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Defence minister warns Amaechi over call for protest against hardship

NewsDeskNgOct 12, 2024October 12, 20240

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has condemned recent statements made by Rotimi Amaechi, accusing him of inciting violence and unrest among the Nigerian populace. Amaechi recently said Nigerians should be protesting against the hardship in the country. Matawalle in a statement released by the Director...

Toll-free hotline for reporting of religious freedom violations launched in Taraba

NewsDeskNgOct 12, 2024October 12, 20240

A toll-free hotline geared at encouraging residents to report violations of religious freedom in Taraba State has been launched. The initiative was introduced on Saturday during the screening of the movie, ‘Bridging the Abyss’, in Jalingo, the state capital. Our reporter gathered that the initiative is part of ongoing efforts...

Okai – Ritual killings, human parts business have taken over Igala land

NewsDeskNgOct 12, 2024October 12, 20240

A former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, House of Representatives candidate for Dekina/Bassa Federal Constituency of Kogi State, Austin Okai, on Saturday called on law enforcement agencies and traditional rulers in Igala land to address the rising tide of ritual killings and human trafficking in the area. Recent reports indicate a...

PDP Crisis: 100 Support Groups Back Damagun-led NWC

NewsDeskNgOct 11, 2024October 11, 20240

*say anti-democratic elements have no place in the party In a show of solidarity, over 100 support groups of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have thrown their weight behind the Umar Damagum-led National Working Committee (NWC), condemning attempts to undermine the party’s constitution. The groups, under the umbrella of Foundational...

Fuel Cost: CSO Accuses Mele Kyari-led NNPCL of Deliberate Mischief

NewsDeskNgOct 11, 2024October 11, 20240

*Says Hidden Charges Behind Increment The Coalition for Energy Reforms and Good Governance Advocacy has accused the Mele Kyari-led Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) of deliberate mischief and corruption, citing hidden charges as the reason behind the recent fuel price increment. According to the coalition, the NNPCL’s decision to...

Matawalle – We will not rest until Nigerians are safe

NewsDeskNgOct 11, 2024October 11, 20240

The Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has assured the people of the North West that the Federal Government will not rest until peace is fully restored in the region and Nigeria as a whole. He stated that a security assessment is being conducted to determine the...

PDP hails Ondo Assembly over rejection of supplementary budget, says Finance Commissioner now ‘thin god ‘

NewsDeskNgOct 11, 2024October 11, 20240

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Ondo State chapter has hailed the members of the state House of Assembly for halting the process of passing the 2024 supplementary budget into law. According to the opposition party, the courage exhibited by the lawmakers deserves commendation, particularly that the N487,437 billion supplementary budget...

Enugu Disco issues disconnection notice over unpaid N200bn electricity debt

NewsDeskNgOct 11, 2024October 11, 20240

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company has issued a disconnection notice to its customers over electricity debt to the tune of over N200 billion. The company disclosed this in a statement by its spokesperson, Emeka Ezeh on Friday. Accordingly, EEDC, electricity customers under its franchise are expected to clear all outstanding...

Ace Super Cop Honored for Daring Fight Against Illegal Mining

NewsDeskNgOct 11, 2024October 11, 20240

In a night of glitz, glamour, and banter, Assistant Commandant of Corps Attah John Onoja of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps was bestowed with the prestigious award of Most Resourceful Operational Officer in Nigeria by the National Crimewatch Magazine. The esteemed event, held at the Nigerian National Merit...

Death penalty: Abolish it now!

NewsDeskNgOct 11, 2024October 11, 20240

*NHRC, NBA, others call for abolition of capital punishment *As 3,650 inmates including 63 women await execution in various prisons nationwide *Absence of formal policy leaves death row inmates vulnerable to execution – ASF *Says Nigeria has highest number of death row inmates in sub-Saharan Africa By Kenneth Atavti As...