PDP clears all chairmanship, councillorship positions in Delta polls
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has won all the chairmanship and councillorship positions in the March 6 Delta local government elections. The Chairman of the […]
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Invest more in healthcare system, support entrepreneurship drive for women, NGO urges FG
An NGO, Human Development Initiatives (HDI), on Sunday, called on the Federal Government to invest more in the provision of affordable healthcare system and support […]
The Zamfara Model, Dismal Tunnel to Self-Destruction, By Jibrin Ibrahim
The Governor of Zamfara State is implementing what he calls a successful model for handling terrorism and banditry in the State. On 1st March, […]
ActionAid urges journalists to report security issues accurately
ActionAid has called on journalists to report security issues accurately to avoid spurring hatred that can result to violence around the country. Director, Organisational Effectiveness, […]
NASS, Justice Ministry to collaborate on FG’ legislative agenda -Omo-Agege
The National Assembly is to collaborate with the Ministry of Justice to ensure prompt an effective management of the federal government’s legislative agenda. The Deputy […]
NOA urges religious leaders to love and tolerate one another
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Wednesday urged religious leaders to love and tolerate one another in order to ensure peaceful coexistence among religious groups […]
Billiri chieftancy tussle: Buhari condemns violence, call for maximum restraint
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed “great shock and deep concern” over the eruption of violence in Gombe State arising from the Billiri chieftaincy tussle. Garba […]
Humanitarian Minister sad over ethnic violence in Ibadan
By Chimezie Godfrey The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster management and social development, Sadiya Farouq has expressed sadness over the avoidable ethnic violence that occurred […]
Ethnic Profiling and Looming Genocide in Nigeria- Statement
Ethnic Profiling and Looming Genocide in Nigeria We the undersigned, are appalled by the current happenings across the country, especially as it relates […]
Shasha Market ‘violence is suspicious, no ethnic dimensions’, says DIG Folawiyo
A police topgun, DIG David Folawiyo, mni has said the from all indications, the violence at Shasha Market in Ibadan is suspicious as there are […]
We’ll act decisively to stop spread of ethnic, religious violence — Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed that his government would protect all religious and ethnic groups, whether majority or minority in line with its responsibility under […]
Makinde, Akeredolu visit embattled Shasa, sue for peace between Yoruba, Hausa
…Oyo gov to meet Yoruba, Hausa leaders Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and his Ondo State counterpart, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, on Sunday, visited […]
Skirmishes: Makinde closes Shasha market indefinitely, imposes curfew
Following skirmishes reported in Shasha market in Akinyele Local Government Area of Ibadan, the Oyo State government has ordered the immediate closure of the market […]
APC: Blueprint Publisher, Idris Malagi registers at polling unit
…Canvasses active participation in politics Chairman/CEO Blueprint Newspapers Limited, Alhaji Mohammed Idris Malagi, has registered as a member of the All Progressives Congress, APC […]
Lawyer appeals to Lagosians over planned protest at Lekki Toll Plaza
A Lagos-based lawyer-cum-rights campaigner, Mr Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN) on Wednesday appealed to Lagos residents to refrain from further protests at the Lekki Toll Plaza. […]
Nigeria voter turnout hovers around 30, 35% -INEC
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says voter turnout across Nigeria hovered around 30 to 35 per cent of registered voters in the last […]
Opebi Land Tussle: Lagos justifies action on disputed land
By Chimezie Godfrey The Committee of Inquiry set up by the Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Moyosore Onigbanjo to investigate the complaint of […]
Electoral amendment: Elections to witness reduction of violence, says Senate President
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the 2023 General Elections would record significant reduction in electoral violence after the passage of the amended […]
Ministry, NAPTIP to collaborate on fight against trafficking, prostitution
The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen, has promised to collaborate with National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to […]
COVID-19: UNFPA donate PPEs to Borno Govt.
The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) on Friday donated Personal Protection Equipment (PPEs) and life-saving commodities to Borno Government. Presenting the items to government officials […]
POCACOV Appoints Gidado Shuaib Youth Co-ordinator for Police Initiative
Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV) has appointed News Digest Editor, Gidado Yushau Shuaib as Coordinator of the Youth Wing. POCACOV is an […]
Orlu crisis: Imo SDG Boss, Princess Ude commends Uzodinma’s prompt peace moves
The prompt actions taken by Governor Hope Uzodinma toward restoring peace in Orlu and environs have been commended. This commendation was given by Princess […]
Attacks in South West: ‘We’re considering recalling all northern communities back home’ – CNG
As reactions trail reports of attack on Fulani Oyo state, the Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG says it is “considering recalling all Northern Communities […]
Washington violence a consequence of Trump actions – President Rowhani
The violence that struck the U.S. Congress was a consequence of President Donald Trump’s actions during his four-year term, Iranian President Hassan Rowhani said on […]
Buhari hails Niger Republic’s peaceful election
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday showered praises on the outgoing President of Niger Republic, Mahamadou Issoufou and the citizens of the country for the peaceful and […]