Nigeria’s largest Islamic organisation, Jama’atu Nasril Islam led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar lll, has berated Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom and former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode for alleged unbridled attacks against founder of the Sokoto caliphate, Usman…
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Amassoma: Police ban musicians from singing about killings
The Nigerian Police, Bayelsa State command has warned the creative industry and the Social Media to incite members of the public against the use of songs over the recent killings in Amassoma community, Bayelsa State. The warning is coming few…
Buhari speaks from both side of his mouth – Obasanjo
More details have emerged on the meeting between former President Olusegun Obasanjo and leaders of the Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere. Obasanjo was reported to have said that President Muhammadu Buhari speaks from both sides of his mouth. Obasanjo was quoted…
Killings: Group demand removal of service chiefs
A group of Nigerians on Monday described as ‘ineffective’ the conduct of the country’s service chiefs in quelling increased mass violence. They called for their immediate removal. The group cuts across Nigerians of various divides and interests and they all…
KILLINGS : SOLICIT FOR FOREIGN SUPPORT – SOYINKA URGES FG
Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has advised the Federal Government to solicit the support of the international community to combat insecurity in the country. Soyinka spoke yesterday in Makurdi. He was in the Benue State capital for the 35th anniversary…
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SET TO APPROVE SPECIAL FUNDING FOR SECURITY AGENCIES
The Senate on Wednesday grilled heads of security agencies over the spate of killings and insecurity across the country. The meeting, which lasted four hours, was held behind closed doors. The lawmakers asked the security agencies to forward their requests…
Catholic prayer, protest holds today
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri will, in full compliance with the directives of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, CBCN, hold prayer and protest today. Confirming this to Journalists yesterday, Archbishop Anthony J. V. Obinna, explained…
KILLINGS: SENATE SUMMONS SECURITY, SERVICE CHIEFS, CUSTOMS BOSS, OTHERS
Politicians responsible for proliferation of illegal firearms—Sen Shehu Worried by the escalation in killings across the country, due largely to the proliferation of dangerous firearms, the Senate has summoned the Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Olonisakin, National Security Adviser,…
IF NIGERIA MUST LIVE, THE KILLINGS AROUND THE COUNTRY MUST STOP – ADEBOYE
Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has warned that if Nigeria must live, the killings around the country must stop. Adeboye said this when he paused his sermon at the church’s May Holy Ghost Service…
UNVEILING OAU FOOD FESTIVAL LOGO: SOYINKA SEEKS END TO HERDSMEN’S KILLING
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State was agog recently when literary giant Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, unveiled the OAU Ife Festival of Foods and identity logo. Organised by the Institute of Cultural Studies (ICS) of the university, the…