Residents of Plateau State are not new to attacks, especially bombings, ambushes, isolated killings and the likes in Jos and the hinterlands of the State. Local government areas in the Northern zone of the State which include Jos North, Jos South, Jos East, Bassa, Riyom and Barkin Ladi are flashpoints of conflicts.

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday, dismissed the perceived anti-corruption posture of the present administration as deceptive, saying the government is deliberating sweeping under the carpet grave allegations of corruption committed by those who helped it to power.

As 9janimi music streaming channel relaunches its service, the management of the platform has promised that it would begin paying royalties to artistes.

Budding UK-based Nigerian artiste, Rahman Bisiriyu, who simply goes by the stage name, Ray has released a new single titled “Bala.”

Produced by Young Jon, the Krystal City artiste describes the new track as a rhythmical drum pattern that has the ability to fans on their feet. Combined with an infectious melody complimented by Ray’s lyrical ability, the artiste sings about his ability to woo his woman with all the right words. A party track with a banging beat, Bala defines the artiste as parading his own brand of Afro hip hop.

UACN Property Development Company (UPDC) Plc has reiterated its commitment to long term value creation for the benefit of its stakeholders.
The Chairman of the Company, Mr Larry Ettah, who stated this while addressing shareholders at the Company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Lagos, said the company has put strategies in place to enable it take advantage of emerging opportunities in the market place.

lagos—History was recorded yesterday as the Lagos Chief Judge, Justice Funmilayo Atilade swore in 107 new judges for the customary courts across the state to replace the old ones.

President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, approved the appointment of Mr. Rahman Adeola Ipaye as Deputy Chief of Staff and Mr. Laolu Akande as Senior Special Assistant (Media & Publicity) to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.

The next Ooni of Ife will, no doubt, emerge according to the dictates of the Ifa oracle. In Yorubaland, divination gives priests unreserved access to the teachings of Orunmila. Though, the respective ruling houses have indicated interest in occupying the throne as prospective candidates are not resting on their oars to emerge the next Ooni.

THE Qur’an explains: No kind of calamity can occur except by the leave of Allah ; if anyone believes in Allah, Allah guides his heart , for Allah knows all things “ At-Taghabun 64 : 11 . We also learn from Prophet Muhammad ( PBUH ) to place our priorities correctly. The most important thing is to live our lives upright and straight , obeying Allah and seeking His pleasure , and to do the best job possible , each in his area or specialization .

ASABA—A group of activists, who just concluded a sensitization tour of riverside communities in the Niger Delta region have lamented that the local, state and Federal Governments have not put in place adequate measures to contain the looming disaster in the country.