LG Chairman in Benue State Issues 48-Hour Quit Notice to Herdsmen

…ECWA Cries Out Over Fresh Killings in Kaduna, Plateau The Chairman of Agatu local government area in Benue State, James Ejeh, has given Fulani herdsmen 48 hours to vacate all farmlands in the area to allow farmers to prepare for the planting season without fear. Ejeh issued the ultimatum on Saturday during a stakeholders’ meeting at the council secretariat in Obagaji that brought traditional rulers, Fulani community leaders, youth groups, and security officials together to...

Headies 2025: Nigerian Music Industry Honours its Best in Lagos

It was a night of lights, legends, and loud cheers as Lagos hosted the 17th edition of The Headies Awards on Sunday at the Landmark Events Centre, Victoria Island. Dubbed Nigeria’s most prestigious music awards, this year’s show pulled out all the stops, celebrating the country’s rich musical tapestry with breathtaking performances and emotional moments that kept the crowd buzzing well into the night. Steering the evening’s festivities was Nollywood star and media darling, Nancy...

Insecurity: Afenifere Demands Enforcement Of Anti-Terrorism Law

… Seeks Establishment Of State Police LAGOS – Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-political organization has expressed concern over the upsurge in terrorism across the country, especially North East, North Central and North West, and demands the enforcement of anti-terrorism law, counter-terrorism strategy and establishment of  state police. The National Publicity Secretary of the organisation, Comrade Jare Ajayi, in a press statement on Monday also lamented over kidnapping incidents in parts of the South West. He said,...

Sanwo-Olu Tackles Obi Over Comments At Johns Hopkins University

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has tackled the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi over comments at Johns Hopkins University. The Lagos State Governor told the former Anambra State Governor that prominent Nigerians project the country positively overseas and not demarket it. A release on Monday signed by the Governor, noted that Obi made unflattering remarks not just about the incumbent Nigerian government, but also about Nigeria,...

FG Reopens Akanu Ibiam Airport Enugu for Flight Operations

Following the completion of emergency runway repairs, the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the reopening of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, for flight operations on Monday, 28th of April, 2025. A press release signed by Mrs. Obiageli Orah, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, states thus, “The work was scheduled to begin on April 22nd and conclude before reopening on May 6th, 2025.” “However, rehabilitation works on the runway have been completed,...

APC Stifling Opposition Through State Capture – Sani

The national chairman of Action Democratic Party (ADP), Yabagi Sani has said that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is stifling opposition political parties in the country through state capture. Sani stated that the ruling party uses institutions of government like the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to intimidate opposition parties. Reacting to the defection of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State and former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, the...

Democracy Not Under Threat In Nigeria – Presidency

The presidency has refuted claims in some quarters that democracy is under threat in Nigeria, saying that accusations that the administration is moving into authoritarianism are baseless. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a press statement on Sunday said, “We’ve read the alarming claims orchestrated by disgruntled opposition figures,  some partisan human rights crusaders and emergency defenders of democracy over recent defections of key members of opposition parties into...

Kano State Civil Service Uncovers High Scale Salary, BVN Fraud

240 Workers Receiving Double Salaries 217 Share Same BVN Govt Vows to Clean Up Civil Service The Kano State Government has uncovered major fraud in its civil service payroll, involving hundreds of questionable payments, officials announced on Sunday. At a press briefing in Kano, Sulaiman Sani, the special adviser to the Governor on civil service matters and chairman of the state’s coordinating committee, revealed that 240 employees were found receiving double salaries. At the same...

Over 50 Benue Communities Sacked as Herdsmen Attacks Escalate

At least 50 communities across five local government areas (LGAs) in Benue State have been deserted following fresh waves of attacks by armed herdsmen, a new report by the Benue State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has revealed. The report, titled “Displaced Communities in Benue State Where Fulanis Have Settled with Their Cows,” shows that the violence has now touched 25 council wards, with Gwer West LGA bearing the heaviest brunt. “All 15 council wards in...

Stop Wearing Military Uniforms, Army Chief Tells Nigerians

The Chief of Civil-Military Affairs, Major General Gold Chibuisi, has made it clear that while it is illegal for civilians to wear military uniforms, the Nigerian Army does not condone violence against those who break this law. Speaking during a media chat with defence correspondents in Abuja on Saturday night, Maj. Gen. Chibuisi said soldiers must act with professionalism when dealing with such cases. “I’m surprised that in most briefs we give in our programmes,...

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