Protest against armed herders attacks: Benue people shun beef, turn to pork
There seem to be a silent revolution against the consumption of beef popularly called “cow meat” in Benue at the moment.
Taraba 2023: We’ll maintain our winning streak — PDP
By Femi Bolaji IT is the first month of 2021 but politicking ahead of the 2023 poll has started taking shape in Taraba State. The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has since the return to democracy in 1999 been producing the governor of the state. While the leading opposition party, the All-Progressive Congress, APC, almost pulled […]
N41.7m fraud: EFCC presents first witness against Mama Boko Haram
By Fortune Eromosele THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has presented its first witness against Aisha Alkali Wakil, popularly known as ‘Mama Boko Haram’ before Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court, Maiduguri. She is facing a fresh three-count charge bordering on conspiracy, inducement and obtaining by false pretence to the tune […]
Tension in Benue as armed herders invade Agatu, Guma LGAs again
…State government raises alarm …376 cows impounded, six heavily armed herders apprehended …State on red alert By Peter Duru THERE is mounting tension in Benue State following reports of invasion of more communities in Agatu and Guma local government areas of the state by heavily armed herdsmen. The two LGAs were the epicentre of the […]
The many travails of 12-year-old Katsina child-mother
Nursing mother’s breast not developed to produce milk for baby Child-mother to rely on infant formula till breasts develop, produce milk —doctors Child-mother’s mom also nursing a 3-month-old baby By Faith Maji MANY days after Katsina schoolgirl, who was impregnated by her teacher, gave birth to a bouncing baby boy, the mother is unable to […]
Gov Sule earmarks N7bn for yearly payment of inherited N50bn debt
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State administration inherited over N50bn debt from the previous administration on assumption of office in 2019. The government is earmarking N7bn as a yearly payment from the 2021 budget for the settlement of the huge inherited debt.
Agency moves to stop worm infections in Kogi
AS the threat posed by worms continues to afflict many communities in Nigeria, a public-spirited organisation has taken steps to educate many communities in Kogi State and provide medical support to prevent the escalation of the health challenge going forward.
Clean Air: Kaduna residents take to solar ovens with excitement
By Ibrahim HassanWuyo SOMETHING new is taking place in Kaduna and it is engendering unbridled excitement. It is the experimentation with solar power to cook. It is giving residents enormous joy as they continue to try how the newly discovered method will lead to a better way of saving cost and producing a clean environment […]
Why Bauchi’s ban on Okada flopped
CAUGHT between the anvil of law and hammer of poverty, commercial motorcycle riders, popularly called ‘Okada’ or ‘Achaba’ have returned to Bauchi roads, nine months after Governor Bala Mohammed banned their activities in the state, citing COVID-19 concerns and his desire to govern a more modern Bauchi State.
How Jigawa saves lives with free medicare for pregnant women, children
IN spite of its financial position, Jigawa State has emerged as one of the most consistent states in the country, providing interrupted free medical support to pregnant women and children from age zero and five years.
Food shortages loom as herdsmen invade Benue farmlands
BENUE State reputed as Nigeria’s food basket may be heading into another vortex of crisis. And this could spell doom for many Nigerians who depend on foodstuff flowing from the state into their markets on a daily basis.
Birnin Gwari petitions FG over rising killings, banditry
By Ibrahim HassanWuyo MANY indigenes of Birnin Gwari in Kaduna State who live in other places have not travelled home for many years because of fear for their lives. This is because the once serene, peaceful and friendly Kaduna-Birnin Gwari Road that connects the southern to the northern part of the country has become the […]
Tragedy as bullets from armed men kill 33-year-old pregnant mother
By Boluwaji Obahopo THERE has been unceasing an outpouring of tears in Magongo community in Ogori/Magongo Local Government Area of Kogi State following the violent shooting and killing of a pregnant woman by men suspected to be soldiers from the Nigerian Army. But the Nigerian Army has promptly denied the involvement of its men in […]
Jigawa trains 664 LG staff for N83.97m
By Aliyu Dangida JIGAWA local government service commission has sponsored the study of 664 staff at the cost of N83.97million to enable them to acquire additional qualifications in various institutions. Chairman of the commission, DIG Uba Bala (retd) who stated this while briefing newsmen on achievements recorded by his commission in 2020, said the benefitting staff […]
Buni directs SEMA to provide emergency support in Geidam
By Ndahi Marana FOLLOWING the latest Boko Haram invasion into Geidam town on Wednesday, the Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has directed the State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, to provide emergency support and take stock of destructions with a view to rendering humanitarian support and assistance to victims. A statement by Mamman Mohammed, Director General […]
Petitioners sue army, others, demand N100m for unlawful detention in Borno
By Ndahi Marama CHIEF of Army Staff, COAS, Lt. General Tukur Buratai; General Officer Commanding 7 Division, Nigerian Army and Attorney General and Minister of Justice, have been sued at the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Maiduguri for illegal detention. In suit No. FHC/MU/CS/1/2021 is filed by Alhaji Ibrahim Shehu Damakosu and Sabo Yahaya for the enforcement of their […]
