The Imo Economic Development Initiative (IEDI), a not-for-profit, non-political think-tank, has decried the state of insecurity in the state, even as it called on all concerned parties to embrace peace. Equally important, the IEDI has expressed his determination to facilitate…
‘Anambra State has left violent politics behind’
The Anambra State government has said that the state has in its developmental process gone past the stage of violent politics. It was reacting to what it described as a “hate broadcast” on social media by members of a political…
Silverbird Man of the Year holds in Lagos
The management of Silverbird Group late last year named Delta State Governor, Ifenyi Okowa, Silverbird Man of the Year 2018. Okowa may have secured the highest number of votes sent in by respondents to emerge victorious but he was nominated…
Oyetola preaches peace at armed forces remembrance (Guardian)
Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State has urged Nigerians to shun acts capable of undermining the peaceful coexistence in the country.The governor gave the charge at the launch of armed forces remembrance emblem and fund-raising week at the Government House,…
Atiku, Ezekwesili sign peace accord (Guardian)
Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar yesterday signed the 2019 general elections peace accord. Atiku had been conspicuously absent from Tuesday’s main event, which was attended by President Muhammadu Buhari and other candidates. While his media…
Don’t politicise religion in Nigeria – President Muhammadu Buhari
-Says Muslims and Christians can flourish together In 1844, the Revd Samuel Ajayi Crowther returned home to Yoruba land (now part of modern-day Nigeria). Twenty years earlier, he had been kidnapped and sold to European slave traders who were bound…
Husband of late banker releases wife’s ‘suicide note’ (Punch)
Umukoro Akpobaro, the husband of late bank worker, Peace, who allegedly committed suicide at their home at Iwhrekpokpor, Ughelli, Delta State, has denied having a hand in her death. This is just as the deceased’s family accused Umukoro of masterminding…