KATSINA—Operatives of Nigeria Customs Service with the back-up of heavily armed security personnel, yesterday, sealed off a car dealer premises belonging to Shittu Shittu, the Katsina State chapter Chairman,  of All Progressives Congress, APC.

ON Wednesday, July 17, 2019, a humble Nigerian Muslim cleric, Imam Abubakar Abdullahi, stood tall and flew Nigeria’s flag high in America as he was among those the State Department conferred with the 2019 US International Religious Freedom Award.

abuja—GOVERNOR Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State, yesterday, lamented that Nigeria loses $14 billion annually to farmer-herder clashes, saying it may affect the country’s ability to guarantee food security for the people.

The Coalition Against Terrorism and Extremism (CATE) has demanded the release of Action Against Hunger workers abducted by members of the Boko Haram sect in Borno State. The group, which made this demand on Thursday, said it was saddened that Boko Haram terrorists continue to quest for relevance even though the beatings they have taken […]

AKURE—GOVERNOR Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, yesterday, ordered the Police to arrest anyone or group parading itself as Fulani Vigilante in any part of the state.

Stalwart of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Lagos chapter, Otunba Jide Oni, has described the ministerial nomination of former Lagos State Governor and immediate past Minister of Works, Power and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, and the Managing Director of Nigeria Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA,  Senator Olorunnimbe Mamora, as well deserved.

NIGERIA has never been so riven with unfraternal toxic tensions. Deep, dark suspicions about Islam and its adherents are commonplace in Christian areas and gatherings. Many Muslims also harbour extremely uncharitable thoughts about Christians.

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, said the Federal Government will consider working with the private sector to tackle security challenges in the country.

Popular singer, Burna Boy recently caused a stir after unveiling the powerful album tracklist for his forthcoming album “African Giant”. The BET Award winner shared a post on social media in which he announced that he will soon be releasing an album titled African Giant.

OHANAEZE Ndigbo has said, “the faceless group which issued seven days ultimatum to the Federal Government over Islamic Movement of Nigeria, IMN, (Shi’ites) was unknown to the organised Igbo union.”

National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, has expressed concern over the incessant clashes between the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, IMN, and security agencies, which have resulted in loss of lives and destruction of property.

WORRIED by the non-passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB, that has been lingering for 17 years since its introduction, the Senate said, yesterday, that the only way forward for it to be passed and assented to by the president was for the executive and the legislature to form a synergy on the bill.

Nigerian songstress, Simi Ogunleye, better known by her stage name, Simi has warmed the hearts of many on social media after she replied a man who pleaded with her to attend his wedding.

For someone who doesn’t see himself as a full-fledged musician, Baddyoosha born Badmus Akeem O is certainly keeping the pressure on the pulse of street music as he is back with another single “Idan” which means “Miracle” a week after release of the single “911” which has become an instant hit on various music platforms.

Leicester City boss, Brendan Rodgers has given   Wilfred Ndidi extra days to recover from his campaign with the Super Eagles at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.