By Sylvanus Tyoakaa Abuja The House of Representatives is to hold a plenary on Wednesday to facilitate the passage of three (3) Bills, which are of Urgent Public Importance. The bills are, the Proceeds of Crime Bill, the Money Laundering Prohibition Act Amendment Bill and the Terrorism Prevention Act Amendment Bill. A statement from the…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has declared that Nigerian journalists deserve a better deal in the discharge of their constitutional duties. The Executive Secretary of the commission, Tony Ojukwu, said this in a statement commemorating this the 2022 World Press Freedom Day, which is marked globally on May 3 every year. Ojokwu said journalists…
The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) has warned that any attempt to kill and bury the age-long power rotation agreement between the north and south is tantamount to an attempt to kill and bury Nigeria. The group said that the move to tinker with the rotation of the presidency is inimical to national…
A governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna state, Hon. Isa Ashiru, has called for continuous prayers to end the security challenges facing the state. In a message on Monday marking, Id-el Fitr, Ashiru urged muslims to continue to hold on to the lessons learnt during the Ramadan period. He said, “It…
Nasir El-Rufai, governor of Kaduna state has assured residents of the state of his “commitment and determination to rally every resource to address the security challenges and make communities safer for life, liberty and livelihoods.” In a message on Monday marking Eid el Fitr, he congratulated Muslims in the state on the successful completion of…
Pusdung is the annual cultural festival of the Ngas ethnic nationality in Pankshin and Kanke Local Government Areas of Plateau state. The festival was initiated in 1988 to promote the rich cultural and traditions of the Ngas nation. The event is always held at Nefur arena in Pankshin, the headquarters of Ngas people. Besides, cultural…
