Tag: political

2023: Southern, Middle Belt Region form Political Pressure Group

Emporium Reporters

The People of Southern and Middle Belt region of Nigeria have come together to form a political pressure group named Southern and Middle Belt Alliance (SAMBA). The group in a statement dated 16 September 2021 and made available to newsmen said their objective is to advance the social, cultural and economic interests of the southwest, southeast, south-south and middlebelt regions of Nigeria by promoting political alliance between the four regions. According to the group’s policy document obtained by our correspondent, it is described as a “Lobbying, Political Action, Pressure Group…

Eid-el-fitr: Buhari warns political, religious, community leaders to keep off Presidential Villa

Emporium Reporters

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, has asked religious, community and political leaders not to visit the Villa for the Eid Al-Fitr, a day set to mark the end of Ramadan. He explained that this is in compliance with COVID-19 regulations. In a press statement issued by his Media Aide on Sunday, May 9, 2021, the President said as was the case last year, celebrations should be done at home and modestly. The statement said: “As Muslims in Nigeria join others globally in preparations towards Eid Al-Fitr, a day that is celebrated…