Crisis Management in PDP Better than APC – Atiku

ABUJA — The crisis management process of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has been more profitable than that of the government of the All Progressives Congress (APC) according to Atiku Abubakar, a former vice-president. The former presidential candidate of the opposition party said this on Saturday while speaking at the party’s national executive committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja. According to him, PDP has always overcome its challenges because the party has the most skilled members....

Three Persons Killed, Others Injured in Another Kaduna Attack

KADUNA — Three people have been confirmed dead and an unidentified number of persons sustained injuries following an attack on another Kaduna community. Unknown gunmen had stormed two communities in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of the state, causing damage and chaos among the villagers. Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, confirmed the attack on Machun and Manuka community in a statement issued on Friday. “Security agencies have reported to the Kaduna...

136 Pupils Of Salihu Tanko Islamiyya, In Niger State Regain Freedom

MINNA — After spending about 89 days in captivity, the Niger State government has confirmed the release of 136 pupils of Salihu Tanko Islamiyya kidnapped in Tegina, Rafi Local Government Area of the State. Recall that the pupils were abducted on 30th May 2021. Six of the pupils reportedly died while two of the parents died of heartache. Before their release today, the bandits had told the parents that two of the kids a 6-year-old...

Nigeria’s President Buhari Argues “Africa’s Fight Against Terror is the World’s Fight”

By John Campbell, Guest Columnist and Blogger In an op-ed in the Financial Times, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari highlighted the importance of development in curbing terrorism, a welcome departure from conversations focusing singularly on military might. Muhammadu Buhari has authored a thoughtful piece about Africa’s struggle against terrorism in the Financial Times, his chosen outlet an indication that his audience is international rather than domestic. He observes that with the U.S. departure from Afghanistan, Africa has become the frontline of...

Boko Haram Kills 100,000 People In 12 Years In Borno State

ABUJA — Since Boko Haram started their manslaughters in Borno state 12 years ago, the callous group has killed over 100,000 people. Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum gave the figure on Tuesday while briefing newsmen after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House in Abuja where he briefed the President on the activities of terrorists in the Northeast and particularly in Borno State. He made the clarification contrary to other claims...

Bandits Again Abducts Another 50 People, Killed Four In Zamfara

The Zamfara State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, Muhammad Shehu says gunmen have killed four persons and abducted 50 others in Goran Namaye town in Maradun Local Government Area. He told newsmen in Gusau that the attackers invaded the town around midnight on Sunday, killed four persons and abducted 50 others. He, said CP Yakubu Elkana, has ordered an immediate search and rescue operation for the victims, adding that the police tactical operatives had been...

Not All Surrendered Insurgents Are Criminals – Zulum

MAIDUGURI — Borno Governor,  Babagana Zulum, has said not all recently repentant Boko Haram members are criminals Zulum said this while addressing state house correspondents following a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the presidential villa on Tuesday. According to the governor, many of those who surrendered are women and young children who were forced to join the insurgents and trained to handle AK 47. He noted that no law prescribes the killing of surrendered...

How Gunmen Attacked, Killed Officers – NDA

KADUNA — The Nigeria Defence Academy, (NDA) has confirmed the invasion of its premises in Afaka, Kaduna State by bandits. The invasion led to the murder of two of its officers and the abduction of a senior officer. A statement by the Academy’s spokesperson, Major Bashir Jajira, affirmed the incident, noting that the outlaw gang stormed the school on Tuesday morning. The attack on the military building comes amid the worsening insecurity in the North-west...

Three People In Police Net For Killing, Burying ND 2 student In Adamawa

YOLA — Adamawa State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three people for allegedly killing and burying an ND 2 student, Franca Elisha of the Department of Library Science, Federal Polytechnic, Mubi. Command’s Spokesman, DSP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje who confirmed the killing of the lady, saying that “the matter was reported to the command” adding that the Commissioner of Police, Aliyu Alhaji, has ordered full investigations while the suspects were arrested. It was gathered...

Bandits Release 15 Students Of Bethel Baptist High School Kaduna, 80 Still In captivity

KADUNA — Rev. Joseph Hayab, Chairman of the Kaduna state chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), says fifteen of the remaining 80 abducted students of Bethel Baptist High School, Damishi, Kaduna have been released from captivity. On July 5, bandits invaded the school located some few kilometers away from the Kaduna metropolis and abducted 121 students.  Hayab who confirmed the release on Sunday said there would be no ceremony about reuniting the children...

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