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Release Yakasai, stop hounding critics – SERAP tells Nigerian govt
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has demanded the unconditional release of former Special Adviser on Media to Kano State Governor, Salihu Tanko Yakasai from detention.According to the victim's father and…
Yakasai: PDP demands unconditional release of Ganduje’s sacked aide
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded the “immediate and unconditional release” of Salihu Yakasai, son of elder statesman, Tanko Yakasai, from security custody.Yakasai, according to his father, was arrested by the Department…
JUST IN: Ganduje sacks media aide Yakasai, who criticised APC, Buhari
The Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has sacked his Special Adviser on Media, Salihu Tanko Yakasai over “his continued unguarded comments and utterances which are deemed contrary to the stand of the All Progressive Congress…
Jonathan wins continental award for leadership (Photos)
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has been awarded the "African Peace and Security Leader of the Year 2020".The award was conferred at the 9th edition of the African Leadership Person of the Year Awards organised by the African…
I’ll run for president in 2023 if insecurity doesn’t end – Doyin Okupe
In this piece, Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to former President Jonathan, Dr Doyin Okupe explained that he would run for president in 2023 if banditry, kidnapping, herdsmen ravaging of the southwest and Boko Haram, all…
PDP national auditor denies accusing Secondus of financial impropriety
The National Auditor of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Adamu Mustapha, has denied accusing the National Chairman of the party, Prince Uche Secondus of financial impropriety.Mustapha said this when he addressed newsmen on Thursday in…
Kagara abduction: FG abandoned us – Niger gov
The Niger State Government says the Federal Government has abandoned the state as it battles to secure the release of the 27 students and 15 staff of Government Science College (GSC), Kagara abducted last Wednesday.Speaking on Thursday,…
Malami won’t let Bawa succeed as EFCC boss – Sagay
The Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), Prof. Itse Sagay, says he is afraid that the new Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa may not be given the free hand to…
Biafra: Igbo Not At War With Nigeria – Ohanaeze Cautions Nnamdi Kanu
Apex Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has warned that those making inflammatory utterances capable of putting Igbo people in danger must desist from doing so.President-General of Ohanaeze, Prof. George Obiozor stated this at a…
2023: Why El-Rufai Can’t Be Jonathan’s Running Mate – Omokri
Former Special Assistant on New Media to ex-President Jonathan, Reno Omokri has said that the former president would not pick Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai as running mate in the 2023 presidential election.He further…
“I fought with demons while in prison” – Olisa Metuh
A former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olisa Metuh, has recounted his experience in prison custody, saying he "fought with demons".He spoke when some PDP faithful received him at the party…
PDP faults Senator Adeyemi for calling Gov Ikpeazu ‘drunkard’
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described Senator Smart Adeyemi’s verbal attack on Abia State governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu as irresponsible.The party stated this in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola…
“Please, don’t carry AK-47″ – Bauchi gov begs herdsmen after self-defence backlash
The Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed, has begged Fulani herdsmen against wielding AK-47 rifles after he was heavily criticised for saying that they carried the weapons for self-defence.He made the appeal at the Galambi…
Buhari not serious about peace talks, must personally lead peace talks – Bandits
As Northern Nigeria continues to grapple with banditry and associated ills like kidnapping, President Muhammadu Buhari has been offered an opportunity to bring it all to an end.A masked bandit told Daily Trust that the president should…
Amnesty: No pardon for criminals without repentance – Cardinal Onaiyekan
Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja Archdiocese, Cardinal John Onaiyekan says criminals must show genuine evidence of repentance before qualifying for amnesty from the government.He said that while he was in support of forgiving…
JUST IN: Akeredolu Sworn-In For Second Term
The Chief Judge of Ondo State, Justice Olanrewaju Akeredolu, has sworn in Governor Rotimi Akeredolu for a second term in office.The swearing-in ceremony held at the International Culture and Events Centre, Akure, the state capital on…
South-West Govs Vow To Fight Insecurity With Every Legal Means
The governors of the South-West geopolitical zone have vowed to deploy every legal means to protect the residents of the region.The Chairman of the South-West Governors Forum and Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu SAN disclosed this…
Miyetti Allah flays Ortom for calling Bauchi gov ‘terrorist’
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has flayed Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom for calling his Bauchi State counterpart, Senator Bala Mohammed a "terrorist" over his support for herdsmen.Ortom had made…
“Adeyemi suffering from mental illness” – Abia govt replies Kogi senator for…
The Abia State Government says Senator for Kogi West, Senator Smart Adeyemi is suffering from "mental illness".Chief Press Secretary to Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, Mr. Onyebuchi Ememanka, made the assertion in a statement in Umuahia on…
Confirmation of ex-service chiefs “reward of failure, stabbing our nation in the back”…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership in the Senate betrayed Nigerians by clearing the former service chiefs for ambassadorial portfolios despite reports of crime against humanity…
Politics of Amnesty: Like Niger Delta Militants, Like Bandits – By Fredrick Nwabufo
Did the activities of militants in the Niger Delta qualify as crime? Hell Yes! Militancy and kidnapping were a profitable pursuit in that oil-rich region in the early 2000s. Kidnapping as an organised venture entered our national lexicon at…
Like herdsmen, farmers also carry AK-47 – Plateau gov
The Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong says farmers also carry AK-47 rifles like herdsmen in a bid to protect themselves, noting that self-help must be discouraged.He stated this while proffering solutions to the lingering…
It’s uncharitable to call Bala Mohammed ‘a terrorist’ – Fani-Kayode flays…
Former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has faulted Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom for tagging his Bauchi State counterpart, Senator Bala Mohammed a "terrorist", describing the comment as "uncharitable".Fani-Kayode…
Bala/Ortom feud: PDP wades In, calls for calm
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it has waded into the rift between Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed and his Benue State counterpart, Samuel Ortom.Both gladiators are members of the PDP.The feud started after…
Benue people don’t hate Fulani but don’t like killers too – Ortom
The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, says his people do not hate Fulani people but are against terrorists, killer herdsmen, and other criminal elements.He stated this while addressing journalists in the state capital, Makurdi on…
We’ll Resolve Uzodinma, Okorocha Clash In Imo – S’East Govs
The South-East Governors Forum has waded into the impasse between the Imo government and the state’s former governor, Sen. Rochas Okorocha.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that a squabble ensued between both sides’ supporters on…
JUST IN: We’ve Released Okorocha – Police
The Imo State Police Command says it has released Senator for Imo West, Senator Rochas Okorocha.The command's Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Orlando Ikeokwu made the revelation on Monday while speaking on Channels Television's…
2023 presidency: Tinubu’s best successor to Buhari – Senator Adeyeye
Former Minister of State for Works, Senator Dayo Adeyeye says National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is the perfect replacement for President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023.Adeyeye leads ‘South West Agenda…
PDP Mourns Ex-Legal Adviser Victor Kwon
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it is grief-stricken by the death of its former National Legal Adviser, Barr. Victor Kwon.In a Sunday statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, the party described…
Why police arrested Okorocha
Former Governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha was arrested for allegedly using thugs to break into his Royal Spring Palm Apartment sealed by the state government.The Imo State Police Command disclosed this while confirming the…