South Africa Assumes Seat on UN Security Council
Washington – As South Africa takes its seat on the United Nations Security Council for 2019 and 2020, Freedom House releases the following statement: “As a member of the Security Council – the United Nations’ most influential body – South Africa has a platform to be a vocal champion for democracy and respect for freedom […]
HURIWA Demand Urgent Action on Obono-Obla Certificate Scandal
Asks for civil society led probe of unlawful enrichment by first family The nation’s prominent Non-Governmental organisation and a pro-democracy group- HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) has condemned President Muhammadu Buhari for tolerating purported certificate forgers such as the Senior Special Assistant on prosecution to the President Mr Okoi Obono Obla to remain […]
Atiku to BMO: It’s Buhari Who Has a History of Bringing in Looted Funds
Abuja, Nigeria, 30 December, 2018: Our attention has been drawn to a statement by President Muhammadu Buhari accusing Atiku Abubakar of planning to smuggle in looted funds into the country just before the February 2019 elections. This new accusation, like their previous allegations, is another infantile outburst that tells more about the accuser than the accused. […]
” IF DECLARATION OF STATE OF EMERENCY IN ZAMFARA CAN BRING TO AN END, THE KILLINGS AND KIDNAPPINGS OF MY PEOPLE, I SUPPORT IT” – GOV YARI
The Executive Gov of Zamfara State and Chairman Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Hon Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar has today Thursday, 27th December, 2018, said that if declaration of state of emergency in his state is the only means of ending the killings and kidnappings of the innocent people in the state by bandits and other criminals, he […]
IEDPU National President resigned because of NASS appointment
Please disregard any news that the National President of the IEDPU, Amb Abdulazeez Sheik resigned over the fracas of Tuesday at the Emir’s Palace. There’s no iota of truth in it. The fact is that the National President was appointed by Senate President Bukola Saraki into the National Assembly Service Commission on Monday, 17th December, […]
Army Sacks UNICEF from North-east over Romance with Boko Haram
The Theatre Command Operation LAFIYA DOLE has observed with dismay that some of the activities of International humanitarian agencies and Non-governmental organisations’ operating in the North East have left so much to be desired. There is credible information that some of them are indulging in unwholesome practices that could further jeopardise the fight against terrorism […]
PDP Presidential Campaign Names Directorates, Spokespersons
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Council has released the Operational Directorates, as well as names of spokespersons for its 2019 Presidential elections campaign. The campaign council named former governor of Cross River state, Senator Liyel Imoke as Deputy Director General, Operations while former Presidential aspirant, Taminu Turaki, SAN, is named as Deputy Director-General, […]
Buhari Demand More From Police, Approves Enhanced Salary Structure
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday , 26 November, 2018, assured that his administration will continue to give attention to the welfare and operational needs of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) with a view to restoring its lost primacy in the internal security framework of the country. Speaking during an audience in State House, Abuja with members […]
Rivers NUJ Warns Politicians Against Hate Comments
As political parties officially commenced campaigns yesterday (Sunday) across the country, the Rivers State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has called on politicians, political parties and their candidates to avoid comments that are capable of provoking crisis in Rivers State. The NUJ, in a statement signed by the state secretary, Ike Wigodo, […]
EL-RUFAI SHOULD TAKE A LOOK IN THE MIRROR – REV. JOHN HAYAB
Press Statement: EL-RUFAI SHOULD TAKE A LOOK IN THE MIRROR – REV. JOHN HAYAB 11th November, 2018 – Happenings in our dear Kaduna State for over three years now, especially some recent statements by the Governor, have compelled me to speak as a citizen and a stakeholder who believes in the unity and diversity of […]