Former Archbishop of the Catholic Diocese of Abuja, Cardinal John Onayeikan, has faulted religious leaders who act as channels of negotiation with criminal gangs. Cardinal John Onayeikan said what religious leaders should do is to talk with criminals and persuade them to change their ways. The Catholic cleric gave these indications during an interview on a television…
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has appealed to Fulani herders not to carry AK-47 rifles. Governor Mohammed made the call in his address at the flag-off of the annual livestock vaccination campaign in Bauchi State. Addressing a gathering at the Galambi Cattle Ranch, the Governor also encouraged cattle herders be peaceful. Governor Bala Mohammed had been…
Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress have clashed at the premises of the Corporate Affairs Commission in Abuja. The clash happened on the first day of a three-day protest by NLC members at the CAC Headquarters in the Federal Capital Territory. It took the intervention of the National President of the NLC,…
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has pledged the commitment of the police leadership to enforce discipline among members of the Nigeria Police Force. IGP Adamu noted that the promotion personnel discipline and professionalism are important elements of achieving national security. The IGP made this known during a retreat for members of the Police Management Team at…
Reports from the Northeast indicate that at least two persons have been killed in multiple explosions in Maiduguri, Borno State. Health workers also confirmed that at least forty-seven persons were injured in the explosions, which occurred yesterday evening. Local inhabitants told journalists that explosions were also heard in Mairi area, close to where students of the University…
President Muhammadu Buhari says that the plans of his administration to lift one hundred million Nigerians out of poverty is still on course and will be achieved. President Buhari made the boast during a meeting yesterday with members of his Presidential Economic Advisory Council. The President said the ambitious policy did not come by accident, but a…