The Police Command in Edo has confirmed the arrest of the Chairman of Esan West Local Government Area of the state, Collins Aigbogun, over alleged political violence in the area. The Commissioner of Police (CP) in Edo, Nemi Edwin-Iwo, confirmed the arrest to newsmen on Tuesday in Benin. He...
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Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 Presidential election, Peter Obi, on Tuesday joined the party in Edo to mobilise votes ahead of the state’s Sept. 21 governorship election. Speaking at the different campaign locations, Obi urged eligible voters in the state to come out en masse to...
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the governments and people of Borno and other states affected by flooding. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by his Senior Special Adviser, Malam Garba Shehu, Buhari described the flooding as a national calamity. He expressed concerns about the widespread...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – The Presidency has denied allegations of human rights abuses and violations in Nigeria made by the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in the United Kingdom. Special Adviser to the President, Bayo Onanuga, described the claims as false and misleading. Onanuga explained that the Nigerian government...
The Police Command in Jigawa has confirmed the death of three teenage boys of the same parent in a building collapse, which occurred in Birnikudu Local Government of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Lawan Shiisu, who confirmed the incident in Dutse, said three others survived...
The Borno Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has opened two relief camps to cater for thousands of people displaced by flood in Maiduguri following Alau Dam overflow. The Director-General of the agency, Mr Barkindo Mohammed, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Maiduguri on Tuesday. He said...
The University of Jos Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has decried the victimisation of its members in some public universities. Prof. Jurbe Molwus, its chairperson, at a news conference on Tuesday in Jos, accused the Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, Kogi State University (KSU), Anyingba...
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) is working tirelessly to mitigate the devastating impact of recent flooding on its facilities in Maiduguri, Borno, particularly the Medium Security Custodial Centre. Abubakar Umar, Assistant Controller of Corrections and Service Public Relations Officer, stated this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Umar...
Imo State Government has affirmed its commitment to a free, fair and credible Local Government Elections on September 21, saying it has no plans to rig the exercise. The government further declared that Gov. Hope Uzodimma’s popularity and the people-oriented projects across the state would guarantee overwhelming success for...
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has sought the support of the Jigawa government towards establishment of three additional e-border stations in the state. The Assistant Controller-General of the Service, in charge of North-West, Haladu Usman, stated this during a courtesy visit to Gov. Umar Namadi, on Tuesday in Dutse....
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed readiness and strong commitment to conducting a free fair and credible election in the forth coming Edo state governorship election. The INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, who gave this assurance in Benin City on Tuesday,...
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) Country Representative in Nigeria, Ms Cristian Munduate has sought for collaboration with wife of the Sokoto State Governor, Hajiya Fatima Aliyu to improve birth registration and nutrition issues in the state. Ms Munduate, who spoke on Monday during a courtesy...
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – In Sokoto, a one-day workshop themed “Protecting Education: A Shared Responsibility” brought together participants from diverse disciplines to mark the 2024 International Day to Protect Education from Attack. The event organized by Save the Child Initiative (STCI), Nigeria with support from Plan International aims...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Managing Director, Benue Investment and Property Company (BIPC), Dr Raymond Asemakaha, has said that the state beer factory would create job opportunities for the youths in the state. Dr. Asemakaha explained that about 211 job opportunities would be created and 179 indirect jobs...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has approved the appointment of Barr. Deborah Aber Serumun, as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). The appointment of the new SSG followed the resignation of the former SSG, Prof. Joseph Alakali. Prof. Alakali, the immediate...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep concern about the flooding in parts of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State. NATIONAL ACCORD reports that the worst flood in recent decades has displaced thousands of residents and affected facilities such as the Post office and the Maiduguri...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – A recent flood disaster has wreaked havoc on the Borno State Museum Pack (Zoo), resulting in the loss of over 80% of the animals. NATIONAL ACCORD reports that the devastating incident has also led to the escape of deadly animals, including crocodiles and snakes,...
American singer and actress, Selena Gomez, has bravely revealed the dangers in her carrying a child to term due to her health challenges. The singer disclosed her ongoing health journey in a recent interview with Vanity fair. The actress said she had been struggling with lupus, a chronic autoimmune...
Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris will on Tuesday meet to debate, a phenomenon that could prove pivotal in their pitched battle for the White House. The ABC News-hosted debate at 9 p.m. ET (0100 GMT on Wednesday) takes place just eight weeks...