The newly designated Nigerian High Commissioner to Zambia, Ambassador Nwanne Ominyi has pledged to ensure an increase and more fruitful bilateral relationship between the two countries. Speaking during a reception in his honour by his friends in Abuja Tuesday, Ominyi noted that the two countries already had a robust relationship […]
Month: April 2021
Osinbajo cautions on conflict,says Nigeria cannot afford another civil war
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, says Nigeria cannot afford another civil war because the consequences will be detrimental for the country. Osinbajo said this at an interactive forum of All Progressives Congress (APC) Anambra governorship aspirants, organised by the state chapter of APC Patriots in Abuja. “The thing about the kind […]
Abducted residents of Oyo community regain freedom
The owner of Agbo Hotel, Ogbomoso in Oyo State, Mr Oyedokun Oyeniyi, his wife, Busayo Oyedokun and seven others that were kidnapped on Saturday have been released by their abductors. The victims were reportedly released on Tuesday after payment of an undisclosed ransom. The Police Public Relations Officer in the […]
Senate erupts, unites against vicious Insecurity cycle
The Senate in Tuesday’s plenary resolved to call on the Security Agents to send adequate personne and equipmentl to communites in NIger state captured by Boko Haram terrorists. The resolution came after emotion- laden eruptions among lawmakers of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC and the opposition party the PDP […]
IPOB makes strident clarification, demands renaming of Imo Government House,others after slain Commander
The Proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB has demanded rechristening of the Government House and others for immortalization of its fallen Eastern Security Network ESN commander, Ikonso. Ikonso and 6 members of his team were killed by a combined team of security operatives , the Army,DSS and the Police on […]
NGE condemns suspension of Channels TV Programme ,accuses NBC of double standard
The Nigerian Guild of Editors( NGE ) has condemned the threat issued to Channels Television by the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, over an interview with the spokesperson of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mr. Emmanuel Powerful. Powerful had featured on Channels programme “Politics Today” on Sunday April 25, […]
Senate makes tough pronouncement, says PIB, Electoral Amendment Bill to be passed in May,June
Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the National Assembly would pass the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) by May while the Electoral Amendment Bill would be passed by June. Lawan stated this while playing host to visiting UK Minister for Africa, James Duddridge. the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona […]
Agricultural Scheme:FG to train 100 persons per state
No fewer than 3,700 persons are to benefit from the nationwide training on sustainable agricultural development scheme organised by the National Directorate of Employment (NDE). The Acting Director-General of NDE, Mallam Abubakar Fikpo disclosed this on Tuesday during the orientation ceremony of the beneficiaries in Awka, Anambra. Fikpo said 100 […]
JUSUN apologises for rude behavior, begs Minister to continue conciliation meeting
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), has apologised to the Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, over its unfriendly labour approach at a conciliation meeting. JUSUN’s General Secretary, Mr Isaiah Adetola tendered the unreserved apology in a letter dated April 26, and addressed to Ngige. In the […]
Wike imposes curfew on border communites to check Insecurity
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has imposed curfew on all entry and exit points of the state following recent killing of security personnel by unknown gunmen in parts of the state to Wike in a statewide broadcast on Tuesday, said no vehicle will be allowed into or travel out of […]