NANS Kicks, Threatens To Shut Down Nigeria Over Subsidy Removal
The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS on Friday threatened to shut down the country should the Federal Government proceed to remove subsidy from petrol. The organisation called on Nigerians and all its allied structures to be on the alert for further directives on the next action. The President of NANS, Sunday Asefon, issued the threat during a press conference held...
Bandits Are Committing Acts Of Terrorism But Not Terrorists, Says Gunmi
Renowned Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has said bandits are committing terrorism but they are not terrorists. Gumi said this in an interview he granted Daily Trust. He said calls for the government to declare bandits as terrorists was driven by prejudice and bigotry. He spoke before a Federal High Court in Abuja declared bandits as terrorists. “That is unfortunately driven by prejudice...
It’s Blood Money, Garba Shehu Cautions Those Taking Advantage Of Leah Sharibu’s Plight
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu has cautioned individuals taking advantage of the prolonged detention of Leah Sharibu in Boko Haram's den, saying such is blood money. According to the presidential aide, such persons are flaunting the wealth, noting that he does not need it. Shehu in a Facebook post sighted by ABN TV on...
Obaseki Says Nigeria At Risk With Growing Population Without Planning
The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has called for urgent measures to check Nigeria’s population growth. The governor made the call during a courtesy visit by the Secretary-General and Executive Director, United Nations Population Fund, Dr Natalia Kanem, at the Government House, Benin City. He said, “For me, one of the key risks we face in Nigeria, both as an...
Adamawa Postpones LG Poll Indefinitely
Local government council polls which was slated for Dec. 4 have been postponed indefinitely by the Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC) due to lack of fund. This was made known on Monday by the ADSIEC Information Officer, Mr Innocent Daniel when he spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Yola. According to Daniel, the commission was awaiting funds from the...
EFCC Nabs 60 Suspected ‘Yahoo Boys’ During Award Night In Ogun
EFCC Nabs 60 Suspected 'Yahoo Boys' During Award Night In Ogun Operatives of the Lagos Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested 60 suspected internet fraudsters during an awards ceremony at the Conference Hotel in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The EFCC said investigation revealed that the event tagged ‘Peer Youths Awards,’ was organised to reward high-level internet fraudsters. Items recovered...
Lady Whose Leg Was Broken By Policemen In Lagos For Querying Nephews Arrest Seeks Justice
A trader, Esther Eyo, has demanded justice after suffering multiple fractures in her ankle when men of the Lagos State Police Command allegedly brutalised her at her shop in Oyingbo Market, Ebute Meta. PUNCH Metro gathered that Eyo and her elder sister’s son, Wasiu Isiaka, were attending to customers when the policemen, who were in mufti, suddenly attempted to whisk...
28-Year-Old Bride Who Died On Her Wedding Day Laid To Rest
A 28-year-old lady, Hannatu Yahaya, who died on her wedding day, has been buried. The deceased, who hailed from Kawon Maigari area of Kano metropolis, died hours after her wedding ceremony. She was said to have succumbed to an unconfirmed illness associated with stomach ache in the late hours of Saturday. Speaking with Daily Trust, her brother, Ayyuba Yahaya, said the deceased...
Count Us Out Of Restructuring, Give Us Referendum, Biafra, IPOB Insists
The Indigenous People of Biafra has said it is not against restructuring of Nigeria. The Media and Publicity Secretary of the secessionist group, Emma Powerful, said this on Monday in a statement made available to our correspondent in Awka, Anambra State. The group, however, said its major demand was for a referendum to decide whether “Biafra” would continue to be part...
Kano APC Insists On Challenging Court Ruling Over Lack Of Jurisdiction
The Kano State Government has rejected an Abuja High Court Judgement, nullifying the Governor Ganduje led APC Congresses, insisting the court lacks jurisdiction to hear the matter. A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja had nullified the congresses of the Kano State All Progressive Congress (APC) conducted by the Ganduje led faction of the party on Tuesday. However, in response...
