Politics

The Socio-Economic Rights and AccountabilityProject (SERAP) and the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development have dragged President Muhammadu Buhari and the Minister of Information and Culture, Mr. Lai Mohammed to court over the order stopping journalists and broadcast stations from reporting details of terrorist attacks and victims in the country.

They are asking the court to declare the order as unconstitutional and anti-human rights.

Also joined in the suit as Defendant, is the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC).

The suit followed the directive by NBC, asking journalists, television and radio stations in Nigeria to stop ‘glamourising and giving too many details …

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State on his 58th birthday taking place tomorrow hailing him as a man of conviction.

The president, in a statement issued by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity described Umahi as a “man of conviction,” who does not hesitate in following his heart, particularly when it comes to serving his people.

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The president, in a statement rejoiced with the entire Umahi family, their friends, and associates.

While praying that as the Governor …

A monarch close to Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, have revealed that fled Nigeria to Benin Republic to avoid being killed.

The monarch said Igboho was ‘forced’ to leave the country, noting that the agitator was ready to continue the fight against killer herdsmen.

According to the monarch, there was a division among Igboho associates before he left the country.

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While some said he should stay back to fight, others, especially his kinsmen, aligned with the thought that he should leave the country.…

Nigerian he All Progressives Congress (APC), has reaffirmed that President Muhammadu Buhari, has no third term ambition or a succession plan as being alleged by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Sen. John Akpanudoedehe, National Secretary, APC Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), made this revelation in a statement issued in Abuja, on Thursday.

Akpanudoedehe had revealed that the party would come up with a consensus and agreeable presidential candidate to fly its flag for the 2023 Presidential Election, while reacting to allegations by the PDP that Buhari had a succession plan.

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President Muhammadu Buhari is on his way to Abuja after spending eight days in his country home, Daura Katsina State.

Before his departure at about 4:00 pm on Friday, the president received the guard of honour from troops of the Nigerian Army and Nigerian Air Force operating under the 17 brigade and 213 Forward Operating Base respectively.

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The State Governor, Aminu Masari, his deputy, Mannir Yakubu, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Tasiu Maigari, and other top government functionaries including well-meaning citizens in the state amidst tight security …

Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners Chapel Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo on Wednesday shed light on the sacking of some pastors on the payroll of the church.

The outspoken government critic while confirming the development that has dominated the social media space for some days now justified the sack of pastors saying they were “unfruitful” in their assignments.

In a video that has now gone viral Bishop Oyedepo said: ‘When we employed 7, 000 pastors at once, social media was dead. We have more employees than most states in Nigeria and we have neither owed them …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan on his appointment as Chairman of the International Summit Council for Peace, ISCP-Africa.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that former President Jonathan was appointmented as ISCP-Africa, an association of incumbent and former heads of state and their deputies, established in 2019 by the Universal Peace Federation UPF, an organization in general consultative status with the United Nations (UN),

Hailing the Former President, the party said in a congratulatory message ‘is in recognition of his leadership qualities as a democrat as well as his resounding success in …

The leader of Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Ayo Adebanjo has blamed Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari for the agitation of self-acclaimed freedom fighter, Sunday Adeyemo also known as Igboho.

Adebanjo claimed that Buhari’s failure to protect Nigerians was responsible for Igboho’s agitation.

He spoke while featuring on Arise News Programme, The Morning Show, on Thursday.

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The elder statesman pointed out that no help was rendered when killer Fulani herders were raping, killing and kidnapping people in Igboho’s area.

According to Adebanjo: ‘It is because of the failure of Buhari to protect …

Former Nigerian Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd), has strongly appealed to bandits presently wrecking havoc in the country to lay down their arms and repent for peace and stability of the country.

Abdulsalami made this appeal yesterday in an interview with newsmen shortly after observing rakaats prayers for Eid-el-Kabir in Minna.

‘I prayed Allah to touch the hearts of these bandits so that they can denounce banditry, kidnapping, cattle rustling, and other criminal activities,’ he said.

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He said peace and stability would ensure meaningful development of …