By Chuks Oyema-Aziken The Federal Government, through the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), has unveiled a comprehensive sensitisation and advocacy programme on the implementation of End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Regulations. The move is a major step toward environmental sustainability and economic diversification. At the event in Abuja, Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Environment, Hon. Terseer Ugbor, emphasized the urgent need for Nigeria to adopt structured auto...

The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has called on the federal government to suspend the activities of Amnesty International in the country, warning that the organization’s reports could incite sectarian tensions and destabilize national unity. Addressing a press conference in Abuja on Friday, the CNG’s National Coordinator, Comrade Jamilu Aliyu Charanchi, alleged that Amnesty International has been involved in actions that could fuel discord between Northern Nigeria’s Muslim and Christi...

March 19, 2025March 19, 2025 By Daniel Tyokua A Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) tanker on Wednesday evening, exploded and claimed many lives at Karu bridge on the ever busy Abuja-Nyanya-Keffi Express way. In a video on the social media, calling for urgent help, indicated that the driver lost control and the vehicle exploded burning other vehicles. Eyewitnesses at the area said the truck lost control near the Karu Bridge, situated between Kugbo and Nyanya on the Abuja-Keffi Expressway. Reacting, The...

January 30, 2025January 30, 2025 The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has condemned the arrest and continued detention of Prof. Usman Yusuf, former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), describing it as an attempt to suppress dissent. In a statement issued on Thursday by the group’s National Coordinator, Comrade Jamilu Aliyu Charanchi, CNG expressed concern over the detention of Prof. Yusuf, who has been an...

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025 The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has voiced deep concern over the recent tragic killings that have shaken communities in Northern Nigeria. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by the group’s National Coordinator, Comrade Jamilu Aliyu Charanchi, the CNG conveyed its condolences to the governments and residents of Borno and Zamfara States following the devastating loss of lives in two separate incidents. “In Borno State, the brutal killing of 40 f...

The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has strongly criticized the Presidency for its recent comments targeting Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed following his objections to the proposed tax reform bills under review at the National Assembly. In a statement by its National Coordinator, Comrade Jamilu Aliyu Charanchi, the CNG expressed dismay over the response by President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare. The group described the Presidency’s reac...

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024 The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has strongly criticized the current leadership in Nigeria, blaming it for the country’s ongoing crises. The group highlighted that the government’s inability to instill confidence in the population has left many Nigerians disillusioned, as shown by the subdued reactions during the recent independence celebrations. In an interview, CNG National Coordinator, Comrade Jamilu Aliyu Charanchi, expressed grave concerns over the w...

September 29, 2024September 29, 2024 By Stella Odueme As part of the Federal Government’s commitment to empowering Nigerian Youths, thereby reducing unemployment, the Federal Government is set to distribute 2,000 CNG Tricycles to them before the end of this year. The Minister of State for Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande made this disclosure during a Press Conference he organised in his office in Abuja to mark the 64th independence anniversary of Nigeria. In the words of the Ministe...