The Northern States Christian Elders Forum (NOSCEF), has dismissed reports alleging that Christians in Northern Nigeria have withdrawn from the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to form a new body known as the Northern Christian Association (NCA). In a statement signed by its Chairman, Elder Sunday Oibe, the forum described the reports as false and…
Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei may have been eliminated in the ongoing attacks across the country. The BBC quoted the Israel prime minister saying there are “growing signs” Khamenei, is “gone”. The BBC reports that satellite images showed damage to Khamenei’s compound in Tehran, the Iranian…
A civil society organisation, JESZ Development Foundation, the North West partner on the Youth Electoral Reform Project YERP Naija, has expressed concern over the prolonged delay in the passage of pending constitutional review bills by the 10th National Assembly. Addressing a press conference at the weekend in Kaduna, the Executive Director of the foundation, Zigwai…
By Joseph Kwewum A few years ago, Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, abandoned plans to enter Nigeria’s steel sector, citing concerns over allegations of monopolistic practices that have trailed his dominance in cement, sugar and other key industries. His withdrawal once again spotlighted the troubled state of Nigeria’s steel ambition. In September 2022, the Federal…
Plateau state governor Caleb Mutfwang has Mutfwang warned that the government would not tolerate lawlessness or mob action by any group or individuals. The governor issued the warning on Friday at the end of an emergency security meeting at the government house, Jos. He also ordered an immediate clampdown on rising insecurity and unauthorized roadblocks…
By Shu’aibu Usman Leman The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria and a broad spectrum of citizens have raised concerns over the amended Electoral Act, urging the National Assembly to revisit aspects of the reform. Central to their demand is the mandatory real time electronic transmission of election results as a means of restoring public confidence…
