THE Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN) Ondo state chapter, on Wednesday, alleged that some state governors were being forced to accept the proposed grazing reserves policy of the Federal government in their states. The body stated that despite popular voice against the proposal some state governor were being compelled to embrace the unpopular policy. The
Access Bank Plc., has urged male employees of the bank to take advantage of its parental leave policy that extends paid benefits to all mothers and fathers. The bank made the appeal in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. It said the policy, which started in January, would foster an inclusive workplace. It also said
Isah Misau, senator representing Bauchi central, says a minister is spearheading a move to remove Bukola Saraki as Senate President. Misau said this on the floor of the senate on Wednesday while contributing to a motion sponsored by Shuaibu Lau, senator representing Taraba south, on herdsmen attacks in his state. The Bauchi senator said the
Isa El-Buba, General Overseer of the Evangelical Outreach Ministries International, says he is not scared of the Department of State Services (DSS). Operatives of the DSS were said to have attempted to invade the residence of the cleric on Monday night but youths in Jos rebuffed the operation. El-Buba said he was summoned by the
THE National Movement for Positive Change (NMPC) has condemned in strong terms the invasion, killing and destruction of properties by Fulani herdsmen in Benue State and its sudden proposal of a cattle colony to check the situation. NMPC, according to a statement signed by its President, Barrister Niyi Aborisade described the act as barbaric and
A Fulani leader in the South West, Abdulkadir Salihu has cried out over string of attacks on herdsmen and cattle rearers in his domains, saying their cows are being killed on a daily basis. Salihu, who is the President of Jamu Nati Fulbe, a Fulani Socio-cultural organization in the southwest, said herders have become targets
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has demanded the immediate sack and replacement of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ibrahim Idris over the rising waves of insecurity and criminality across the country. The association at a media briefing on the State of the Nation also accused President Muhammadu Buhari of failing his constitutional duty
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara has expressed determination of the House to unravel the lingering fuel scarcity and the alleged re-introduction of fuel subsidy in the country. Dogara said this while welcoming members of the House of Representatives from the Christmas and New Year break. He urged the lawmakers to work
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande, says the presidential system of government Nigeria is practising can no longer sustain its growth and success. Akande made the remark while addressing a news conference in his country home, Ila, Osun state as part of activities to mark his 79th birthday. He said
SENATOR representing Kaduna central, Shehu Sani says some of his colleagues can’t confront President Muhammadu Buhari on the killings across the country because they want to be re-elected in 2019. Sani said this on Tuesday on the floor of the senate while debating a report of an ad hoc committee on security. He said instead