BANDITRY: It’s Hausa-Fulani war, Zamfara traces origin of hostilities
*Since the killing of Fulani leader in 2013, Fulani launched aggression against Housa *In 8 yrs Bandits have collected N970m as ransom, killed 2,619, displaced 100,000, kidnapped 1,190, rustled 14,378 animals *Now there are 100 camps with no fewer than 300 bandits in each camp with sophisticated weapons\ By Ibrahim Hassan Wuyo Records from Zamfara […]
Olawepo Hashim, Abba Ibrahim harp on Northern Unity
…Say uniting Nigeria starts with re-uniting Northern Nigeria By Ibrahim HassanWuyo Former presidential candidate, Gbenga Olawepo Hashim has declared that uniting Nigeria starts with re-uniting Northern Nigeria,a region with over 200 ethnic groups and diverse cultures. The global businessman and politician who has overtime, intensified his advocacy for one united Nigeria, said now is the […]
Insecurity: Why Nigeria is not winning the war
Former CP, security experts proffer solution Churn out 3m troops to fight insecurity— CP Aduba advices By Evelyn Usman Insecurity in Nigeria has continued to remain a daunting challenge, with attacks by kidnappers gradually shifting to urban areas. Almost on daily basis, the media space is awash with news of killings of defenceless Nigerians […]
Gombe Governor urges “Edo 2021” state contingents to be good ambassadors
By Ben Ngwakwe Gombe The Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has charged state contingents that they should come back home with laurels at the National Sports Fiesta taking place in Benin Edo state. Speaking in Gombe, the Governor urged them to be good ambassadors of the state by protecting the state’s good image, nothing […]
Senate President donates N8m to victims of Yobe market fire disaster
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Friday, donated the sum of N8 million to victims of the Yan Harawa market fire disaster in Yobe State
Hajj: Kwara intending pilgrims get COVID-19 vaccine
No fewer than 2,500 intending pilgrims from 16 local government areas of Kwara have started taking COVID-19 vaccination for the 2021 Hajj to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
2023: Why Fayemi Should Be in the Picture
In less than two years from today the clock would be winding down fast on President Muhammadu Buhari’s Administration. As the regime winds down, we are confronted with familiar problems – an economy that is in terrible shape, insecurity, social and ethnic conflicts.
Attack capable of causing civil war — Umahi
Abakaliki- Last Monday, March 29, residents of Amaezu, Nkalaha, Obegu and Umuhuali communities in Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State were preparing to have their dinner. Some had even finished theirs and were about to retire to bed. All of a sudden, sounds of gun shots rented the air and everybody started running helter-skelter. The attackers were armed with cutlasses and AK-47 rifles.
IMF grants $174m emergency loan to South Sudan
The IMF has approved $174 million (148 million euros) in emergency assistance to South Sudan, the country’s central bank governor said Thursday, as floods and depressed oil prices rattle its economy. South Sudan ran out of foreign exchange reserves last year as oil prices fell sharply due to the coronavirus pandemic, depriving the fragile government […]
As S/East boils: Police disappear from roads, go to work in mufti
THE entire five South Eastern states of Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo appear to be boiling and there is tension in most communities, no thanks to the renewed insecurity challenges in the zone.
MultiChoice Nigeria and the Pandemic: A Timeline
It’s been a year since the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the coronavirus outbreak pandemic, a year that most parts of the world shut down as they braced for the unexpected.
Four UN troops die in major attack in northern Mali
Four United Nations peacekeepers were killed Friday when suspected jihadists staged a major attack on their camp in Aguelhok, northern Mali, the UN mission said. Four United Nations peacekeepers were killed Friday when suspected jihadists staged a major attack on their camp in Aguelhok, northern Mali, the UN mission said. The peacekeepers “bravely pushed back […]
I’ve always been arbiter for fair treatment — PPDOA SEC
Barr. Mrs. Trish Okereke is the Executive Secretary of Petroleum Products Depots Owners Association which consists of six petroleum tank farm owning companies that utilise the common user facility of the Waziri Jetty, Apapa, Lagos. The member companies include, Hensmor Nig. Ltd., AZ Petroleum Nig. Ltd., G-Eurafric Nig. Ltd., Aiteo Energy, NIPCO PLC, and one […]
Easter: FRSC deploys 1,181 Marshals for patrol in Rivers
FRSC in Rivers said it has deployed 357 Regular Marshals and 824 Special Marshals for the Special Easter Patrols in the state
IMF board approves $2.3 bn aid package for Kenya
The IMF on Friday approved a $2.34 billion aid package to Kenya to “address the urgent need to reduce debt vulnerabilities,” the institution said in a statement. The Washington-based development lender said the funds would be spread over 38 months, with an immediate disbursement of about $307.5 million, “usable for budget support.” “Kenya was hit […]
EASTER: Embrace peace, tolerance, forgiveness — Agbaga tells Nigerians
The Federal Commissioner representing Delta State in the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC, Mr Andrew Agbaga, Friday, told Nigerians to embrace peace, tolerance and forgiveness.
