Southwest farmers cry out to Tinubu over increased attacks

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaSouthwest farmers cry out to Tinubu over increased attacks

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 18, 2024

As Nigeria battles the hurricane of deadly attacks perpetrated by criminal gangs famously called bandits, farmers in agrarian communities in the southwest region have added their voices to the cries, begging authorities to defend them against the attackers. Farmers no longer have access to their farms for fear of being attacked or kidnapped, the national president of the Cocoa and Plantain Farmers Association of Nigeria, CPFAN, Ayodele Ojo, said in a message to President Bola...

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State Politicians Weigh in on Governor Soludo’s Two Years in Office

NewsNigeriaPoliticsState Politicians Weigh in on Governor Soludo’s Two Years in Office

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)March 17, 2024

The governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, on Sunday marked his two years in office. The occasion which was held at the International Convention Centre – ICC, has in attendance government officials, members of the National Assembly representing diverse constituencies in the state, the governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, Dr. Chris Ngige, and many others. Among the members of the National Assembly who graced the occasion were Rt. Hon. Pascal Agbodike, the former...

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16 army officers on peace mission murdered in Delta 

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeria16 army officers on peace mission murdered in Delta 

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 17, 2024

…Tinubu condemns killings On Saturday, the Nigerian Army made public the news of the killing of 16 army officers in Delta State, an act President Bola Tinubu has described as “wicked.” The soldiers were reportedly on a mission to stop the escalation of a conflict over land disputes between Okuama and Okoloba communities in Bomadi LGA in Delta. The conflict led to the kidnapping of a local identified as Anthony Aboh from Okoloba by Okuama...

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Terrorists Kidnap 15 Women In Local Kaduna Community

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaTerrorists Kidnap 15 Women In Local Kaduna Community

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 17, 2024

Dogon-noma community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State came under attack on Saturday with the kidnapping of 15 women and one man. Mr. Istifanus, the resident in the area, told newsmen that many inhabitants of the village ran to neighboring communities for safety when the terrorists attacked and shot sporadically. He said: “We can only confirm the figure by evening when we’re able to access the village. The attackers invaded the village at...

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Arewa Consultative Forum Condemns Suspension Of Senator Ningi

NewsNigeriaPoliticsArewa Consultative Forum Condemns Suspension Of Senator Ningi

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 17, 2024

The Arewa Consultative Forum has condemned the suspension of Senator Abdul Ningi over the alleged padding of the 2024 budget to the tune of N3.7tn by the Senate. Recall that Ningi in an earlier interview made the allegation that climaxed in his three-month suspension for what the Senate describes as unfounded allegation. Prof. Tukur-Baba, the ACF National Publicity Secretary in a statement in Kaduna, said the process that climaxed in Ningi’s suspension appeared rushed “looking...

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17 Soldiers Killed In Delta, Defence Orders Arrest Of Culprits

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeria17 Soldiers Killed In Delta, Defence Orders Arrest Of Culprits

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 17, 2024

Residents of Okuoma, an Ijaw community in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State, have deserted the town after 22 soldiers dispatched to the area on a peace mission were killed. The soldiers killed in the community included five officers: a lieutenant colonel who was the commanding officer, two majors, and one captain. The soldiers were ambushed and murdered by youths on Thursday when the troops went to quell violence between the warring communities of...

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Gowon, Obasanjo, Jonathan, Anyaoku, Abdulsalami, Others hold Constitutional Dialogue

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGowon, Obasanjo, Jonathan, Anyaoku, Abdulsalami, Others hold Constitutional Dialogue

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 16, 2024

General Yakubu Gowon (rtd), former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former President Goodluck Jonathan, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, former Secretary General of the Commonwealth, General Abdulsalami (rtd), Prof. Wole Soyinka, General Theophilus Danjuma (rtd), Ango Abdullahi, Chief Edwin Clark, Alani Akinriade, Tanko Yakassai, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and other eminent leaders across will on Monday participate in a constitutional dialogue on the future of the Nigeria in Lagos. A press statement on Saturday signed...

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Nine Year Old Raped To Death In Plateau State

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNine Year Old Raped To Death In Plateau State

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 16, 2024

The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed that a nine-year-old girl, Fatima Abubakar of Anguwan Layin Isyaku gwabna of Jos North local Government Area of the State was on Thursday raped and killed in the area. The spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Alabo Alfred confirmed the development, said: “Police is aware of the incident. One person has been arrested. Investigation into the matter is ongoing.” According to the parents of the victim, the...

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EFCC, ICPC Can’t End Corruption In Nigeria – Pastor Tunde Bakare

NewsNigeriaPoliticsEFCC, ICPC Can’t End Corruption In Nigeria – Pastor Tunde Bakare

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 16, 2024

The corruption which has eaten deep into the fabric of Nigerians cannot be eradicated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC. The overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare made the assertion at the men’s symposium in honour of Pastor Chinedu Ezekwesili’s 70th birthday in Abuja on Friday. He said the two anti-graft agencies can’t end corruption in Nigeria, noted...

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IWD: Ekiti First Lady Says, Investing In Women Is Key To Progress

NewsNigeriaPoliticsIWD: Ekiti First Lady Says, Investing In Women Is Key To Progress

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 16, 2024

Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, the first lady of Ekiti State has stressed the importance of investing in women as a sure way to accelerate progress in the society. Dr. Oyebanji made the remarks on Friday during the celebration of this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) which took place at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion, Ado Ekiti, the state capital. Speaking while inspecting different products exhibited by women from the 16 local government areas and 22 local council...

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