Our nation has entered its harmattan, at a time the season has not reached its own cycle or begun the cyclical journey around itself. The harmattan, as we know it in our part, is that dry and lean period of the year when men, women, plants, and generally nature itself, give in to the hardships…
Beatrice Gondyi in Bauchi The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum have kicked against attempts by the federal government to impose the direct method of conducting primaries on political parties in the country. The governors also insisted that the electronic transmission of election results must be part of the country’s laws. Addressing journalists at the…
A first class traditional ruler, the Chief of Jaba, Kaduna state, the Kpop Ham, Mr. Danladi Maude, has been abducted by bandits. A source within the family confirmed the incident, saying the traditional ruler who is in his 80s was abducted on Monday in his farm. The farm is said to be located in Gitata,…
A Federal High Court, president by Justice Binta Nyako, has adjourned the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, self acclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), till October 21, following the failure of the Department of State Services (DSS) to produce him in court on Monday for trail. Kanu and three others are standing trial…
Zamfara state governor, Bello Matawalle has said the security situation in the North west is a threat to the country. He said unless northerners wake up to the situation, the war against banditry in the north west will remain a significant security challenge with a potential to threat to the region and the country. Speaking…
Bandits have released 28 of the students of the remaining 180 abducted students of Bethel Baptist High School, Damishi, Kaduna. The bandits had on July 5, bandits invaded the school and abducted 121 students, aged between 13 to 19. The bandits released them Saturday night at a location along Kaduna -Abuja road. The children were…
