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The sad and unfortunate killings in Plateau State over the weekend have been turned to opportunity to once again play irresponsible politics, particularly by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which says it is declaring seven days of mourning. These are dolorous times that call for deep introspection on how cheap human lives have become and […]

The World Bank has approved of $2.1bn loan for seven projects to be executed in Nigeria. The loan was announced in a statement issued by World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Rachid Benmessaoud in Abuja on Thursday. According to the statement, the loans were approved in Washington on Wednesday and are for seven projects to […]

As it applauds the United States’ government for expressing strong condemnation of the latest attack in Plateau state that consumed more than one hundred lives, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Caucus of the House of Representatives has expressed deep shock over the barbaric killing of little children in violent attacks largely suspected to be retaliatory […]

Last September, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation released its annual Goalkeeper’s report, highlighting the extraordinary progress made in reducing extreme poverty around the world, while also warning that sustaining this progress would not be easy. We now have the first actual data points that ring the alarm bells about a new, unfolding story on […]

A Federal High Court sitting in Sokoto State, has affirmed that both the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are legally mandated to investigate and prosecute any person or authority over allegations of corruption anywhere in Nigeria. Justice S. K. Idris, who gave the […]

The trial of a former governor of Zamfara State Mahmud Aliyu Shinkafi alongside three others before Justice Fatima Murtala Aminu of the Federal High Court sitting in Gusau could not go on today as planned following an application brought by the former governor challenging the jurisdiction of the court to try the matter. Others charged […]

www.www.aso.rocks search engine understands that troops deployed at Magam town on 25 June 2018 arrested three suspected informants in Gobirawa Fulani village following a tip off. According to Texas Chukwu, Brigadier General Director Army Public Relations, the suspects are alleged to be responsible for giving information to bandits before they carry out attacks. Preliminary investigation […]

Rt Hon Yakubu Dogara Speaker, House of Representatives, Federal Republic of Nigeria has disclosed that Nigerian Security apparatus will be re-organized. Hon Yakubu Dogara and Senate President, Bukola Saraki met with President Buhari on Tuesday at the Presidential villa over the Plateau violence. Mr. Dogara who spoke through a statement, he signed personally, said,”The President […]

Nigerians Demands Justice, Fairness, Peace and Security. The severe deterioration and very disheartening level of insecurity in our nation today has reached an intolerable height that calls for a total condemnation by all lovers of peace, security, democracy and harmony. 2. The senseless and incessant butchering of human lives and the attendant destruction of homes […]

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Jos directed security chiefs in the country to remain vigilant and ensure the protection of lives and property in the country. Speaking at an interactive session with stakeholders in Plateau State in the aftermath of the recent killings in some communities, the President urged traditional and community leaders to complement […]

SPEECH BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA DURING THE COMMISSIONING OF CALABAR RICE SEEDLING PLANT, CALABAR, CROSS RIVER 26TH JUNE, 2018 Protocols: Exactly two years and eight months ago, I was here in Cross River State. That visit was historic because, firstly, it was my first official visit to […]

Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, Chief Jide Awe has resigned his position, citing irreconcilable differencebetween him and the party’s governorship candidate, Dr. Kayode Fayemi as main reason. The notice of resignation made available online today, read; Consequent upon irreconcilable difference between my good self and ourparty’s governorship candidate, Dr. Kayode […]