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The fall of a nation: The demise of Nigeria unity

NewsDeskNgJan 31, 2024January 31, 20240

By Daniel Kor It is undeniable that Nigeria has undergone a process of division and fragmentation in recent years. The once unifying term “WAZOBIA” has been replaced by the more divisive Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo which are labels for three of the largest ethnic groups in the country. This shift...

AYGF calls for more investment in youths to address insecurity

NewsDeskNgJan 31, 2024January 31, 20240

By Michael Oche Africa Youth Growth Foundation (AYGF), a non-governmental organisation has offered some recommendations to the federal Government on how to address both the economic and security challenges currently bedeviling the country. Dr. Arome Salifu, Executive Director,Africa Youth Growth Foundation gave the recommendation while addressing journalists in Abuja during...

91 persons killed, 158 injured, 114 houses razed in 1 week in Mangu – Association

NewsDeskNgJan 31, 2024January 31, 20240

National President of the Mwaghavul Youth Movement, Comrade Sunday Dankaka, on Tuesday said over 91 persons were killed in last week’s violence and killings in Mangu Local Government Council of the state . Speaking with newsmen in Jos, he said from the 22nd of January till date ,those killed...

Reps C’ttee quizzes Customs over non-submission of 3 years Audited Financial Statement

NewsDeskNgJan 31, 2024January 31, 20240

The House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts Committee, PAC has slammed Nigeria Customs Service over non-submission of audited financial statements for the 2016, 2017, and 2018 financial years to the Auditor General of the federation. This came to the limelight during the public hearing of the Committee Chaired by...

FG inaugurates tripartite committee on national minimum wage

NewsDeskNgJan 31, 2024January 31, 20240

The Nigerian government, Tuesday, said the inauguration of the tripartite committee on national minimum wage for workers is a clear expression of its desire to nurture a motivated workforce. Vice President Kashim Shettima made the declaration on Tuesday while inaugurating the committee at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Shettima stressed that...

Insecurity: Reps Speaker urges Tinubu to take tougher stance

NewsDeskNgJan 31, 2024January 31, 20240

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abass has charged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to shy away from taking tough decisions in tackling insecurity in the country. The Speaker said this on Tuesday while welcoming lawmakers back at the resumption of plenary after the Christmas and New Year...

Service Chiefs summoned over insecurity

NewsDeskNgJan 31, 2024January 31, 20240

*Senate summons security chiefs over kidnappings, killings by bandits, others *Laments various kidnappings in FCT, other parts of Nigeria *Wants them to explain plans, efforts at securing lives, property of Nigerians *Resolves to meet Tinubu to discuss outcome of his meeting with them Disturbed by all forms of insecurity in...

I’ve since forgiven those protesting against my victory-Governor Sule

NewsDeskNgJan 30, 2024January 30, 20240

Governor Abdullahi Sule said he has no hands in the travails of the protesting women charged to court by police authorities for alleged public disturbance over the recent Supreme Court judgement which upheld his election. Governor Sule made this known while hosting stakeholders from Lafia Local Government Area led by...

Despite challenges, Tinubu’s 8-month good for Nigeria’s economic growth – IMPI

NewsDeskNgJan 30, 2024January 30, 20240

…Asks President not to bow to pressure on corruption The Independent Media & Policy Initiative (IMPI) has scored administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu high in delivering of its Renewed Hope Agenda, despite enormous institutional, economic headwinds and domestic challenges it has had to contend with. The group said from...

Why I’ll contest for Anambra governorship in 2025- Ifeanyi Ubah

NewsDeskNgJan 30, 2024January 30, 20240

A Nigerian senator, Ifeanyi Ubah, has declared interest to contest in the 2025 Anambra governorship election, saying he will only serve for one term in office. Mr Ubah, who represents Anambra South District at the Senate, announced this on Sunday while speaking with reporters in Nnewi, his community, according to...