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Pandemonium as 5,000 residents allegedly flee Rivers communities in fear of reprisal attack following murder of 2 soldiers

- Following the murder of soldiers, thousands of residents have allegedly fled from some communities in Rivers state - No fewer than 5,000 panic-stricken residents, including mothers and children, are said to have trekked from the communities to neighboring towns - Residents fear that the military will invade the area to to carry out reprisal attacks Thousands of residents allegedly fled from Abonnema town and neighbouring communities in Akuku-Toru local government area, Rivers state over the weekend, following ensuing confusion over the murder of two soldiers by gunmen. Movement by boat was forestalled in the entire local government area as soldiers locked down the Abonnema waterways over the incident on Sunday, March 3, Vanguard reports. READ ALSO: Why Sokoto people won’t re-elect Tambuwal - Umar Legit.ng gathers that there were fears of an ensuing humanitarian crisis as no fewer than 5,000 panic-stricken residents, including mothers and children, trekked from the community t

APC candidate asks Kwara to vote APC again, says PDP must be totally chased out

- Raphael Adetiba, the Kwara state House of Assembly candidate of the APC, has appealed to residents in the state to vote again for the party on Saturday, March 9 - The APC candidate also applauded the people for voting for the party in the just concluded presidential election in the state - Adetiba said Oke-ero local government which was the only place where the PDP won needs to be taken back Raphael Adetiba, the Kwara state House of Assembly candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), has called on the people of the state to vote for party again on Saturday, March 9. Adetiba made the appeal while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, March 3, in Abuja. READ ALSO: I would have been surprised if Atiku had won - Falana Adetiba, who is seeking to represent Oke-ero local government in the state house of assembly, also urged the people to vote massively for the governorship and other candidates of the party during the elections He commended the people of th

Miyetti Allah warns members nationwide against reprisal attacks

- The Miyetti Allah Association of Nigeria has reacted to the ongoing crisis involving Fulani in some parts of the country - The national president of the association, Alhaji Muhammed Kiruwa Ardon-Zuru, has warned against reprisals - He said the main agenda of those behind Fulani killings is to ensure the country is engulfed in crisis The national president of Miyetti Allah Association of Nigeria, Alhaji Muhammed Kiruwa Ardon-Zuru, has warned the Fulani across the country, particularly those who were attacked in their respective communities by unknown assailants, against reprisal attacks. He said the main agenda of those behind the killings is to ensure the country is engulfed in crisis, as other tribes in the country avenge the death of their kinsmen. Ardo-Zuru stated this in Birnin-Kebbi, the Kebii state capital, while addressing journalists on the recent crisis in some parts of the country. READ ALSO: Gombe governor Dankwambo escapes attack, 2 official cars burnt “As a leader

List of Imo federal lawmakers revealed as AA shares House of Reps seats with PDP, APC

The twist and turn in the Nigerian politics on Saturday, February 23 presidential and National Assembly election took a new dimension, giving chances for new names into the system that was prior characterized by two-horse race. Legit.ng notes that from personalities to political parties, the dominance of both Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and All Progressives Congress (APC) was put on limit as other parties took a successful shot at the NASS seats. In Imo, for instance, Daily Trust reports that Action Alliance (AA) candidates were also elected against all odds in what can be described as a commendable advancement on the country's budding democracy. READ ALSO : NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda See the list of House of Representatives lawmakers as they stand across parties in Imo state: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 1. Henry Nwawuba was elected to represent Ikeduru/Mbaitoli federal constituency. 2. Bede Eke was also elected to

Mocheddah, Busola Dakolo, others at the Young BPW inauguration in partnership with Hyundai motors

The most influential international network of business and professional women Lekki chapter inaugurated young members to a networking and Speed consulting seminar in Lagos on February 28, at the Hyundai Motors Showroom. Mocheddah speaking at the Young BPW inauguration in partnership with Hyundai motors Source: UGC The YBPW Inaugural Seminar was focused on giving a clear revenue and sustainable business road map to young business and professional women. Through dynamic panel discussions and breakout workshop session, the attendees were empowered by the atmosphere of growth that was intensely present at the event. The participants learnt how to build sustainable business models, position and market their products and services as well as build and grow their personal brand, manage relationship and navigate political situations in the workplace and business. Faces at the Young BPW inauguration in partnership with Hyundai motors Source: UGC The Event started with an opening remar