By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — The Association of Igbo Town Unions (ASITU) has criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the prospect of retaining a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket, describing the arrangement as unfair and inconsistent with Nigeria’s religious diversity. In a statement, the National President of ASITU, Chief Emeka Diwe, said another Muslim-Muslim ticket would […]

By Hadiza Yusuf KANO — The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 51-year-old man allegedly found in possession of a pistol, suspected cannabis, a knife and other items during the ongoing enforcement of Operation Clean Plates in the state. The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, disclosed this on Monday while briefing journalists at […]

By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has commenced the evacuation of occupants and the controlled demolition of a distressed building at Akinyele Bus Stop, Abesan Estate, after the structure was found to pose an imminent danger to lives and property. The emergency intervention followed a report by a resident […]

By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe GOMBE — The Gombe State Government has ordered a comprehensive integrity test and technical investigation into the partial collapse of the ongoing Gombe State House of Assembly Complex, assuring residents that the incident will be thoroughly investigated to determine its immediate and remote causes. Deputy Governor, Dr. Manassah Daniel Jatau, gave […]

By Peter Duru, Makurdi MAKURDI — The Benue State chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has condemned the killing of several persons in Otukpo-Nobi, Otukpo Local Government Area, describing the attack as tragic and urging the public not to attribute responsibility to Fulani herders before security agencies conclude their investigation. […]