Suspected members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Sunday attacked a trailer carrying cattle. In a viral video on the internet, the trailer bearing the cattle was seen going up in flames, while cattle which alighted from the truck were seen wandering without direction. Sources said...
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Most filling stations in Abuja have been shut down following scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol. The New Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the situation has caused long queues of vehicles at various filling stations in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. A NAN...
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), has assured customers of its ability and technical competence to provide safe and stable electricity supply. AEDC’S Chief Marketing Officer, Mr Donald Etim said this in a statement in Abuja on Sunday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the AEDC was...
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto- The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has flagged off the 2022 Sustainable Agricultural Development Training Scheme (SADTS) for 38 participants alongside orientation of loans to be disbursed to the 2021 trainees of the scheme in Sokoto. Speaking at the event, the State Coordinator of NDE,...
Palpable apprehension and concern have heightened in Gombe over attempts by the State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, to stifle the press and free speech. No fewer than three journalists have either been arrested, harassed or intimidated over trumped-up charges of ‘libel’ and ‘defamation’, after publishing factual ‘investigative’ stories. Yahaya,...
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted consignments of psychoactive substances in Kaduna, Yobe and Plateau States. The Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said a drug dealer, Obinna Anene, a.k.a Young Alhaji, was arrested...
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two pregnant women and a barber at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja, Lagos, for attempting to import and export illicit drugs. The NDLEA spokesperson, Mr Femi Babafemi, said in a statement on Sunday that...
Ideas Nigeria Movement (INM) says calls by various persons and associations for Mr Godwin Emefiele, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to resign his position is baseless. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that INM is a group of Nigerians with a focus on national...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari will on Sunday leave for Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, to attend the 15th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). The president’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu,...
President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the security agencies for the incessant onslaught against terrorists and bandits, particularly in the Northwest zone of the country. He lauded them for not showing any let up as they continued to achieve positive outcomes based on their current operational trajectory in the zone....
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Chairman of The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has debunked the rumours making the rounds the that he is planning to joining the 2023 presidential election under the platform of the APc. A statement issued to NATIONAL ACCORD on Sunday...
The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice will hold an International Conference from May 9 to May 12 in Praia, Cape Verde, on strengthening regional integration with the implementation of an effective justice system. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the four-day conference will be jointly hosted by...
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says the Federal Government has taken series of actions to boost Nigerian film industry. Mohammed said this at the closing ceremony and Award Night of a seven-day Zuma Film Festival in Abuja. According to him, “the trajectory of the Nigerian...
Imo Speaker Kennedy Ibeh has joined Nigerians to hail Gov Hope Uzodimma of Imo for being bestowed with The Sun Award of ‘2021 Governor of the Year’. Ibeh, in a statement on Sunday, described the award as well deserved following the governor’s track record within the year under review....
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari, asking the court to “declare illegal, and incompatible with the oath of office, and public interest the recent pardon granted to former governors of Plateau State, Senator Joshua Dariye, and...
The Nigeria Police Force have arrested one of its officer for singing, dancing and brandishing a rifle in praise of a particular confraternity. Police spokesperson Olumuyiwa Adejobi said the officer, Corporal Matthew Isaac, had been identified via a viral video of the “discreditable” activity. “The Inspector-General of Police, IGP...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Shehu of Borno Alh Dr Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai Allamin Ek-kanemi has approved the appointment of Malam Mukhtar Alkali as Shettima Mallumbe of Borno, one of the prestigious traditional title holder in the emirate. The appointment was conveyed weekend to the new tittle...
Bishop David Oyedepo, the presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church, popularly known as Winners Chapel, worldwide, has said he will not be contesting for the presidency in the 2023 elections. Oyedepo said vying to be Nigeria’s president is a demotion to him, adding that he’s called for a...
Police in Zamfara State have arrested the notorious gang leader of an outlawed group, “Yansakai’’ in connection with culpable homicide and incitement of public disturbance. Police spokesman in the state, SP Muhammed Shehu, stated on Thursday in Gusau that offence took place at Tungar Dutsi village in Bukkuyyum Local...