Lukuwa appeals for calm after knife attack
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO: Sokoto-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Musa Ayuba Lukuwa, has appealed for calm following an alleged knife attack on him shortly after the conclusion of Jumu’at prayer at his mosque in the Mabera area of Sokoto metropolis. Lukuwa, who sustained a minor injury around his neck during the incident on Friday, said […]
Abia Assembly screens Nwokocha, other nominees
By Anayo Okoli Umuahia—ABIA State House of Assembly yesterday screened 15 of the 18 Commissioner nominees sent to them by Governor Theodore Orji. Those screened included Mr. John Nwokocha, an Assistant Editor with Vanguard Newspapers.
Afribank sets up agricultural units
KANO — To consolidate on its successful agriculture financing over the past 50 years and to enable it provide high quality financial services and products to farmers and agro-allied businesses in the North, Afribank Nigeria Plc has set up a agricultural coordinating office in the Northern Business Directorate.
Abia LG workers lament salary arrears
By Anayo Okoli Umuahia—Local government workers in Abia state are owed several months of salary arrears by their respective council authorities.
Jang can’t probe Dariye — Court
By Taye Obateru Jos — A Federal High Court, Jos has declared the setting up of a commission of inquiry by Governor Jonah Jang of Plateau State to conduct criminal investigations into the tenure of his predecessor, Chief Joshua Dariye as unlawful.
Gov Aliyu not under threat— Kuta
By Inalegwu Shaibu ABUJA — Senator Awisu Kuta (PDP) Niger yesterday dismissed claims that the state governor, Dr. Banbangida Aliyu, may be swept away by the recent political crisis in the state which has resulted in the emergence of two Speakers for House of Assembly within one week.
