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Yoruba Group Commends Benin Republic For Not Extraditing Sunday Igboho To Nigeria
The Yoruba Nation Global Directorate has expressed its appreciation to the government and people of Benin Republic for their intervention in the release of the human rights activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo Igboho and refusing to extradite him to Nigeria. A statement signed by its Director, Princess Adeola Atayero Olamijulo, and made available to Daily Independent, YNGD expressed gratitude to all...
Bandits Release 15 More Abducted Bethel School Students After Receiving Ransom
Fifteen more abducted students of Bethel Baptist Secondary School in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna state have regained their freedom. Although the government or security agencies are yet to confirm the development, a source in the school told Channels Television that the 15 students were released on Sunday after a ransom was paid to the bandits. Bandits suspected to be...
FG Demands Return Of Constitutional Order In Guinea, Condemns Coup
The Nigerian Government has condemned the coup that ousted President Alpha Conde of Guinea, calling for the immediate and unconditional restoration of constitutional order in the country. Guinea’s special forces have claimed to have captured the president, detained him and “dissolved” the country’s institutions. In a statement, the spokesperson of ministry of foreign affairs, Esther Sunsuwa (Mrs), said the coup is...
LIVE: Senate Plenary 6th October 2021
Nigerian Senate Plenary on Wednesday 6th October 2021. https://youtu.be/DQLw07Z4UJQ https://youtu.be/paEpokaUVLg
I’m Aware Nigerians Are Suffering, But They Should Go Back To Agriculture, Buhari Declares
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday said he is absolutely aware of the suffering and pains Nigerians go through to feed themselves and their families under his administration. The President who stated this during an exclusive interview with Channels Television, however, encouraged the people to see agriculture as an option. “I’m absolutely aware of it (the suffering of the people),” he said....
Non-Payment Of Salaries: PDP Carpets Akeredolu For Purchasing of N1.5 Billion Cars For Himself, Wife
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party in Ondo state has kicked against the purchase of two 670 LXE Jeeps valued at N1.5 billion by the state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu for his personal use and wife, Betty. It lamented that the governor purchased the six-door vehicles for “his personal comfort and self-aggrandisement While Ondo State workers celebrated Christmas and New year in...
Kaduna Killings We Lost 3 Men, 8 Cows Poisoned, Fulani Herdsmen Weep
The Chairman of MACBAN in Southern Kaduna, Alhaji Abdulhamid Musa Albarka, Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association, MACBAN, has claimed that three Fulani herders were killed in the renewed Southern Kaduna killings, while 8 cows belonging to the Fulani were poisoned. Alhaji Albarka alleged that “one herdsman, Yusuf Mamuda, 16, was found dead on Sunday at Zaman Dabo District in Atyap...
Foundation Takes Police Reform Sensitization Workshop To Abia Youths
In an effort to entrench a more civil policing system, a civil society organisation, NOPRIN Foundation has concluded a 2-day workshop in Umuahia Abia State capital which seeks to end police brutality and other crude forms of policing to build a friendly environment between the police and entire populace. The workshop which was held in collaboration with Ministry of...
Federal Ministry Of Finance Gutted By Fire
There was a fire incident at the Federal Ministry of Finance early hours of Wednesday. Eye witnesses said that fire was caused by an explosion of expired inverter batteries at the basement of the Minister’s building. However, it was learnt that the was no casualty nor any major damage to the building as security officers in the premises promptly put out...
Don’t Be Intimidated, Flaunt Your Hijab On Duty, Hijrah Council Tells Female Police Officers
The Hijrah Council of Nigeria has called on Muslim police women across the country not to feel intimidated to wear hijab on their uniforms. The position of the council followed the recent approval by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, permitting the use of hijab on police uniforms. The decision has been applauded by many Muslim individuals and...
