Pick southern presidential candidates, group asks PDP, APC

Nigeria Equity Group (NEG) has urged the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to choose Southern Christians as their presidential candidates in the 2023 election. NEG, an independent political movement advocating inclusion ahead of 2023, said for fairness and balance in the Nigerian political space, both parties should ensure […]

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Southeast is Nigeria’s strategic industrial hub – Osinbajo

Minister of State for Environment, Sharon Ikeazor (left); Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano; Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo and Minister of State for Industry, Trade and investment, Marian Katagun during the commissioning of Digital Leader Industrial Hub in Akwa…yesterday inaugurates shared facility for MSMEs, new power station in Anambra assures 2nd Niger Bridge completion by October […]

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Yoruba elders caution Sanwo-Olu against recognising Seriki Fulani of Lagos

Raises alarm over influx of foreign herders into state The Senior Elders Forum of the Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE) has cautioned Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu against recognising someone as Seriki Fulani of Lagos State. It also alerted the governor and other critical stakeholders about influx of foreign herders into the state. The body […]

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IGP tasks states on credible officers for community policing

Obaseki pleads with military to monitor Benin-Auchi road Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba Alkali, yesterday, urged state governments and police officers to ensure that persons engaged for community policing are people with proven character and integrity. Alkali said the Federal Government has adopted community policing to check crime and criminality, adding that the practice […]

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Sanusi warns against reckless borrowing to consume

Former Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi, yesterday warned that Nigeria cannot continue to borrow to fund consumption. He warned against reckless borrowing, saying it is a sacrifice that must be made now. He called on the country to “move the country to path of fiscal sustainability.” Sanusi, also a former Governor of the Central Bank […]

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NDA attack, slap on military, Yoruba, Northern elders fume

Bandits contact NDA, demand N200m ransom for abducted Major – Source Nigeria’s security on reverse gear, says Arewa leaders Group demands immediate overhaul of security architecture Nigerians have lost hope in Buhari, APC, says PDP Barely five days after the National Security Adviser, Major General Babagana Monguno (retd.), announced that the President’s security strategies were […]

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Nigeria building alliance against moves to stop funding oil projects – Osinbajo

The Vice President, Pros Yemi Osinbajo has disclosed that the country is forming a coalition with other affected countries in order to stop attempted moves to halt funding of fossil fuel. Mounting pressure towards zero-emission has been drying up investment for fossil fuels related projects, a development that would drastically affect oil dependent economies like […]

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Six bandits, two police officers killed in Plateau gun duel

Six armed bandits and two police officers have died, as the criminals engaged the police in a gun duel at Mangu Local Council of Plateau State. A witness said on Monday, August 23, that some armed robbers blocked the road at Dertim in the same village and robbed many people. They reportedly left and returned […]

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Kebbi Assembly speaker, deputy impeached

Both the Speaker of Kebbi State House of Assembly, Ismail Kamba, and his deputy, Muhammadu Aliyu, have been impeached. Immediately Muhammad Abubakar Lolo from Bagudo constituency was named speaker. While addressing reporters yesterday, at the House of Assembly complex, the Chairman, House Committee on information, Mohammed Shanga, said the impeachment became necessary due to alleged […]

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