A coalition of various Igbo unions across the globe, the Global Igbo Alliance (GIA) has advocated that the release of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from detention would restore peace and security in the South East region. A statement signed by the group’s president and secretary, Dr. Christian Duru and Mrs Chinwe …

The Lagos State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Mrs Cecilia Dada has appealed to the officers of the Nigeria Police Force to complement the efforts of the state government towards ending violence against women and girls, saying that the ways and manners which the police handle cases of abuse of women and girls often discourage the survivors from …

The Federal Government has threatened to sanction its Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) that engage in backdoor recruitment despite the employment embargo it imposed since 2020. The culprits include the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPC), Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). Investigations by The PUNCH showed that some MDAs issued …

The Presidency revealed on Friday that nine oil-producing states received N625.43 billion in the last two year. The fund was made up of 13 percent oil derivation, and Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P) refunds from the Federation Account. According to a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu: “The states …

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday said the administration would not relent in its partnerships with the state command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in checking the menace of drug abuse. He commended the NDLEA Chairman, Brigadier-General Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd.) and his team for their efforts to rid the country and the state of cases …

Four persons have reportedly died from a fatal accident involving a Toyota Hilux conveying a detachment of vigilantes, accompanying Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, while enroute Mubi for a campaign engagement. The accident which occurred around Fadamareke, in Hong Local Government, allegedly linked to overspeeding while negotiating a dangerous bend, involved a RAMP 2 Toyota Hilux van used by Head …

Activists and friends have gathered on Wednesday to renew the call for justice for late 12-year-old student of Dowen College, Lagos, Sylvester Oromoni Jnr who died owing to injuries allegedly sustained from bullying and assault by some senior students. They gathered at the instance of two leading Civil Society Organisations in Abuja – Men Against Rape Foundation (MARF) and Make …

Two groups — Network of Journalists on Indigenous Issues, and Lawyers Network for the Protection of the Rights of Abuja Original Peoples — have been established in Abuja to promote and defend the rights of original inhabitants in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The indigenous peoples, who were the first to settle in the FCT some 1,000 years ago, complain of …

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday laid the 2023 budget estimates before the state parliament, restating the administration’s commitment to inclusive growth. The size of the 2023 budget is about N189.4 billion, with a recurrent expenditure of 49.1 percent and capital component of 50.9 percent. “This is a budget of economic expansion and sustainable development”, the Governor said, adding …

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba has warned his men to be apolitical as 2023 general election draws near. IGP Alkali handed down this warning in Umuahia, Abia State capital after inaugurating various projects in the state including Divisional Police Officer’s quarters in Eastern Ngwa Divisional Headquarters, Obingwa, Ubakala Divisional Headquarters, Police Children’s School in Obingwa LGA and …