All students abducted by bandits from the Federal Government College, Birnin Yauri have been rescued according to the Kebbi state governor, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu. The governor in a press release received by this correspondent on Saturday confirmed the release. His statement contradicts reports on the media which indicates that only two teachers and five students were rescued. On Thursday, bandits had raided the federal college abducting teachers and about 80 students. A policeman was killed...

ABUJA — The Senate Chief Whip, Orji Kalu, has warned against the repetition of the 1967 genocide urging the masterminds of insecurity in the Southeast region to refrain from action that might result in canage in the region. In a statement, the lawmaker called the rising insecurity in the region strange on the basis that Igbos are not known for burning homes to punish enemies. His comment comes amidst incessant attacks on security personnel and...