Year: 2018

The New Agenda for Positive Change, a civil society organization has taken a swipe at the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar for reportedly holding a strategy session with members of his team in Dubai, UAE. The Dubai meeting had in attendance, Atiku’s running mate, Peter Obi; the Senate President, Bukola Saraki. Also in the meeting were ex-Ogun Governor, Gbenga Daniel; ex-aide to former President, Reno Omokri, Bayelsa East Senator, Ben Bruce among others. Reacting, however, the group said the development was a sad reminder…

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The Amnesty International (AI) has come under attack over its recent report that Nigeria’s security operatives approached members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) who protested in Abuja not to restore public order but to kill them. AI had in a report released on Wednesday, alleged that they have obtained a footage of a shocking and unconscionable use of deadly force by soldiers and police against IMN members. The report further claimed that the video footage and eyewitness testimonies consistently show that the Nigerian military dispersed peaceful gatherings by…

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Ahead of the 2019 general elections, the member representing the good people of Ogoja/Yala federal constituency in the Green chambers of the National Assembly, Hon Jarigbe Agom, has called for a debate between candidates of the various political parties participating in the election. The serving House of Representative member under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) also condemn the fervent attack on his personality on the social media space by supporters of the flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chief Jude Ogbeche Ngaji. He stated that…

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…warn politicians against using group for selfish reasons A coalition of 22 Civil Society Organizations and Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) have called for the immediate prescription of Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), describing the group a clear danger to the society. The groups said failure for the Federal Government to act within the next 72 hours will force the CSOs in the coalition to stage a mass protest in Abuja on Monday next week. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, leader of the group, Comrade (Patriot) Adodo Solomon said…

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President Muhammadu Buhari has been adjudged as the most credible option among other aspirants jostling for the presidential seat in the 2019 general elections. The New Initiative For Credible Leadership (NICreL), which gave the recommendation, observed that President Buhari had lived up to expectations since assuming office in 2015. NICreL said it arrived at the conclusion after a critical analysis on all the presidential aspirants. Reverend Samson Onwu, Executive Director of group, specifically warned Nigerians against queueing behind other presidential candidates such as Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party,…

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An Islamic Cleric, Imam Kamarudeen Salawu has said despite the various challenges confronting the Nation, the present administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is carrying out the will of God for Nigeria. Salawu who spoke this morning at the 21st day special prayers and prophetic declaration by the Annointed for President Buhari’s re-election said there is a need for vigilance by adherents of all faiths to shun evil men that come with money to buy their conscience or seeking for prayers as the next general elections draw near. He said Allah…

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The Young Christian Forum (YCF), Abuja chapter, has condemned activities of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, otherwise known as Shi’ites in Abuja and it’s environs. Activities of the Zaria based Islamic sect have become a serious threat to the freedom of other citizens within and outside Abuja in recent times. Several persons have lost their lives in separate clashes between members of the Islamic group, the Nigerian Police, Army and other security agencies in the country. Reacting to the development, YCF said the FCT has suffered monumental disruption of its…

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A Pan-African Non-governmental organisation, African Economic Merit Awards (AEMA) has concluded arrangement to sponsor 250 African Entrepreneurs and Youths by way of providing them the required platforms and financial sponsorship from philanthropist and partnering institutions. The Public Relations Officer, AEMA, Senator Iroegbu who disclosed this recently at the maiden formal unveiling of its World Plaque and Nominees for the 2019 World Summit in Abuja, stated that the selection criteria is going to be talent driven and the application portal is going to be open after the 2019 World Summit/Awards in…

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