UN Demands Release Of Abducted Pupils, Teachers In Oyo, Borno
The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Malick Fall, has called for the immediate and safe release of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in recent attacks in Oyo and Borno states.
State Police Constitutional Framework Near Completion – Presidency
Significant progress has been made towards establishing state police, with a constitutional amendment expected soon, following months of consultations among the Executive, the National Assembly and security authorities.
NLC Threatens Strike Over Terrorism
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned that it would not hesitate to call for a nationwide industrial action to support the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in the ongoing strike against kidnapping of students and teachers in Oyo State should governments at all levels fail to address the crisis decisively.
Aftermath Primaries: Obi Rallies NDC Aspirants For Unity
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, on Wednesday appealed to aspirants who participated in the party’s recently concluded primary elections to accept the outcomes and support efforts to strengthen the party ahead of future elections.
Super Eagles Held To 2-2 Draw By Poland After Stoppage-Time Goal
The friendly match between Nigeria and Poland ended in a 2-2 draw on Wednesday in Warsaw.
US Announces Ceasefire Agreement Between Israel and Lebanon
The US State Department has announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to the implementation of a ceasefire.
ADC Leadership Tussle: Court Adjourns Case To June 8
A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed June 8 for hearing a case challenging the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), headed by former Senate President David Mark.
Four NYSC Members, Two Others Burnt To Death In Adamawa Road Crash
Six persons, including members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), have been burnt to death in a road accident that occurred in Narehi, Girei-Song Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
Soludo Hosts RMAFC Team For Anambra Data Verification Exercise
Anambra state governor, Chukwuma Soludo says he hosted members of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), led by their team leader, Bello Wamako, to the Light House in Awka for the Anambra State Data Verification Exercise.
‘I’m Independent, Peter Obi Doesn’t Own Me’ — Datti Baba-Ahmed
Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has defended his decision to leave the Labour Party for the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), insisting that his political choices are independent of former presidential candidate, Peter Obi.