Abdul-Azeez Suleiman
6 Aug
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF), yesterday, raised concerns over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent national address, criticising his failure to address the severe security crisis affecting the region. The body argued that the President’s speech “overlooked the escalating issues of banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes that have plunged the North-West and surrounding areas into…
10 Jun
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF), yesterday, expressed concern over the differing views among members of the National Assembly on the proposed law to end open grazing in the country and establish ranching agencies.
24 May
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) expressed profound concern and agitation over the recent events in Kano, where emirates have been multiplied and traditional rulers have been dethroned and replaced. Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, the Director of Publicity and Advocacy of the forum, urged the Kano state government and politicians involved to exercise caution in handling this sensitive…
10 Apr
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has countered the Northern Elders Forum by calling on Nigerians in a Sallah message to support their leaders from the lowest to the topmost in the country. Buhari made this call on Wednesday in a statement by his spokesman, Garba Shehu as Muslims celebrate the Eid-El-Fitri in Nigeria and beyond. READ…
5 Apr
Only time will tell whether the recent tariff hike announced by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has come to stay or rather test the resolve of the citizenry.
7 Feb
Northern Elders Forum (NEF) and the Catholic Bishops of Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province, yesterday, called on elected officials to desist from giving excuses for worsening inflation, insecurity and economic hardship confronting Nigerians.
27 Dec 2023
Outrage and condemnation have continued to trail the multiple Christmas eve attacks on Plateau communities as the death toll yesterday rose to 155.
Chairman of Bokkos local government area, Monday Kassa, told newsmen...
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Qatar Charity, a charitable and non-profit organisation in Nigeria, has donated foodstuff to orphans, physically challenged and less privileged persons in Sokoto State. The Organisation’s Head of Social Affairs, Mr. Shu’aibu Atiku, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Sokoto. Atiku said no fewer than 547 persons benefited including Internally…