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30 feared killed in Southern Kaduna attack as residents flee Chawai community

30 feared killed in Southern Kaduna attack as residents flee Chawai community

….Atiku, SOKAPU demand urgent security intervention By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Fresh violence has erupted in Southern Kaduna, with at least 30 people reportedly killed in an overnight attack on Chawai community in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, forcing residents to flee their homes amid fears of further attacks. The attack, which reportedly lasted several […]
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Vulcanizer in court for alleged contempt of court

Vulcanizer in court for alleged contempt of court

A vulcanizer, Samuel Emmanuel on Tuesday appeared before a Grade I Area Court in Karu, Abuja, for alleged contempt of court. The 23-year old defendant, who resides near NIA Quarters, Karu site, Abuja, is being tried for disobedience to courts order. The Prosecution Counsel, Mr Ade Adeyanju told the court that the defendant was first […]

Court sentences man to 6 months imprisonment for fraud

Court sentences man to 6 months imprisonment for fraud

Justice Hannatu Balogun of the Federal High Court, Kaduna, on Tuesday, sentenced one Justin James to six months imprisonment for fraud. Justice Balogun sentenced James after he pleaded guilty to the allegation of fraud brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Earlier, the EFCC counsel, P. C. Onyeneho, told the court […]

Court sentences man to 6 months imprisonment for fraud

Court sentences man to 6 months imprisonment for fraud

Justice Hannatu Balogun of the Federal High Court, Kaduna, on Tuesday sentenced one Justin James to six months imprisonment for fraud. Justice Balogun sentenced James, after he pleaded guilty to the allegation of fraud brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Earlier, the EFCC counsel, P. C. Onyeneho, told the court […]

Gunmen kidnap councillor in A’Ibom, the third abduction in 3 weeks

Gunmen kidnap councillor in A’Ibom, the third abduction in 3 weeks

Police on Tuesday confirmed the kidnap of Mr Samuel Ben, councillor representing Ward 6 Central in Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Odiko Macdon, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Eket. He said the victim was kidnapped at his fuel station premises on Saturday, […]

How people in Sokoto perceive the impact of COVID-19

How people in Sokoto perceive the impact of COVID-19

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a contagious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome, coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The first known case was identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. The disease has since spread worldwide, leading to the globally ravaging pandemic. COVID-19 pandemic was confirmed to have spread to Africa on February 14, 2020, with […]