The attack occurred on Sunday night in Gari Ya Waye community in the Jos North area of Plateau state, Joyce Lohya Ramnap, the state commissioner for information, said in a statement. She did not give the number of casualties, but said there was “loss of lives” and injured.
“The state government is convinced in the capacity of NPC to deliver to the nation a reliable and credible census especially with the change from analogue to digital deployment of modern technology by the commission. This according to the governor will enhance the quality of data and inspire confidence of Nigerians and acceptance of the census outcome.”
PANDEF appealed to Mr. President to prioritise the completion of the Itu-Calabar road by funding competent contractors as a fitting tribute to the memory of Senator Wayas.
“We shall no longer remain passive observers while an individual who has dedicated the greater part of his life to championing justice for his people continues to suffer grave injustice. We, therefore, call for Okah’s immediate release.”
PANDEF hereby calls upon Mr. President, as the father of the nation, to prevail upon the Honourable Minister to retract his inflammatory statements and extend due respect to these eminent Nigerians and traditional rulers who were, after all, esteemed guests of the Commander-in-Chief. It is apt to remind that the Minister does not own the Niger-Delta and his errant conduct should not be condoned.
“As mortals, we cannot ask why death came at this time. The late Deputy Governor was very active in service and died in active service.”
The National Population Commission, Federal Commissioner representing Edo State, Dr Tony Aiyejina, on Wednesday, said the shift in the 2023 general elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission, was the major reason why the NPC had to postpone the 2023 population census. Dr Aiyejina, who disclosed this at an interactive media chat organised by the…
The appointment of Sawyer, a Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, followed the retirement of Barr. (Mrs.) Biobelemoye Charles-Onyema on August 31, 2025.
A former Bayelsa State Commissioner for Culture and Ijaw National Affairs, Hon. Austin Dressman has called for the immediate resignation of the minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Sadiya Farouq over her recent statement wherein she reportedly said Bayelsa is not in the top 10 worst-hit states by this year’s flood. The…
The Nigerian domestic airline industry is grappling with a significant decrease in passenger traffic, causing concern within the sector. Data obtained from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority reveals a 13% drop in domestic air travel between January and July 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. Furthermore, figures from the Federal Airports Authority of…
