Rivers Chief Judge declines to set up panel against Governor Fubara, Deputy
The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Chibuzor Simeon Amadi, has declined to set up a seven-member panel to investigate allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Ordu. He made this position clear in a formal letter sent to the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule. […]
Politicising abduction of 177 worshippers from Kaduna churches puts victims in danger – Amb. Adamu
A security expert, Ambassador Abdullahi Bakoji Adamu, has warned that turning the abduction of worshippers in Kaduna State into a political debate could put the victims in greater danger and delay their rescue. Speaking on the recent kidnapping of church members in Kajuru Local Government Area, Adamu said abduction in the state should be treated […]
It’s unacceptable – Arewa youths lament abduction from Kaduna churches
The Arewa Youth Assembly for Good Leadership (AYAGL) has strongly criticised the abduction of over 160 people from churches and nearby communities in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The group described the incident as unacceptable and inhumane, warning that such attacks pose a serious danger to peace and security in Northern Nigeria. According […]
Kajuru kidnapping heart-rending, alarming – Southern Kaduna Christians
The Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders Association (SKCLA) has condemned the abduction of 177 people from Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, describing the incident as painful and deeply troubling. The group said the attack is unprecedented in the area because worshippers from three different Christian denominations were kidnapped on the same day during church […]
Bello Turji in panic, will soon become history – Nigerian military
The Nigerian military has declared that wanted terrorist leader, Bello Turji, is now under severe pressure and operating in panic mode as security forces intensify operations across the North-West. The military said sustained offensives are closing in on Turji and other notorious bandit leaders, making it difficult for them to operate freely or settle in […]
DSS, forest guards rescue abducted victims from ISWAP hideout in Borno
Security operatives from the Department of State Services (DSS), working alongside local forest guards, have successfully rescued seven people abducted by suspected ISWAP terrorists in Borno State. The rescue followed a confrontation at a forest hideout after the victims were taken while gathering firewood near Ajiri Camp, on the outskirts of Maiduguri. Security analyst Zagazola […]
Strike: Kano Electricity Company accuses union of plunging millions into darkness
The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has accused the Electricity Workers Union of plunging millions of residents into darkness following the shutdown of power supply across Kano, Katsina and Jigawa states. The company described the strike as unjustified and harmful, saying it disrupted essential services and endangered lives over what it called internal labour issues. […]
Alleged N4 trillion debt: Contractors’ protest escalates as CSOs join call for minister’s resignation
The protest by indigenous contractors over an alleged ₦4 trillion unpaid debt has intensified as more than 1,000 civil society organisations (CSOs) joined the call for accountability. Operating under a broad coalition, the groups accused the Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, of failing to ensure the payment of verified debts owed to local […]
Kajuru: CAN reacts as Police make U-turn on mass abduction of worshipers after denial
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has responded to the Nigeria Police Force’s recent confirmation of the mass abduction of nearly 170 worshippers in Kurmin Wali, Kajuru Local Government Area, Kaduna State. CAN expressed concern over the initial dismissal of the incident, saying it created confusion, heightened fear, and questioned the credibility of victims, families, […]
Adamawa government confirms losses in mysterious Dumne market fire
The Adamawa State Government has confirmed significant losses suffered by traders after a fire razed a large section of the Kasuwan Dadi Grains Market in Dumne, Song Local Government Area. The fire occurred in the early hours of Monday, January 19, catching residents and traders off guard while most were asleep. Deputy Governor Professor Kaletapwa […]