Category: Metro
Nigerians told to boycott South African businesses in Nigeria
A pro-democracy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA has condemned the recent attack on Nigerians in South Africa. The President [...]
Buhari lacks commitment to end poverty – ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have berated President Muhammadu Buhari over his statement on the importance of education as the only [...]
Kidnapped Kaduna pastor, Elisha Numan set free after 15 days
The Senior Pastor of the Nagarta Baptist Church, Ungwan Makere, in the Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Rev Elisha Numan, has regained hi [...]
No physical structure of mosque on disputed Rivers land – Islamic leader as Asari Dokubo blows hot
Rivers State Islamic Leader and Vice President General Rivers State Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Nasir Uhor, has slammed claimed that the gover [...]
Police release 123 northerners from Jigawa arrested in Lagos
The Lagos police command has released the 123 northerners who were intercepted along Moshalashi road, Agege on Friday. The State Environment Sanitatio [...]
South-East govs ban movement of cattle, herders
South-East governors have announced a ban on herders moving around with AK-47 rifles and machetes in the region. The Chairman, South-East Governors Fo [...]
Police charge journalist, Agba Jalingo with terrorism for criticising Ayade
A journalist and activist, Agba Jalingo, has been charged with terrorism for criticising the Governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade. However, human [...]
I am not a dollar bill you can pocket – Wike fires at Ganduje
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has fired at his Kano State counterpart, Abdullahi Ganduje who reportedly threatened to institute a legal action [...]
Ayokunle, Adeboye, others ask Buhari to totally scrap Ruga
The President, Christian Association of Nigeria, Dr Supo Ayokunle, as well as top members of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria and other Christian [...]
Why we arrested 140 northerners coming into Lagos — Police
The police in Lagos on Saturday explained why they blocked a truck carrying northerners and arrested its occupants. Lagos police commissioner, Zubairu [...]