NAPTIP raises alarm over new strategy by human traffickers
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The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has raised an alarm over a new strategy employed by human traffickers, who are exploiting global brand trademarks to offer fraudulent Oil and Gas job opportunities, luring unsuspecting youths and others to neighboring West African countries for exploitation. The Director-General of NAPTIP, Prof Fatima […]
Mr Julius Abure faults the Wednesday’s picketing of National Secretariat by NLC
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Mr Julius Abure, the National Chairman of Labour Party(LP) has faulted Wednesday’s picketing of the National Secretariat of the party by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) saying it is a show of shame. Contained in a statement through its National Publicity Secretary on Thursday, Abure also described the action as a show of rascality. Abure […]
Members of NLC storms LP national HQ in Abuja
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Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Wednesday, stormed the national headquarters of the Labour Party (LP) in Abuja, to express their displeasure with current party leadership and the perceived betrayal of the party’s foundational principles. The Labour Centre called for the resignation of the national chairman, Barrister Julius Abure, whom it said has […]
INEC expresses concern over delay in submission of observation reports
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Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has expressed concern over the delay in the submission of observation reports by some accredited observers. Speaking at the first quarterly consultative meeting with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), in Abuja, Prof. Yakubu noted that submission of observation report is mandatory; and a condition for […]
Military Vows To Rescue Abducted Kaduna Schoolchildren
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In response to the recent surge in attacks and kidnappings targeting school pupils and internally displaced persons (IDPs), the Defense Headquarters has assured the public of its unwavering commitment to ensuring the safe return of all victims. Speaking to journalists in Abuja yesterday, the Director of Defense Media Operations Maj. Gen. Edward Buba acknowledged the […]
Most kidnappings in FCT were stage-managed
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that most incidents of kidnapping in the nation’s capital were stage-managed by people. Speaking yesterday during a chat with journalists after a closed-door meeting with the Senate alongside the FCT Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igweh, Wike said kidnapping has reduced in the FCT […]
Abdul Ningi resigns as Northern Senators Forum Chairman
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Senator Abdul Ningi, who was suspended for three months for alleging that the 2024 budget was padded to the tune of N3 trillion has resigned as Chairman, Northern Senators Forum (NSF). Ningi, in a letter addressed to the Secretary of NSF on Tuesday in Abuja said this is necessitated by the unfolding events in the […]
Niger State Governor clarifies misconceptions regarding the state’s stance on the mass purchase of food items from the state to other states in the country
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While speaking with newsmen in Abuja on Monday, governor Bago said he only stopped bulk purchases of food from local markets to neighbouring countries, adding that food items purchased in the state markets were not stopped from being taken to other states. He highlighted the challenges faced by local farmers, including exploitation by middlemen and […]
Super Falcons Vs South Africa Showdown Gets 2024 Olympic Qualifier Dates, Venues
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Nigeria’s Super Falcons will entertain old foes South Africa in the first leg of the 2024 Olympic Games final round qualifying fixture in April at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja, with the second leg billed for the Mbombela Stadium on April 8. The Super Falcons defeated Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon 1-0 on aggregate to seal […]
Edo Deputy Governor storms PDP national headquarters in Abuja, demands for certificate of return
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Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu yesterday stormed the PDP’s national headquarters in Abuja, demanding the party’s CERTIFICATE OF RETURN for the governorship election. Shaibu was declared the winner of a “parallel PDP governorship candidate for the state” while Asue Ighodalo won the main election. Although the PDP had presented a certificate of return to […]