Task before Kaduna’s new Planning and Budget Commissioner
By Yusuf Ishaku Goje On July 12, 2019, Kaduna state Governor, Malam Nasir Ahmed el-Rufai, swore-in 13 newly appointed commissioners to man the various Ministries in the state, with the exception of the Ministries of Health and Agriculture. The appointment of the new commissioners came 45 days after the governor’s assumption of office for 2nd […]
UNHCR deeply concerned about new U.S. asylum restrictions
Asylum-seekers queued for a meal at El Barretal shelter in Tijuana, Mexico in December 2018. © UNHCR/Daniel Dreifuss UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is deeply concerned about the new rule barring from asylum the majority of people crossing the southern U.S. land border. This will endanger vulnerable people in need of international protection from violence or […]
Obasanjo writes PMB open letter
Dear President and General Buhari, OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT, GENERAL MUHAMMADU BUHARI abandoning Nigeria into the hands of criminals who are all being suspected, rightly or wrongly, as Fulanis and terrorists of Boko Haram type; spontaneous or planned reprisal attacks against Fulanis which may inadvertently or advertently mushroom into pogrom or Rwanda-type genocide that we […]
New CEP Reports Detail Muslim Brotherhood History, Activities Across the Middle East and North Africa
(New York, N.Y.) – The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) released new reports on the Muslim Brotherhood in 12 countries. The new reports detail the Sunni Islamist movement’s origins, history, violent activities, and government designations in: Algeria, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait,Libya, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Yemen. In April, U.S. President Donald Trump announced he was considering declaring the Muslim Brotherhood a Foreign Terrorist […]
Armoured van spills thousands of dollars in cash across major highway.
Police are asking for it back Christine Hauser An armoured truck spilled thousands of dollar bills onto a busy highway, prompting chaos as commuters pulled over to pick up fistfuls of money. On Tuesday before sunset, a fluttering swirl of cash blowing through the air brought traffic to a halt and people into the street when a side […]
FROM RUGA TO E-REGISTRATION OF IMMIGRANTS: WHAT NEXT?
By Professor Echefuna’ R. G. ONYEBEADI In the last couple of days, Nigerians mounted a sustained serious resistance to the unpopular ‘RUGA’ policy and its implementation by the ‘Fulani Government’ of President Muhammadu Buhari. Hear them again!; It is now e-Registration for illegal immigrants!! While others countries all over the world make effort to deport […]
Accuser of the brethren
By Femi Fani-Kayode Permit me to begin by saying that my heart goes out to Mr. Timi Dakolo, a very pleasant and respectful young man who I first met at President Goodluck Jonathan’s house two years ago. We interacted again two weeks ago when we spoke briefly on the phone after the news about the […]
My Return Is Divine I don’t Need Bloodshed -Yahaya Bello
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has stated that his reelection is divine mandate which cannot be stop by anybody. Governor Yahaya Bello disclosed this on Saturday while speaking with newsmen in Lokoja, the state capital. The APC governor who recently obtained the party nomination form to recontest during November 16, 2019 governorship said God […]
USAID, IRI steps up for marginalised groups, encourage advocacy, inclusion in governance
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto IN its drive to match its cardinal objective of strengthening the capacity of women and youths active participation in the process of governance in Sokoto state, the International Republican Institute(IRI) has deepened its support for the creation of advocacy groups to impact in service delivery. The institute anchored by the United […]
Killing Of Fasoranti’s Daughter Declaration Of War On Yoruba -Odumakin
– Says herdsmen will ‘hear’ from Yoruba nation Oriental Times Yinka Odumakin, spokesperson for Afenifere says the killing of Mrs. Funke Olakunrin is a declaration of war on Yoruba people. Odumakin said herdsmen attacked and killed Mrs Olakunrin, daughter of Pa Reuben Fasoranti, leader of the Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere on the Benin-Ore road. Odumakin […]