Laraba Murey

We are overwhelmed by rape, incest cases – FCTA Family members, clergy top abuse list

Officials of the Federal Capital Territory Administration Social Development Secretariat have revealed startling details of rape and incest against minors and teenagers in the territory, especially in the suburbs.

Though, official statistics from the FCT Social Development Secretariat was not m [...]

Tech company unveils digital marketplace app for local businesses

Classified Market Center Limited has launched a new digital marketplace for Nigerians who want a safe and secure platform to buy and sell their products (and services) with ease online.

The site offers new users the opportunity buy and sell in over 100+ categories ranging from cars and vehicles [...]

Pro-Atiku group honours Mrs Abubakar, rallies support for PDP

The Women Wing of the New Nigeria Vision Group, NNVG, a pro-Atiku group, has honoured the wife of the People Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Mrs Amina Titi Atiku Abubakar, with the Award of Mother of Inestimable Value.

The award was conferred on Mrs Abubakar, who is also the foun [...]

Atiku’ll restructure Nigeria, uphold rule of law if elected – Group

A group under the aegis of Nigerians Trust Atiku, NTA, has said that restructuring of Nigeria will be made possible if Atiku Abubakar, a former vice president of the country, he is elected as president.

The group called on Nigerians to support Atiku’s presidential bid adjudging him to be [...]

Buhari in U.S. for U.N Assembly

 President Muhammadu Buhari arrived New York, United States on Sunday to participate in the 73rd Session of United Nations General Assembly, UNGA73, which officially opens on Tuesday.

A statement by presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, gives details of Mr Buhari’s engagement at the [...]

I was treated like a stranger in APC, Dogara says

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Yakubu Dogara, has explained that he left the All Progressives Congress, APC, because the party was not committed to keeping the promise it made to Nigerians at both state and federal levels.

Dogara said this when he submitted his nomination and exp [...]

Catholic Bishops tell Buhari, ‘release Leah Sharibu’

The Catholic Bishop’s Conference of Nigeria, CBCN, has reiterated calls for the release of Leah Sharibu, 15, the Dapchi school girl in Boko Haram captivity.

Ms Sharibu was kidnapped seven months ago along with other school mates in February and left behind after the federal government neg [...]

Defections: No alarm in AMAC APC, says Candido

The chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC, Abdullahi Adamu Candido, has dismissed any fears about the fortunes of the party in the council, stressing that the All Progressives Congress, APC, in AMAC remains is intact.