The Jos branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has cautioned the Plateau state governor over his recent statement ordering the arrest of those who “rush to bail” suspects arrested in connection with the recent killing of over 20 commuters in the state capital. In a statement on Saturday in Jos, Chairman of the NBA,…
The minister of youth and sports development, Mr. Sunday Dare, has announced the dissolution of all boards of the national Olympic sports federations (NSF) in Nigeria. In a statement on Friday, the minister said a caretaker committees had been constituted to run the affairs of the federations pending elections. The minister noted that within the…
The senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of bias in her recall from the senate. Addressing her supporters on Tuesday in Okehi LGA of Kogi state, she said the commission is aiding and guiding petitioners on how to perfect their illegal acts. The senator, who arrived in…
By Callistus Agwaza in Jalingo Eight suspected members of the Boko Haram terrorists have been arrested by troops in Ardo Kola Local Government area of Taraba state. Olubodunde Oni, spkokesperson of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Jalingo, disclosed this in a statement, Monday night. The statement added that two females, suspected to be informants to…
Senate minority leader Simon Mwadkwon has alleged that the justices of the annulment of his election at the appeal court was influenced by religion, ethnic and political factors. Speaking on Thursday while featuring on the television programme “Morning Show” on Arise Television, he maintained that his election shouldn’t have been annulled. The Abuja division of…
A former member of House of Representatives Hon. Rima Shawulu, was a guest on the African Independent Teision (AIT) on Thursday morning where he spoke on a wide range of issues concerning the security situation in the country. Shawulu a former chairman of the House of Reps Committee on Army, said the creation of state…
