Residents of Gwara and Kono-Boue communities in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, yesterday, fled the area after gunmen suspected to be cultists killed six persons in the council. It was gathered that the gunmen, numbering about seven, invaded Gwara community in the morning, shot indiscriminately and left three persons dead without any challenge. […]
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By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa Mo was a detrabilised Nigerian. Initially when he joined us in the Chambers, we were all curious to know how he would fit into the various struggles of the Chief, on behalf of the masses, at the National Conscience Party platform and civil society generally. Apparently, Mo had his own revolutionary passion […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The perennial occurrence of gas flaring and oil spills in the Niger Delta region of the country has become very worrisome. The stories of suffering of the people of the Niger Delta as a result of gas flaring is pathetic and should have no place in modern oil exploitation. Over the years, various governments from […]
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