Apologise Over Allegation Of Attacks On Christians Alone, MURIC Tells Kukah

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has told Bishop Mathew Hasan Kuka to apologise over allegations of Islamisation and killing of Christians alone. According to the Islamic human rights organisation, crime has no religious or ethnic colour. The group described those who ascribe killings and abductions to Islamisation as well as those who claim that only Christians are being killed by terrorists and bandits as anarchists and alarmists. This was contained in a statement issued on...

Oduduwa Group Seeks Nigerians Support For Tinubu’s Reforms

The Oduduwa Development Initiative (ODI) has sought the support of Nigerians for President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, describing it as a strategic blueprint capable of transforming the nation’s economic and social landscape. ODI made the call in a statement issued on Tuesday after its extended executive meeting held on Saturday, September 13, in Ibadan. Speaking on behalf of the group, ODI President, Ambassador Akinyele Olasumbo, said: “The Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed...

Alake Lauds Verdict As Victory On War Against Illegal Mining 

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake has described the verdict that sentenced Ansaru commander Mahmud Usman to 15 years in jail as a major victory in the war against illegal mining. Recall that on Thursday, Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja gave the verdict and remanded the accused in prison to face 31 other charges. Commending the judiciary for supporting the efforts of the ministry to crush illegal mining,...

Ododo Condemns Egbe Bandits’ Attack, Promises Justice For Fallen Heroes

Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State has condemned the recent bandits’ attack on Egbe community in Yagba West Local Government Area of the state. Ododo described it as a brutal attack on the peace and humanity of Kogi State, and vows that justice will be delivered to the fallen heroes. While speaking during his condolence visit to the Egbe community on Saturday, the Governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Comrade Joel Salifu, said the state...

Afenifere Calls For Enforcement Of S. West Fulani’ Ban On Night Grazing

Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, has called for strict enforcement of the ban on night grazing and carrying of firearms by the South West Council of Fulani. A release on Thursday by the National Publicity Secretary of Afenifere, Comrade Jare Ajayi, stated that the ban placed on herders by the Southwest Fulani Council on night grazing, carrying firearms and herding by under-aged children is a welcome development that should be enforced to the letter. It...

APC Postpones Inauguration Of Anambra Governorship National Campaign Council

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that the party will be postponing the Anambra State Governorship Campaign Council scheduled to be held today, Thursday, 11th September, 2025. A press statement on Thursday signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka stated that a new date for the inauguration will be announced in due course. The statement reads, “APC wishes to inform its members, stakeholders, and the general public that the inauguration of the...

Kogi Govt Commends Security Agencies, Hunters For Rescuing 17 Kidnapped Passengers

The Kogi State government has commended security agencies and local hunters over the swift response in the rescue of 17 passengers kidnapped along the Lokoja–Obajana road on Thursday. The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, in a press statement on Wednesday, noted that the government confirmed that the victims were freed following the prompt intervention of the Nigerian Army and local hunters, who pursued the abductors and ensured the safe release of all...

Onitsha Tragedy: Soludo Condoles With Victims, Assures Them Of Justice

Professor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has in the wake of a tragic incident at the Main Market in Onitsha, taken significant steps to comfort the grieving family of the deceased, Miss Chinwe Igwe. The Governor met with the family representatives from Ikwo in Ebonyi State at the Onitsha North Local Government Headquarters, where he offered his condolences and support. In a heartfelt exchange, he reassured the family that their sorrow was shared by the...

Mahama, Obasanjo, Kukah, Others Headline Goodluck Jonathan’s Democracy Dialogue

The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) has assembled many distinguished African statesman and global development experts for the 2025 Democracy Dialogue scheduled to hold in Accra, Ghana, on September 17, 2025. The leaders who are expected to headline the event include Ghanaian President, John Dramani Mahama, former Nigeria Presidents Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, former Prime Minister of Burkina Faso and former President of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)...

Kogi Govt Reconstitutes 26-Member Control Committee To Tackle Drug Abuse

The Kogi State Government has reconstituted a 26-member Drug Control Committee in line with the National Drug Control Master Plan (NDCMP) 2015–2019 to tackle drug abuse and its attendant problems. Launching the committee on Thursday, the Secretary to the Government of the State (SGS), Mrs. Folashade Arike Ayoade, Ph.D, said the rising menace of illicit drugs made the move expedient. “We all know the effects of hard drugs in our society. The purpose of this...

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