Gunmen have killed no fewer than five people in a fresh attack in Plateau State, police authorities have revealed. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Mr Tyopev Mathias, told Channels Television on Thursday that the attack occurred on Wednesday. According to him, a group of young boys were returning from a festive celebration…
As police continue to probe the killing of former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh, sources say two principal suspects have been arrested. According to ChannelsTV, the investigations carried out so far revealed that the suspects were directly involved in the attack that led to the death of Badeh. The source added…
resident Muhammadu Buhari, Tuesday, in Kaduna, appealed to violence-prone Kaduna residents to preserve the peace and tranquility of the state that used to be the headquarters of northern Nigeria. ‘‘Kaduna, once the home of the Premier and home of the New Nigerian must not earn itself a new name – home of violence. The Federal…
The Kaduna State Government has reinstated a 24-hour curfew on Kaduna metropolis and environs, Kasuwan Magani, Kajuru, Kateri and Kachia. The curfew is effective from 11am today, Friday, 26th October 2018 and will remain in force until further notice This is a necessary step to help maintain peace as we mourn the death of HRH…
Former governor of Rivers State and Minister of transportation Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi says the State under the leadership of PDP was no longer a safe heaven for investors , as it was during his reign as governor. Amaechi said the Nyesom Wike led~government has failed in the protection of lives and property of the people…
This is how the communities are as at today after 45 years of Shell in the land. Yet they are mobilise Navy and JTF to invade a peace loving people asking for justice. Shell, PDP lead Local Government Chairman have mobilised Naval force to forcefully throw out a people demanding justice after Shell 45 years…
Worried by the violence that marred the Port Harcourt State Constituency Three Election, Ambassador of Ireland to Nigeria, Sean Hoy has called on the Federal Government to take steps to ensure that elections are conducted within the ambit of the rule of law. Similarly, the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Ketil Karlson declared meaures…
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has charged youths in Nigeria’s oil-producing communities to join in campaigning for peace and security in the Niger Delta region. Speaking after receiving an award for excellence from the Niger Delta Youth Forum, the NDDC Director Corporate Affairs, Dr. Ibitoye Abosede, stated that development can only take place in…
WEDNESDAY, July 11, 2018 rekindled hope for a better Niger Delta and Nigeria as a political entity. By 2.pm when oil rich Niger Delta indigenes from all strata of the society including technocrats, diplomats, intellectuals, traditional rulers as well as youth and opinion leaders converged on the Main Hail of Eko Hotel and Suites in…
*NDDC to provide more facilities for NYSC in Niger Delta* The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has promised to sustain its support for the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, especially in the area of providing facilities in the orientation camps in the Niger Delta region. The NDDC Managing Director, Mr. Nsima Ekere, gave the assurance…
