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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Cable TV: TSTV set to resume after initial setback
The TSTV Africa, Tuesday, paid a courtesy visit on the National Broadcasting Commission. The team led by Dr. Bright Echefu, the CEO of the organisation was recieved by Prof. Armstrong Idachaba, Ag. DG and Management of the Commission. Dr. Echefu disclosed that his organisation was ready to resume operations. He used the opportunity to express […]
Sahara Reporters Received $25m to Ridicule FG’s Anti-Corruption Fight, Group Alleges
An online publication, Sahara Reporters has been accused of working underground to frustrate the anti-corruption war of President Mohammadu Buhari’s administration. Equity And Justice In Politics And Governance Movement, at a press conference in Abuja, accused the online publication of receiving $25m to tarnish the image of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of […]
Insecurity: Nigerians urged to intensify prayers for military hierarchy, troops
The National Inter-Faith Religious Organizations for Peace (NIFROP) has tasked Nigerians to intensify prayers for the Service Chiefs and troops to defeat remnants of terrorists, bandits and all other criminal elements and their sponsors in the country. In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Bishop Sunday Garuba, on Tuesday, the inter-faith group said Nigerians must unite in prayer at […]
Banditry: Arewa Group drums support for Operation Sahel Sanity
…. expresses confidence in COAS Buratai’s decisive leadership The Arewa Youth Security Network (AYSN) has called on Nigerians to support the Nigerian Army’s recently launched Operation Sahel Sanity, labelling it as a success already. In a statement signed by Secretary-Gerneral, Comrade JImoh Jibrin, on Tuesday, the Northern group also expressed confidence in the Chief of […]
$800m oil sleeze: Buhari should resign as Petroleum Minister, Frank seeks probe
A political activist and former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Comrade Timi Frank, has condemned series of allegations of corruption currently in the country, especially the alleged $800million oil fraud. He has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to resign as Petroleum Minister. He also called on the National Assembly to thoroughly […]