By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja A group called Nation Builders and Reformers Organisation, NBRO, Sunday, bombed the leader of the Arewa Consecutive Forum, Shettima Yerima, over an alleged war statement due to the ongoing #EndSARS and #EndSWAT protest across the country. The Convener of NBRO, Magnus Oku, in a statement signed by himself and made …

Former governor of Anambra State, Chief Chukwuemeka Ezeife Dr Chukwuemeke Ezeife, a former Governor of old Anambra, has said that the people of the eastern region were already projecting some persons for the actualisation of an Igbo president in 2023. He said this at a news conference on Sunday in Abuja while speaking on the need …

Dr. Goodluck Jonathan Former President Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has felicitated with Ex-Head of State Gen. Yakubu Gowon on the occasion of his 86th birthday, describing him as a statesman who has contributed so much to Nigeria’s progress and unity. Dr. Jonathan who stated this in a goodwill message to Gowon also prayed for God to continue …

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The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Chief Gani Adams, has advised President Mohammadu Buhari to urgently enter into constructive dialogue with #ENDSARS protesters. Adams, in a statement by his Media Assistant, Mr Kehinde Aderemi, made this appeal in a letter to the President on Sunday. According to him, the President must not use soldiers to forcefully …

President Muhammadu Buhari By Joseph Erunke, Abuja Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq,has said President Muhammadu Buhari was really disturbed over Nigerian’s increasing poverty rate,saying he was committed to tackling the development headlong. The minister, speaking at the weekend, at Barwa,a suburb of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT,Abuja,at the commemoration of …

…As court confirms Sukubo President By Dirisu Yakubu, Abuja The Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, has cancelled and withdrew the certificate of registration of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, over the registration of some over age individuals as members, Board of Trustees, BoT. CAC in a document obtained by our correspondent, Sunday, noted that …

….Seeks collaboration with stakeholders, investors in agric By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has established a mental health helpline- ‘Lagos Lifeline – 0909000MIND (09090006463)’ to provide citizens with access to mental health information and help including telephone counseling, social support and referral where appropriate. Also, the state government has called on stakeholders and investors …

By Ozioruva Aliu, Benin-City The Benin branch of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) said since the EndSARS protest started, it has secured the release of over 27 protesters detained in various police detention facilities in the state. A statement signed yesterday signed by the branch Chairman and Secretary, Pius Idemudia Oiwoh and Andrew O. Lawani said …

Gbemisola Saraki By Dapo Akinrefon Minister of State for Transportation, Senator Gbemisola Saraki has restated the commitment of the Federal Government to collaborate with respective states government in a bid to sanitize the operations of commercial and tricycle operations in the country. Senator Saraki, who disclosed this while playing host to the National President of the …

By Tordue Salem, Abuja The House of Representatives Committee on Aviation will on Tuesday, October 20, commence amendments to six Civil Aviation Acts. A three-day public hearing has been declared for the six executive bills brought to the National Assembly. Also read: Constitution Review: Nigeria battling to survive – Gbajabiamila The Bills, seek to amend …

By Tordue Salem, Abuja The House of Representatives Committee on Federal Capital Territory has waded into the conflict arising from the delay in the appointment of the next Director of Treasury and secretaries to man departments of the FCT Administration. Chairman of the House Committee, Rep. Abdullahi Garba(APC-Niger), has called for petitions from directors at …

…Says protesters holding delivery truck containing exam materials By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The ongoing nationwide protests against alleged police brutality, tagged ‘EndSARS’ have begun to have a heavy toll on candidates writing schools’ examinations. This was confirmed Sunday as the National Examinations Council, NECO,informed that the development had constrained it to reschedule its Paper I …

….charges LG Chairmen to make land available for Ranches By Peter Okutu, Abakaliki Ebonyi State Government, this weekend, ordered the profiling of all herdsmen operating within the 13 Local government Areas of the state. The State Attorney General and commissioner for Justice, Barr Cletus Ofoke who stated this during the State’s monthly meeting with Herders …

Pep Guardiola has defended striker Sergio Aguero after he was criticised for putting his arm on the shoulder of assistant referee Sian Massey-Ellis. Aguero, making his first appearance since June after a knee injury, disputed a throw-in call which went against him early in the second half of Manchester City’s 1-0 win over Arsenal on …

…Says it’s ill-timed, could exacerbate citizens’ distrust, lack of confidence in State institutions By Luminous Jannamike No fewer than 30 civil society organizations, on Sunday called on Federal Government to prevail on the Nigerian Army to suspend its planned ‘Operation Crocodile Smile VI’. They made the call in view of the ongoing nationwide civil protests …

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru A socio-political organization in the nation’s oil-rich region of South-South, Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, has raised the alarm that some federal government appointees are being used by forces outside the region to terminate projects being executed by contractors from the region. PANDEF also said that if nothing was done to arrest the …

Samuel chukwuemeka Kanu Uche The Prelate of Methodist Church of Nigeria, Dr Samuel Uche on Sunday advised “ENDSARS’’ protesters to disperse and be patient as the Federal Government is making effort to meet their demands. The prelate gave the advice in an interview with newsmen after the ordination service held for 20 priests and deaconess at …

….Commend VP for taking responsibility as a leader ….Others call for immediate action on issues raised by protesters Vice President Yemi Osinbajo Within a few hours after it was, posted over 40,000 Nigerians liked the statement of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Twitter last night, where he tried to communicate with Nigerians on how the FG …

President Muhammadu Buhari By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari and the leadership of the National Assembly led by President of the Senate, Dr. Ahmad Lawan and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila on Sunday met at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, over the ongoing nationwide #ENDSARS protest. The meeting it was gathered was to …