the peace and tranquility enjoyed by the residents of areas where oil production facilities are situated may soon come to an abrupt end if the conflict between the two directors of a pipeline security surveillance company are […]

Don’t use sanctions against Nigeria, UK House of Lords told

The Centre for Africa Liberation and Socio-Economic Rights (CALSER) has warned the House of Lords in the United Kingdom against promoting terrorism with its call for sanctions on Nigeria.   According to the centre, such sanction would truncate Nigeria’s democracy and ultimately enhance terrorism. The CALSER made its stance known at a press conference on Sunday in Abuja in […]