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Governors in the Southwest states on Friday reacted to a statement credited to the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), asking persons of Fulani extraction resident in Southern parts to return to the north. They described the claim as most unfortunate, divisive and retrogressive. A statement personally signed by the Forum’s Chairman and Ondo state Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu said:” With no intention to...

A petitioners’ witness, who claimed to be an ICT expert from Kenya, David Ayu Nyango Njoga has said the results of the last presidential election were stored in a server allegedly operated by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Njoga said he only got the report, which he later analysed, from a third party website : “www.factdontlieng.com”. Related: INEC, APC, Buhari...

Muslim cleric Abubakar Abdullahi who risked his life to save some Christians in Jos, Plateau State has been honoured with US International Religious Freedom Award. The 83-year-old Imam was announced as a recipient of the award after he hid over 200 Christians inside from suspected bandits in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, during June 2018 clashes. He hid...

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has accused the Federal Government of betrayal of trust over the implementation of the new national minimum wage. In a statement by its President, Quadri Olaleye and Secretary-General, Musa-Lawal Ozigi, the congress said it was rejecting the recent circular by the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission on the implementation of the new...

By Joy Kaka Professor Augustine Nwagbara on Thursday said his dismissal from University of Education Winneba, Ghana was unethical and should be reversed in the interest of the University. The professor said this when he a courtesy visit to the Chairman NIDCOM, Mrs Abike Dabiri -Erewa in Abuja. The University of Education Winneba in Ghana had terminated the appointment of the...

By Zainab Oyekan Mr Mike Yilbial, Chairman Nigeria Institute of Architects (NIA) Plateau Chapter, has urged developers in the state to seek advice from building professionals before erecting any structure in order to avoid collapse. Yilbial said this in a statement made available to the press on Thursday in Jos during a visit to the building collapse site at Dilimi. He said...

Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Thursday urged the leadership of the Miyetti-Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) to call their members who are violent to order. The President, CAN, Dr Samson Ayokunle, who made the call at a news conference in Abuja, said until they were called to order they cannot regain the trust and respect of Nigerians. The...

The Ugandan government says plans are underway to register all farmers and their cattle, including issuing "birth certificates" for the animals, so it can trace their products. Mr Vincent Ssempijja, the Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, on Tuesday said the international market demands that all countries producing food for the European market should have proof of its traceability. Related:...

Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi on Thursday said that the South West region does not want to experience any other war. According to him, the drum of war is sounding loud across the country. He spoke with State House correspondents after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The royal father said he came to speak to the...

Nigeria on Wednesday night won the bronze medal after finishing third at the ongoing 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt. The testy duel decided at the Al Salam Stadium in the Egyptian capital city Cairo ended with a lone goal which settled the game in favour of the Super Eagles, thus enabling them not to end their journey...