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In the face of escalating insecurity in the country, one of Nigeria's most proactive Senators, Sen. Ned Nwoko is proposing a bill for Nigerians to have the right to bear arms for self defence. In the spirit of the proposed bill, it is believed that if Nigerians are allowed to bear arms, criminal elements includingContinue reading "A Bill For Nigerians to Bear Arms."

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has alleged the killings of “law-abiding” Fulbe Youths of Tilde Fulbe community and other area of Ladduga Grazing Reserve in Kachia Local Government areas of Kaduna State, describing the incident as unacceptable.MACBAN stated this in a release by Kaduna State Chapter which was signed its Chairman,Continue reading "Nigerian Army Confirms Killing Three Kidnappers In Fulani Community In Kaduna As Miyetti Allah Association Kicks, Demands Probe"

The five-member panel led by Justice John Okoro reserved the judgement after the parties adopted their brief of arguments. In September, the tribunal nullified the victory of Yusuf, the candidate of the New Nigeria’s Peoples Party (NNPP) in the March 18 governorship election. The tribunal also affirmed Nasiru Gawuna of the All Progressives Congress (APC)Continue reading "S’Court To Deliver Judgements In Kano, Plateau, Five Gov Disputes Friday"

The group’s executive director made this known while speaking with journalists in Abuja on Thursday, adding that no individual or group, no matter how unsafe they may feel, is allowed by our laws to be found in possession of prohibited weapons.  A group, Africa's Morning Centre for Public Policy and Good Governance, has urged PresidentContinue reading "Disarm All Herders, Others In Possession Of Prohibited Weapons, Group Tells Tinubu Government"

Delivering the judgment, the presiding judge, Justice Tunde Oyebamiji Awotoye, had awarded N500,000 in favour of each of the three respondents. The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that an appeal case filed by the Social Democratic Party and its candidate in the Adamawa State governorship election, Umar Ardo seeking the nullification of Adamawa Governor, AhmaduContinue reading "Supreme Court Upholds Adamawa Governor Fintiri’s Election, Dismisses SDP Appeal"

The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, reserved its judgement on the appeal of the Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, seeking to upturn the nullification of his election by the Court of Appeal. This was stated by a five-member panel of the apex court, led by Justice Inyang Okoro, who adjourned the appeal for judgement, afterContinue reading "Supreme Court Reserves Ruling In Election Appeal Filed By Plateau Governor Mutfwang"

A few hours after she was suspended by President Bola Tinubu over the N585 million scandal yesterday, embattled Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Minister, Dr Betta Edu, was not allowed to see the President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Nigerian leader had earlier yesterday suspended Edu from office with immediate effect and directed theContinue reading "N585m graft: Suspended Betta Edu denied access to Tinubu"