Terrorists Kidnap 15 Women In Local  Kaduna Community

Dogon-noma community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State came under attack on Saturday with the kidnapping of 15 women and one man. Mr. Istifanus, the resident in the area, told newsmen that many inhabitants of the village ran to neighboring communities for safety when the terrorists attacked and shot sporadically. He said: “We can only confirm the figure by evening when we’re able to access the village. The attackers invaded the village at...

Arewa Consultative Forum Condemns Suspension Of Senator Ningi

The Arewa Consultative Forum has condemned the suspension of Senator Abdul Ningi over the alleged padding of the 2024 budget to the tune of N3.7tn by the Senate. Recall that Ningi in an earlier interview made the allegation that climaxed in his three-month suspension for what the Senate describes as unfounded allegation. Prof. Tukur-Baba, the ACF National Publicity Secretary in a statement in Kaduna, said the process that climaxed in Ningi’s suspension appeared rushed “looking...

17 Soldiers Killed In Delta, Defence Orders Arrest Of Culprits

Residents of Okuoma, an Ijaw community in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State, have deserted the town after 22 soldiers dispatched to the area on a peace mission were killed. The soldiers killed in the community included five officers: a lieutenant colonel who was the commanding officer, two majors, and one captain. The soldiers were ambushed and murdered by youths on Thursday when the troops went to quell violence between the warring communities of...

Weighing Governor Soludo’s Two Years in Office

“Catchphrases such as “solution is here” or “Soludo solution” have successfully replaced those of the past, such as “Odera, o de go” or “Willie is working” among many others.” —Ebuka Onyekwelu It is today exactly two years since Prof. Chukwuma Soludo assumed office as the executive governor of Anambra State, amidst exceedingly high expectations from the people. Halfway into his four-year tenure, what has stood out for the government? On the other hand, how has...

Gowon, Obasanjo, Jonathan, Anyaoku, Abdulsalami, Others hold Constitutional Dialogue

General Yakubu Gowon (rtd), former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former President Goodluck Jonathan, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, former Secretary General of the Commonwealth, General Abdulsalami (rtd), Prof. Wole Soyinka, General Theophilus Danjuma (rtd), Ango Abdullahi, Chief Edwin Clark, Alani Akinriade, Tanko Yakassai, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and other eminent leaders across will on Monday participate in a constitutional dialogue on the future of the Nigeria in Lagos. A press statement on Saturday signed...

Nine Year Old Raped To Death In Plateau State

The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed that a nine-year-old girl, Fatima Abubakar of Anguwan Layin Isyaku gwabna of Jos North local Government Area of the State was on Thursday raped and killed in the area. The spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Alabo Alfred confirmed the development, said: “Police is aware of the incident. One person has been arrested. Investigation into the matter is ongoing.” According to the parents of the victim, the...

EFCC, ICPC Can’t End Corruption In Nigeria – Pastor Tunde Bakare

The corruption which has eaten deep into the fabric of Nigerians cannot be eradicated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC. The overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare made the assertion at the men’s symposium in honour of Pastor Chinedu Ezekwesili’s 70th birthday in Abuja on Friday. He said the two anti-graft agencies can’t end corruption in Nigeria, noted...

IWD: Ekiti First Lady Says, Investing In Women Is Key To Progress

Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, the first lady of Ekiti State has stressed the importance of investing in women as a sure way to accelerate progress in the society. Dr. Oyebanji made the remarks on Friday during the celebration of this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) which took place at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion, Ado Ekiti, the state capital. Speaking while inspecting different products exhibited by women from the 16 local government areas and 22 local council...

Ododo Visits FGN Power Company, Seeks Improved Supply In Kogi

Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State on Friday, visited the FGN Power Company, Abuja to seek for greater collaboration between the company and the state government for the purpose of enhancing power supply to Kogi State. The Governor who was received by the MD/CEO of FGN Power, Mr. Kenny Anuku, thanked the management of the company for its interventions in Kogi State. The Governor noted that central to his administration’s drive towards industrialization is...

Tinubu’s Support Responsible For Ekiti Infrastructure Upgrade – Oyebanji

…As Governor Concludes Three -day Project Inspection Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has said that the unwavering support of President Bola Tinubu’s led Federal Government, has sustained the massive infrastructure upgrade going on in different parts of the state. Oyebanji, who disclosed this on Thursday evening in Ado-Ekiti at the conclusion of his three – day inspection of road projects across the state, said that the surge in infrastructure development across the state was...

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