Miyetti Allah sets up nationwide vigilante; Afenifere, Ohanaeze, others kick
Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, the Fulani socio-cultural association, on Wednesday, took its expansionist steps further by announcing the establishment of a nationwide security outfit, which it claimed will help to…
Editorial: Amaechi’s obnoxious threat over Chinese loans probe
The ridiculous threat by Transportation Minister, Rotimi Amaechi, warning the House Committee on Treaties and Protocols to halt its probe of a $500 million loan from the Chinese government is…
Nigeria announces Dates for National Examinations
The Nigerian government on Wednesday released a comprehensive schedule for various National Examinations for exit classes, spanning from 17th August to 18th November 2020. It said the 2020 Senior Secondary…
Girl Child Education: World Bank Gives $500m to Seven Nigerian States
The World Bank Board of Directors on Wednesday approved a $500 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA)* for the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE), whose…
2023 Presidency: Mamman Daura Advocates Competence over Rotation
Mamman Daura, who is reputed to be one of the influencers behind President Muhammadu Buhari, has unwittingly stirred controversy by his prescription that in choosing Nigeria’s next president, competence should…
Nigeria Proscribe Ohanaeze, Arewa, Others over Security Concerns
The Nigerian government on Tuesday announced that it had withdrawn the certificate of registration of socio-cultural groups in the country over security clearance. The government announced specifically that the Corporate…
Nigerian Government Dares those who say Anti-graft War is Dead
The Nigerian government on Tuesday dared critics who believe its anti-corruption war has waned, to test its resolve. “Anyone who disagrees that the anti-corruption fight is alive and well is…
Editorial: Akpabio’s complicity in the NDDC N81.5 billion scandal
The jaw-dropping revelations on the quantum of corruption that has become the trademark of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), and the alleged involvement of lawmakers may be sordid and…
Nigeria Police Orders Full enforcement of Curfew in Southern Kaduna after Mass Killings
… Enjoins citizens to cooperate with security agencies The head of Nigeria’s Police has ordered full enforcement of a curfew imposed on Southern Kaduna, where scores of residents have been…
Nigeria’s Spy Police Warns of Plans to Destabilise Country
Nigeria’s Spy Police, the Department of State Services says it has uncovered plans to destabilize the West African nation. It said such persons and groups are “desirous of taking advantage…