GOVERNOR Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has decried the spate at which corruption is spreading in the country, saying it is killing the country and if not tackled will hinder development. Governor Ganduje who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Usman Alhaji, stated this, yesterday, at the inauguration of the Anti-Corruption […]

By Boluwaji Obahopo THE Court of Appeal has upturned the judgement of the High court that quashed the victory of the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate for Ibaji state constituency re-run election in Kogi State. The lower court in its judgement also urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to issue the PDP candidate, Joseph […]

…Governor Matawalle expresses sadness, describes incidents as unfortunate NO fewer than 83 persons are feared killed following attacks by suspected bandits on some villages in Zamfara State. It was gathered that the attacks left hundreds of others, including women and children with various degrees of injuries. Reports on the attacks were given by displaced people, […]

By Wole Mosadomi AS bandits continue to attack and get away with their atrocities without serious challenge from security operatives, many farmers in Niger State have fled their farms and have vowed never to return until security is beefed up around them. To underscore their seriousness, many of them have already relocated from the farming […]

11 killed, 5000 displaced SGF visits,expresses shock over attack IDPs take refuge in primary school Survivors narrate their near-death experiences By Umar Yusuf SURVIVORS of the latest Boko Haram attack in Kwapre village and adjoining communities of Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State now live in shock and fear after the latest attack […]

…Humans struggle with animals for water …Vandals divert water to illegal routes By Marie-Therese Nanlong IT was the late afro maestro, Fela, who had a hit song Water no get enemy, apparently highlighting the fact that water was an indispensable commodity, which everyone should embrace. The musician stressed that water was virtually used by all […]

By Charly Agwam IT was meant to instil sanity in the state capital but it has backfired! The Bauchi State Government is not reaping the intended benefits it envisaged when it slammed a ban on commercial motorcycles otherwise called ‘Okada’ or ‘Achaba’. While that brand of commercial motorcycling appears to have receded to the hinterland, […]

By Wole Mosadomi THE frequent invasion of communities in Niger State by bandits will soon come to an end, according to the Nigerian Army which said it has concluded plans to establish a special force in the troubled Shiroro Local Government Area of the state. The newly appointed General Officer Commanding, GOC, One Division of […]

SEVEN years after Boko Haram terrorists abducted 276 girls from the Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok, Borno State, a community leader has revealed how the girls were divided into groups, kept in houses, and taught how to recite the scriptures. The National Coordinator of Gwoza Christian Community Association, GCCA, Ayuba Bassa, said the memory […]

…Plans to absorbs FMC Lokoja as teaching hospital By Boluwaji Obahopo THE Federal University, Lokoja, FUL, has approved the appointment of Prof. Mike Ogirima, a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery from the Ahmadu Bello University, ABU, Zaria, to kick-start the process for the take-off of its School of Medicine. Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Olatunde Akinwumi […]