Tag: Group
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Leah Sharibu has delivered second child in Boko Haram captivity — Group
A United States-based group US-Nigeria Law Group has alleged that the Dapchi Christian” schoolgirl, Leah Sharibu has given birth to a second child in captivity. TheNewsGuru recalls that Sharibu who was abducted from her school in Dapchi, Yobe State, in February 2018 was reported to have given birth to her first child, a boy, in…
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As another group holds Nigeria hostage (3), By Ehichioya Ezomon
By Ehichioya Ezomon Members of the Amalgamated Union of Foodstuffs and Cattle Dealers of Nigeria miscalculated the other day, in their belief that the South would capitulate under the supplies blockade to the zones. But media reports, on which this piece rests, spoke of Southern ethnic nationalities laughing-off the stage the union members, who clamped…
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As another group holds Nigeria hostage (2), By Ehichioya Ezomon
By Ehichioya Ezomon New revelations are coming from Northern Nigeria, on the heels of the disclosure by Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, that the government and security agencies “know the bandits’ hideouts” in the forests across Nigeria. In January and February 2021, Sheikh Gumi’s in the news, acting as “unofficial go-between” for bandits that…
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Declare Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders a terrorist organization – Group tells FG
The Federal Government has been urged to declare the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria a terrorist group. A group, the Igbo National Council (INC), made the demand during a summit held in Owerri, the Imo State capital. INC President, Chilos Godsent also asked Nigerians to stop buying and eating cow meats grown by…
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Insecurity: As another group holds Nigeria hostage (1), By Ehichioya Ezomon
By Ehichioya Ezomon Can things get worse than they’re in Nigeria today? It’s doubtful! That’s why rational minds can’t blame critics for labelling Nigeria a “failing state,” a “failed state” or a “banana Republic.” Where else will non-state actors dictate the pace and tenor of things, and the government appears nonchalant, helpless or abetting activities…
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Appoint Igbo man as Inspector General of Police – Group tells Buhari
An Igbo socio-political group, World Igbo Peoples Assembly, (WIPAS), has urged the President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government to appoint an Igbo man as the next Inspector General of Police, IGP. This is as the tenure of the incumbent IGP, Mohammed Adamu gradually comes to an end. The Igbo group also praised the appointment of Major…
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Group to honour reporter assaulted by Fani-Kayode with ‘Resilient Journalist’ award
The Sha’aya’u S-Pawa Foundation, a political group in Zamfara state, says arrangements are in top gear to give an award of ‘Resilient Journalist’ to Mr Eyo Charles, the Media Trust representative , assaulted by a former Aviation minister in line of duty. News Agency of Nigetia (NAN) reports that Charles was the journalist that was…
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Groups alert FG on food security implications of COVID-19
The National Association of Nigerian Traders (NANTS) and West African Institute for Trade and Agricultural Development (WAITAD) have called for urgent need to address food security implications of post COVID-19 on Nigeria. The two organisations made the call on Sunday in Abuja in a joint statement signed by the Presidentof NANTS, Dr Ken Ukaoha. Ukaoha…
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Group calls for more actions against ban of tricycles operations in Lagos
A group, Save Climate and Democracy Naija (SCAN), has called for more united actions against the Lagos State Government’s ban on the operations of motorcycles and tricycles. Mr Ayo Ademiluyi, the group’s spokesperson made the call on Sunday in Lagos. Ademiluyi said: “We of the Save Climate and Democracy Naija Coalition salute the courage of…
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Group strikes out allegations against Senator Omo-Agege
A coalition of civil society organisations recently accused Senator Omo-of perjury and felony while practising law in the United Staes of America. The groups under the aegis of Coalition of Civil Society and Youth Groups in Nigeria (CCSYGN), also vowed to occupy the National Assembly unless Omo-Agege is prevailed upon by the Nigerian Senate to…