The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has commiserated with the Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, on the demise of the Emir of Misau in Bauchi State, Muhammadu Manga III. The monarch died Monday after a protracted illness at the age of […]
South Sudan President Salva Kiir declined to sign a peace deal proposed by regional leaders on Monday, saying he required more time, the mediator of the crisis said. South Sudan, which gained independence from Sudan in 2011, descended into chaos in December 2013 when a political row between Kiir and his deputy Riek Machar spiralled […]
Thailand’s defence minister has said those who planted a bomb at a Bangkok shrine deliberately targeted foreigners to harm tourism and the economy. Prawit Wongsuwan vowed to hunt down the perpetrators of the attack in the capital, which killed at least 21 people and injured more than 120. The Erawan Shrine is a major tourist […]
A dismissed Soldier, Emmanuel Ojo-Giwa has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to intervene and order for his reinstatement into the Nigerian Army after five years. Ojo-Giwa, who was serving at the Ordinance Headquarters, Abati Barracks, Ojuelegba, Lagos, was dismissed from the Nigerian Army on January 28, 2010 for allegedly using the battery of a generating […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Awka – Anambra state government at the weekend rendered more than 2000 commercial sex workers, popularly known as (Ashewo) homeless, as the State Urban Development Board (ASUDEB) demolished over 50 brothels where the prostitutes live and do their business. The demolition exercise, which took place mostly at the popular cattle market, Amansea, […]
By Abdul Gaffar Bello – President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed that no amount of pressure will make him give up on the war against corruption in the country. Mr. President gave the assurance Monday in Abuja, while addressing a group of Nigerians who marched to the Presidential Villa to pledge their full support for his administration’s […]
By Ayo Balogun – President Muhammadu Buhari has accepted the resignation of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Alhaji Dikko Abdullahi. In view of this development, Alhaji Abdullahi is expected to proceed on his voluntary retirement effective from Tuesday, August 18 2015. It would be recalled the former Comproller-General had earlier indicated his interest […]
By Agabus Pwanagba, Jos –A group under the aegis of Berom Youth Moulders Association has raised an alarm of the plot by the Fulani herdsmen against the natives of Barkin Ladi, Riyom and Jos South LGAs of Plateau State, alleging over 800 inhabitants cut across 30 villages have been killed in the last one year. […]
*Berates Wike over failed attempt to demonise Ex-Governor Former Governor of Rivers State, Rt. Hon. Rt. Hon. Chibuike Amaechi, has been vindicated in the corruption allegation levelled against him by his successor, Chief Nyesom Wike, the State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) said on Sunday. Rivers APC noted in a statement signed by […]
BY IGNATIUS OKPARA, Umuahia – The Abia state chapter of the Youth Wing of Ohaneze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo Socio cultural body, has distanced itself from media reports that it has endorsed the FIFA presidential aspiration of ex- governor of the state, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu. The group in a statement made available to AFRICAN […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Benin City – The joy of parents of 142 children from Edo state, who were internally displaced, following Boko Haram attacks in parts of North East Nigeria, on sunday evening knew no bound, as they were officially reunited with their families at a special ceremony put together by the Edo State Government. […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu – The Traditional ruler of Adogbalator Kingdom in Awgu Council Area of Enugu state, Igwe Chris Okoye Oti, has decried the continued payment of lip service to the agricultural sector by various tiers of governments in the country, especially in the South East zone. He regretted that over the years, successive […]
By Ayo Balogun – Former Minister of Finance Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has denied allegation of rail loan diversion, saying China-EximBank kept and disbursed funds for approved projects to contractors based on milestones. President Muhammadu Buhari last week queried diversion of the sum of $1.5 billion external loan meant for rail projects under the supervision of the […]
By Ayo Balogun – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused President Muhammadu Buhar and his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) of continued violation of constitutional provisions since they took over power few months ago. The PDP said after a thorough review of the political developments in the country since the APC took office […]
*Drags Him To United Nations A Civil Society Group, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an urgent appeal to two UN Special Rapporteurs, urging them to use their good offices and positions to urgently request the government of Ogun State in Nigeria to immediately and unconditionally reverse the unlawful sacking and retirement of […]
By Ayo Balogun – The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has described as spine-chilling and mind-boggling the massive looting of the nation’s treasury by public officials, saying nothing but the total recovery of the funds will be acceptable to all patriotic Nigerians. APC said this in a statement issued in Lagos Sunday by its National […]
By Ayo Balogun – Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has abolished the operation of multiple accounts for government transactions, just as he approves the operation of Single Account for all government transactions henceforth. The move is in an effort to curb corruption and efficiently improve on the processes of revenue generation and collection in the […]
The Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has disclosed that his principal will not request any journalist to “kill” stories for him. Adesina said instead of doing that, the administration will rather encourage newsmen to run stories that will critically examine the workings of government and provide it with […]
Manchester City laid down a significant early marker in the Premier League title race with a commanding dismissal of champions Chelsea at Etihad Stadium. Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho’s turbulent week – shaped by the controversy surrounding the demotion of medical staff Eva Carneiro and Jon Fearn – ended in misery as he saw his side […]
By Ayo Balogun – The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday expressed deep shock and sadness at the sudden death of the Borno State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Zannah Umar Mustapha. National Publicity Secretary of the party, Lai Muhammed described Zannah’s death as a huge loss to his family, his party, his State and indeed, Nigeria. […]
