Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom, has declared support for the endorsement of Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) by ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo. In a statement on Tuesday, Ortom said said he is convinced that Obi possesses the qualities of a leader who will be a true president by guaranteeing justice, equity and…
Abubakar Abba, a suspected terrorist kingpin terrorising Niger state, has been arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS). The Niger state governor, Mohammed Bago, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Wednesday signed by Bologi Ibrahim, his spokesperson. Abba was said to be the leader of the dreaded Mahmuda terrorists organisation, which…
The Annual Tarok Cultural Carnival organised by the Nim O’Tarok Cultural Association, held December 27, 2021 at the Langtang mini Stadium, headquarters of Langtang North LGA, Plateau state. The event with the theme: “Culture as a tool for peace national unity”, was led by former sports minister, Solomon Dalung. It featured Tarok cultural dances, attires…
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has commended the position of South East leaders and governors on the violent agitation for secession from Nigeria by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network. The forum stated this in a communique at the end of its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on Wednesday in Kaduna. The…
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has said that the 2023 elections will provide Nigerians another opportunity to reflect on the mistake they made. Kukah stated this on Wednesday in Abuja at an event jointly organised by the Kukah Centre and Open Society Initiative For West Africa (OSIWA). He said the tragedy that…
Plateau state governor, Caleb Mutfwang has warned unscrupulous elements plotting to cause confusion in the state to desist from such unpatriotic act. The governor sounded the warning in a broadcast on Monday evening on political developments in the state. The warning came following growing tension ahead of the the tribunal judgement on the governorship election…
