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Bauchi Gov denies supporting Fulani herdsmen with AK47
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has denied reports that he had, during his speech last week in Lafia declared support to Fulani herdsmen with AK47.
The governor said.he had never shown support for crimes committed by…
Politics should not be do-or-die says Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged politicians to see politics as a means of developing the people and not as warfare.
Jonathan spoke yesterday at the Ecumenical Centre in Igbogene, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, during the…
Lagos CP condemns maltreatment of Lekki tollgate protesters, orders investigations
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Hakeem Odumosu has ordered immediate investigations into the maltreatment meted out to about 40 persons arrested for their alleged involvement in #OccupyLekkiTollgate protest on Saturday.…
Police arrest Mr Marcaroni, 22 others at Lekki tollgate
No fewer than 23 persons including popular comedian Debo Adebayo, also known as Mr Macaroni have been arrested by the police at the Lekki toll gate.
The comedian had joined other protesters at the tollgate to express his…
Shell in Nigeria: Polluted communities ‘can sue in English courts’
The UK Supreme Court has ruled that oil-polluted Nigerian communities can sue Shell in English courts.
The decision is a victory for the communities after a five-year battle, and overturns a Court of Appeal ruling.
The Niger…
Fani-Kayode has joined APC, says Gov Bello
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has dismissed as false media reports that he has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
This is against the backdrop of claims by Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State that…
FG refutes allegations leveled against ambassador-designate
The Federal Government on Wednesday refuted allegations leveled in an online publication against one of the ambassador-designates.
The ambassador-designate, Mrs. Ingekim Regina Ocheni was accused of corruption, human…
Plane catches fire after rebels attack Saudi airport
A civilian plane was engulfed in flames in an attack Wednesday by Yemen’s Huthi rebels on an airport in southern Saudi Arabia, the Riyadh-led coalition battling the insurgents said.
“A cowardly criminal terrorist attack launched…
Umahi visits APC Secretariat, demands more forms for South East
Ebonyi State Governor, Chief Dave Umahi on Wednesday asked the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to make more membership forms available to the South-East.
Umahi made the demand during an advocacy visit to the APC…
Press Freedom Day: NUJ decries incessant harrassment of Journalists
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Wednesday lamented the incessant harassment of Journalists in the country vowing however the sustain the tempo in its demand for safety and security of media professionals.
The NUJ…