The Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF), has urged the newly appointed acting Inspector General of Police, Mr. Usman Baba to focus on proactive measures in tackling crime in the country. In a statement congratulating Baba on his appointment, Chairman of the forum and governor of Plateau state, Mr. Simon Lalong, assured that the NSGF will…
Chairman of Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau state, Alhaji Shehu Bala, has said that the killings in the state will not end if people insist on vengeance. Speaking on Thursday while featuring on Arise TV programme, “Morning Show”, Bala said the solution to lasting peace in the state is forgiveness and understanding. “If…
The appointment of a new Chairman for Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has sparked heated debates across the country. Many Nigerians believe that the person who occupies this position plays a decisive role in shaping who wins or loses elections. In this episode of The Other Side, Rimamnde Shawulu explores: • Why the INEC…
Brekete Family, a popular reality television and radio programme focusing on human rights issues, has purchased the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential nomination form for Akwa Ibom state governor, Udom Emmanuel. TheCable reports that the form was presented to governor on Friday at the Government House in Uyo by a delegation from the organisation. Speaking…
Governors of the 36 states of the federation are expected to meet with economic and financial agencies in the country, over the management of their states’ security votes. Security vote is a monthly allocation given to state governments for improved security. A statement signed by AbdulRazaque Bello-Barkindo, spokesperson of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), said…
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Monday blocked the entrance of the National Assembly to demand for the implementation of financial autonomy of the judiciary. The NBA, had warned at the weekend that it would join the protest march of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) against the refusal of state governors to obey…
