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IPOB: Anyone Caught Enforcing Suspended Sit-at-home Order Should be Arrested
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) says persons found enforcing the suspended sit-at-home directive in the south-east should be arrested. The proscribed group had cancelled its planned sit-at-home scheduled to hold on Mondays across the south-east. The group had said the decision to cancel the order is to enable people of Anambra participate in the […]
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Buhari: Nigerians Can Look After Themselves When Infrastructure is in Place
President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigerians would be able to “look after themselves” when adequate infrastructure is available in the country. According to a statement by Femi Adesina, presidential spokesperson, Buhari said this on Thursday during his meeting with Mohammed Al-Jasser, the president of Islamic Development Bank (IDB), at the sidelines of the Paris Peace Forum […]
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EFCC Grills Former Edo governor, Lucky Igbinedion Over N1.6bn Fraud
The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is currently questioning a former governor of Edo State, Lucky Igbinedion over what a source described as alleged criminal diversion of public funds to the tune of N1.6bn. The former governor who arrived the headquarters of the EFCC at Jabi, Abuja around 2pm, November 11, […]
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Makinde Receives New Oyo DSS boss, Calls For Immediate Investigation on Abolongo Jailbreak
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has called on the new head of Department of State Services (DSS) in the state to assist in investigating the remote cause of the Abolongo jailbreak in Oyo town. The governor made this known while receiving the new head of DSS in the state, Agada Alex, at the Governor’s Office, […]
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Ambassador Leonard Hosts Creative Community, Hails Growing U.S.-Nigeria Cultural Ties
The US Mission has lent its support to Nigeria’s burgeoning film industry and creative community by participating in the 10th annual Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF). In addition to sponsoring two masterclasses in partnership with American Film Showcase and Global Media Makers, representatives from the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art and U.S. companies including […]
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PeacePro Raises Critical Question On Action Plan On Youth, Peace And Security
urges state to domestic policy A peacebuilding organization, Foundation for Peace Professionals simply known as PeacePro has commended the federal government of Nigeria, particularly the Federal Ministry of Youths and other stakeholders for their efforts in the process of adopting the global action plan on youth, peace and security. The organization also called on state […]
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DISCLAIMER: STANLEY NKWAZEMA IS NOT OUR STAFF/CONTRIBUTING EDITOR
The attention of the management of THISDAY NEWSPAPERS has been drawn to the news making the rounds that Mr. Stanley Nkwazema, one of those suspected to have invaded the home of Justice Mary Odili claimed to be a staff and Contributing Editor of THISDAY. Contrary to his claim, Mr. Nkwazema is neither a Staff of […]
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Osun PDP Leaders Nominate Adagunodo as PDP SW Chairman, Writes Gov Makinde
His Excellency,Governor Seyi Makinde,The Executive Governor of Oyo State. Dear Sir, NOMINATION OF HON. OLASOJI ADAGUNODO AS THE NATIONAL VICE CHAIRMAN (SOUTH WEST ZONE) OF THE PEOPLES DEMOCRATIC PARTY We wish to congratulate you on the successful conclusion of the PDP 2021 National Convention. We also use this medium to congratulate you as our leader […]
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Angry Youths, Customs Clash In Kwara Over Attempt To Arrest ‘Smuggler’
Operatives of the Nigeria Customs Services (NCS), on Wednesday night in Ilorin, clashed with some aggrieved youth over an attempt to arrest a trailer driver who was allegedly carrying contraband goods. The incident occurred around 9pm at the Offa Garage area in Ilorin. An eyewitness, Mohammed, who spoke with our reporter, said the Customs officials […]