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NANS declares June 12 day of protest
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) have declared June 12, 2021, a day of protest. NANS president, Sunday Asefon, stated this on Tuesday, during a chat with journalists in…
Buhari govt inherited insecurity from PDP – APC replies ‘Wike’
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has informed Nigerians that the insecurity the President Muhammadu Buhari administration is battling started under the People's Democratic Party (PDP). The APC accused the PDP…
Why I represented Asari Dokubo, Niger Delta Avengers — Keyamo
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, says he represented Niger Delta militant, Asari Dokubo, and other groups like the Niger Delta Avengers not because he believed…
Boko Haram attack plot on National Assembly, VIP locations causes scare
Lawmakers have been notified of a possible attack by Boko Haram insurgents on the National Assembly complex and other public buildings in Abuja, The PUNCH has learnt. Several members of…
Seek foreign help, Nigeria becoming failed state – Peter Obi tells Buhari
Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Peter Obi has advised President Muhammadu Buhari’s government to seek foreign help to solve insecurity issues in Nigeria. The former Governor…
Arapaja emerges PDP South West Zonal Chairman
Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja has emerged as the South-West Zonal Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), at the end of voting at Monday's congress. Arapaja, who had the backing of…
PDP governors beg Matawalle not to join APC
At least six Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have travelled to Zamfara State in a bid to persuade Governor Bello Matawalle not to join…
2023: Afenifere denies endorsing Tinubu
The South-West based socio-political group, Afenifere, has denied supporting the presidential bid of the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, or any aspirant for the 2023 presidential…
It is difficult to find loyal people after leaving power – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan says it is difficult to find an ally after leaving seat of power. Jonathan made this known in Bauchi, while inaugurating the Sabon Kaura-Jos by-pass road…
Trump vs Biden: US alleges Russia’s plan against Americans
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has accused Russia of attempting to discredit mail-in voting. A notice by the DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis on Thursday said…