A coalition of Niger Delta militants on Friday, withdrew the October 1 quit notice issued to Northerners and Yorubas to vacate the region, Vigil360 correspondent in the region reports. The Pan Niger Delta People’s Congress (PNDPC), a new group that claimed to have the mandate to negotiate for the Niger Delta with the Federal Government and other interested stakeholders, said the issuers of the quit notice gave them the mandate to withdraw it.
Benue Floods: NEMA Deploys Humanitarian Team
The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, on Friday, deployed a team to deliver immediate humanitarian assistance to persons affected by flooding in several parts of Benue State.
Skills Acquisition: Oduah Empowers 1000 Constituents
Sen. Stella Oduah, representing Anambra North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, says she is training 1000 people in various skills including agriculture, to be self-reliant. Oduah in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja, said that the training was to empower poor members of her constituency.
Eid-El-Kabir: Saraki, Dogara Sue For National Unity
The leadership of the National Assembly have in separate statements on Thursday, enjoined Nigerians to embrace unity in order to ensure national stability and prosperity.
Boko Haram: Army Kills Top Commanders In Latest Offensive
The Nigerian Army said it has killed several top commanders of the Boko Haram group in offensives carried out during the week at suspected terrorists’ locations in collaboration with the Nigerian Air Force.
N30trn Scam: Blackmail Won’t Stop Probe – Senate
The Senate has vowed to continue its ongoing investigation into alleged N30 trillion revenue scam in the import and export chain. The Senate Committee on Customs, Excise and Tariff and Marine Transport, chaired by Sen. Hope Uzodinma, made this known while briefing newsmen shortly after its investigative meeting with some of the companies.
Buhari Travels To Daura For Sallah Celebration
The President, Muhammadu Buhari has traveled to his hometown Daura, Katsina State, ahead of the Sallah celebrations. He left Wednesday, after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting which was held at the council chamber in Abuja.