…. declare years of prosperity ahead The National Inter-Faith and Religious Organizations for Peace (NIFROP), on Friday, prophesied years of prosperity ahead for Nigeria at the end of its special thanksgiving, praise and prayer session to mark the country’s diamomd jubilee. At the colourful event held at the Unity Fountain, Abuja, the clerics celebrated the nation’s […]
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Yoruba group demonstrates in support of Nigeria’s unity
The Coalition of Oduduwa Descendants (COD), on Friday, held a one million-man march for the unity of Nigeria, expressing firm belief and unalloyed commitment to peace and prosperity of the country. The rally, which was held in Abuja, was attended by 20 chapters of the group from the Federal Capital Territory and the 19 northern states. In […]
Boko Haram: Group describes Zulum’s Call for Chadian soldiers irresponsible
The Citizens Against Insurgency (CAI) has condemned the call by Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State for Chadian troops to help fight Boko Haram terrorists, describing it as “irresponsible” and “ill-conceived”. According to the group, ” no governor worth the mandate was supposedly given to him by the electorate, who are Nigerians, should ruminate over such […]
Ondo gov: APC accuses Mimiko of seeking third term
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that the former and two-term governor of Ondo state, Olusegun Mimiko, is plotting a third-term bid surreptitiously through Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), one of the political parties contesting the October 10 governorship election in the state. The ruling party said it is not surprising that the entire governorship […]
Zulum: Attacks cowardly propaganda, group urges military to sustain onslaught against terrorists
The Coalition of Northern Civil Society Organisations have urged the Nigerian military to sustain its current onslaught against terrorists in northern Borno. According to the CSOs, the recent attacks by the sect is a propaganda attempt, born out of desperation to remain relevant amidst massive success by the troops. Speaking at a press conference on […]
Zulum Convoy Attack: Borno Elders Charged to Lead Calls on Boko Haram Terrorists to Surrender
The Patriotic Elders Council (PEC) has charged fellow elders from the north-east to lead the call for Boko Haram terrorists to surrender. In a statement signed by its Secretary-General, Chief Simon Shango and made available to newsmen on Monday, the PEC challenged leaders and stakeholders from the region to rise up against the terrorists. […]
Boko Haram: APC governors rally behind Zulum to end terrorism
Governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have called on all Nigerians to support efforts of governor Babagana Umara Zulum, to end activities of insurgents and return the displaced citizens back to normal life in the North-east region. The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) believeed that the recent strategies and tactics currently adopted by Borno […]
Convoy Attack: Group urges Borno Gov, Military to remain focused on Counter-insurgency
The North-East Peace Assembly (N-EPA) has urged Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum and the Nigerian Military to remain focused in its fight against terrorism in the state. The group’s plea is in response to Friday’s attack by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), which resulted in the death of some persons including soldiers, policemen […]
Subsidy: Protest unnecessary, NYCN opposes NLC, TUC
National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has condemned the proposed call For mass action and strikes by the Labour Unions against the recent deregulation policy of the federal government. The youth body warned that it will amount to misleading unsuspecting Nigerians instead of be in the forefront of advancing a Socio-economic paradigm shift for the […]
Edo: APC tells Ize-Iyamu to accept outcome of election
Yobe state governor and the Chairman Caretaker/Extra-Ordinary National Convention Planning Committee ( CENCPC) Mai Mala Buni, his Kogi state counterpart Yahaya Bello and the candidate of the party at the just concluded Edo governorship election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, have met behind closed door in Abuja. It was the first outing of the APC candidate after […]