PRESIDENT Buhari has arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the Future Investment Initiative Institute conference. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu announced in …
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- Nigeria
Obey IPOB’s sit-at-home, lose your shops – Nothern groups warn Igbo traders
by Niji Akanniby Niji AkanniTHE Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) and Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) have kicked against the stay-at-home order issued by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Recall that the IPOB …
The new Head of Delegation for the European Union (EU) in Nigeria, Samuela Isopi, says over two million people were displaced from their homes in the North-East. The envoy stated …
- Nigeria
Don’t interfere in 2023 elections, Buhari tells foreign nations
by Niji Akanniby Niji AkanniAHEAD of the 2023 general elections, President Buhari has urged foreign envoys in Nigeria to be guided by diplomatic practices to ensure that their activities remain within the limits of …
- Judiciary & Crime
KADUNA: Four killed, three injured in Zagon Kataf reprisal attack
by Niji Akanniby Niji AkanniFOUR persons were confirmed dead while three others sustained various degrees of injuries in a reprisal attack in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area. It was gathered that the victims were …
- Nigeria
World Bank blacklists 18 Nigerian firms, individuals for corruption – Report
by Niji Akanniby Niji AkanniEIGHTEEN Nigerians and firms have been blacklisted for engaging in corrupt practices, fraud and collusive practices in its 2021 fiscal year, a new report has revealed. A list of debarred …
GOVERNOR Aminu Tambuwal has asked the Federal Government to lift the blockade of telecommunication networks in 14 Local Government Areas of his state. The governor, according to a statement issued …
- Travel & Tourism
Insecurity: FG deploys IED vapour detectors, others at airports
by Niji Akanniby Niji AkanniTHE Federal Government has deployed improvised explosive device vapour detectors and additional screening machines and scanners at Nigeria’s major international airports. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria disclosed this yesterday …
- Nigeria
Masari urges Buhari to declare state of emergency on insecurity
by Niji Akanniby Niji AkanniGOVERNOR Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to declare a state of emergency on insecurity in the country. The governor, who made the call in …
- Judiciary & Crime
ZAMFARA: Bandits demand N2m for two kidnapped corps members
by Niji Akanniby Niji AkanniBANDITS have allegedly placed a ransom of N2 million on two members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) kidnapped in the state. This was according to a tweet by …