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We won’t allow NLC, collaborators to plunge Nigeria into anarchy, Forum warn

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Youths under the platforms of Nigeria Civil Society Forum (NCSF), Friday trouped out in large numbers in Abuja, in a solidarity rally for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his administration. The youths in their thousands, carrying various anti-Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) placards, urged

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IDFP raises concern over continuous killings in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 27 April 2018 0

The Interfaith Dialogue Forum for Peace (IDFP) has raised seriously concerned about the avalanche of bloodletting that has gained currency in this country. Co-Chairmen, Bishop Sunday Onuoha​​​​ and Alhaji Ishaq Kunle Sanni on Thursday said that the recent shooting in cold blood of innocent Reverend Fathers in Benue with other worshippers “is a serious issue […]

Politics

APC non NWC NEC Forum reaffirms tenure elongation

Ihesiulo Grace 22 March 2018 0

The forum of non-National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reaffirmed the position of the Party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) to extend the tenure of the Party’s executives at all levels. Rising from a closed door meeting in Abuja Wednesday night, members of the forum who are also NEC members urged […]

Politics

Atiku group to inaugurate leadership forum for youths’ empowerment

Ihesiulo Grace 4 January 2018 0

A non-political, non- religion, non-ethnicity, and regional organization, Atiku Leadership Forum (ALF) has attracted international organisations notable for their speciality in erecting moveable booths an exhibition stands. The forum recently reviewed its plan to erect 38 project activation/data collection booths in the 36 states of Nigeria including Abuja and presented it

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Crisis looms in Minna Emirate as Group calls for Govt intervention

Ihesiulo Grace 1 January 2018 0

Crisis of imaginable proportion is set to rock the Minna Emirate Council, as the Gbagyi Elders’ Forum has asked the state Governor Abubakar Bello to intervene by stopping the proposed turbaning of village heads. The Elders gave the warning Monday, when they addressed journalists in a media briefing at the state capital, Minna. One of […]

Politics

We ‘ll purchase form for Umahi – Group

Ihesiulo Grace 28 December 2017 0

The People of Ebonyi South senatorial zone under the aegis of Ebonyi South Public Officers Forum, Wednesday declared their readiness to purchase the nomination form for the re-election of Governor Dave Umahi for 2019 general election. Speaking by a way of motion moved by the Chairman of Afikpo South Local Council of the state, Chief […]

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Group initiates recall process of Kwara senator

Ihesiulo Grace 26 December 2017 0

A socio-political organisation in Kwara state, Kwara South Unity Forum (KSUF) has said that it has instituted a recall process against the Senator representing Kwara South Senatorial District, Rafiu Ibrahim, at the National Assembly. Accordingly, the group said it had dispatched letters to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the National Assembly to

Opinion

Media and democratic governance

Ihesiulo Grace 19 December 2017 0

The media is a powerful tool in sustaining democracy. The Western media is ideologically based and stands for what it believes. It stands to offer the best obtainable news to the people. The media is the voice of the masses. When the politicians tell the people what they want to hear, the sugar-coated speeches, the […]

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Coalition commends Governors over Approval Of $1bn To Fight Insurgency

Ihesiulo Grace 19 December 2017 0

The 36 Governors of the country under the aegis of Governors’ Forum has been commended for its resolve to use $1 billion out of the savings from the nation’s Excess Crude Account (ECA) to fight insurgency and terrorism. Coalition Against Terrorism and Extremism in a statement signed by its national President, Comrade Gabriel Onoja, said […]

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NYIAF commends Gov. Amosun, cautions on imposition of candidates

Ihesiulo Grace 16 December 2017 0

A newly inaugurated group-Non-Yoruba Indigenes of All Progressive Congress Forum (NYIAF), the political arm of Non Indigenes in Ogun State Zone has commended Governor Ibikunle Amosun for the efforts the governor has put to see that the state moves to the next level. The group also warned that, come 2019, there is need to check […]

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Sokoto gets Forum on child rights

Ihesiulo Grace 27 January 2017 0

Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto state has inaugurated a 17-man Advocacy and Community Engagement Forum to promote child rights, survival, development and protection. The inter-agency Forum has Deputy Governor Ahmed Aliyu as Chairman, while the Permanent Secretary in the state Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Alhaji Mainasara Ahmed will serve as its