Abel Ejikeme

Demonization of Fulani Setting Nigeria on Dangerous Path, Northern Elders Warn

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) on Tuesday warned that Nigeria will be treading dangerous grounds should the demonization of the…

4 years ago

Former Governor Peter Obi Says Management of Covid-19 in Nigeria Not Transparent

The management of COVID-19 in Nigeria has not been as transparent as it should, a former governor of Anambra State…

4 years ago

‘Corruption is Getting Worse in Nigeria’, Former Anambra Governor Peter Obi Says

A former governor of Anambra state Peter Obi has said corruption is getting worse in Nigeria as citizens don't need…

4 years ago

Covid-19: Nigrria Declares Kogi High-risk State for Refusing to Acknowledge Existence of Disease

The Nigerian government has declared Kogi, a state in the north-central region of the country, a high-risk state for refusing to acknowledge…

4 years ago

Successes in Nigeria’s Anti-insurgency War Under-reported, Says Buhari’s Spokesman Adesina

Femi Adesina, President Muhammadu Buhari's Special Adviser on Media and Publicity has criticised the country's media for playing-up reports of…

4 years ago

After Raising Alarm in December, Buhari’s Spokesman Alleges Arranged Smear Campaign Against President

The Nigerian Presidency has said there is a compelling reason to alert the nation of another orchestrated smear campaign against President Muhammadu…

4 years ago

Sacked Service Chiefs Caused So Much Embarrassment to Nigeria, Says Senator Sani

Shehu Sani, a Nigerian Senator during the Eighth National Assembly has said asides President Muhammadu Buhari's failure to sack the service…

4 years ago

Nigeria: Oyo Governor Makinde Meets Buhari, Seeks Collaboration on Security

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has said his meeting with the Nigerian leader Muhammadu Buhari sought the collaboration of the…

4 years ago

Buhari Signs Law Making Use of Face Masks Compulsory in Public

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Health Protection Regulations which makes the use of face masks…

4 years ago

Nigeria: Oyo Governor Makinde Deploys 200 Amotekun Operatives in Ibarapa

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has deployed 200 operatives of the Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, to Ibarapa local government…

4 years ago

Buhari ‘Accepts Service Chiefs’ Resignation’, Appoints Replacements to Resume Immediately

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has replaced the country's Service Chiefs with immediate effect, months after several calls from citizens and civil society…

4 years ago

Nigeria’s Southwest Governors Agree With Cattle Breeders to Ban Open Grazing

Governors of the six Nigerian South-west states and the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN) have agreed to ban all…

4 years ago

In the Face Growing Insecurity, Nigerian Government Says ‘Security Situation Better than in 2015’

The Nigerian government has said the security situation in the country way better than what was obtainable in 2015 when…

4 years ago

Nigerian Governors Back Akeredolu, Say He Didn’t Ask Herdsmen to Vacate Ondo State

The Nigerian Governors Forum has backed Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, stating that Fulani herdsmen in the state were not…

4 years ago

Nigeria: Governor Akeredolu’s Quit Notice to Fulani Herders Irresponsible, Says Former Health Insurance Boss

Usman Yusuf, a former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme has described as irresponsible, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu's ultimatum to Fulani…

4 years ago

Nigeria: Sociopolitical Groups Trade Words Over Attack on Fulani in Oyo State

Major sociopolitical groups in Nigeria traded words and warned that another civil war should be averted in a country where…

4 years ago

Nigeria: Former Electoral Commission Boss Jega Calls for Scrap of ‘Unnecessary’ Federal Ministries

Attahiru Jega, a former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called for the scrap of certain "unnecessary" federal ministries with…

4 years ago

Buhari Approves Another Five-year Term for Nigeria Ports Boss Hadiza Bala Usman

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the re-appointment of Hadiza Bala Usman as Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). In…

4 years ago

Fmr. Gambian VP Says She’s Best Candidate for AUC’s Deputy Chairperson Position

Fatoumata Jallow-Tambajang, a former Vice president of The Gambia has expressed confidence and optimism that she will emerge the deputy chairperson of the…

4 years ago

Buhari Looking Forward to Working With Biden, Harris

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed hope that the recently inaugurated administration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as President and Vice President of…

4 years ago