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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on Nigerians to explore other means to register their grievances over the recent economic crisis in the country, instead of taking to the streets for protests. CAN expressed concerns that the protests may degenerate into violence and destruction of lives and properties as witnessed in Kenya and Pakistan. The Christian apex body, …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has it can comfortably handle the conduct of local government elections if the responsibility falls on it. The chairman of the commission, Prof Mahmood Yakubu said this on Thursday, July 25, when he appeared before the joint Senate and House of Representatives Committee on Electoral Matters on preparations for the upcoming governorship elections in …

Four days into the most consequential week of Kamala Harris’ political life, she has to confront the most fraught foreign policy issue facing the country by looking directly into the eyes of an Israeli prime minister who decided not to even give her a passing name check in his address to Congress Wednesday afternoon. Up until now, Harris has been defined …

The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, on Thursday, expressed concern about the potential of violent elements to hijack the planned nationwide protest against hardship. The DHQ added that intelligence reports show that the protest is a ploy to replicate what happened in Kenya. Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, made this known during a press briefing in Abuja. He said …

SaharaReporters earlier reported how the Nigerian government approved a N70,000 minimum wage following deliberations with the organised labour. The newly signed National Minimum Wage that pegs the minimum remuneration of Nigerian workers at N70,000 does not apply to all workers in Nigeria, a report submitted by the Tripartite Committee established by President Bola Tinubu has revealed. SaharaReporters earlier reported how …

The Progressives Governors’ Forum has begged Nigerians to exercise restraint, saying it acknowledged that the ongoing reforms and economic policies of President Bola Tinubu are experiencing a teething challenge. The governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, however, expressed conviction that the nation would pull through. Addressing journalists after a closed-door meeting on Wednesday night, the Chairman …

Edo State Government has charged the All Progressives Congress (APC) to focus on selling their candidate to the people of the State rather than resort to campaign of calumny and mudslinging, peddling falsehoods and mistruths to hoodwink the people. The Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Osa Nehikhare, who briefed journalists, on Wednesday, in Benin City, said the …

BY MIKE OSAROGIAGBON Two suspected kidnappers apprehended during a fierce rescue operation of a farmer at Igben Community in Ovia South-west local government area of Edo State have been transferred to police headquarters in Benin City, Edo State of Nigeria. SP Chidi Nwabuzor, Spokesman for the command stated this during an exclusive chat with our correspondent in Benin City today. …

BY MIKE OSAROGIAGBON A middle-aged man alleged to be a member of seven-man gang, was on Monday killed in Igben river during a rescue operation of a Pastor abducted in his farm at Urhobo Camp of Iguelaiho Community in Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State. The kidnapping victim, Pastor Solomon Ativiel was being taken away by his captors …

Washington CNN — President Joe Biden, speaking to the nation from the Oval Office Wednesday evening, framed his decision to step aside from the 2024 presidential race as a matter of saving democracy. “I revere this office. But I love my country more,” Biden said in a rare Oval Office speech that marked the beginning of the closing chapter of …