2021

Six people have been reportedly killed by gunmen in an attack on Wereng village, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident which was said to have occurred on Thursday at about 10:45pm also left people severely injured. The Chairman of Riyom LGA, Mr. Mafeng Gwalson, confirmed the attack, describing it as sad and…

The Kaduna state chapter of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), has accused Governor Nasir El-Rufai for sacking workers at a time when Nigerians are facing excruciating hardship and increasing insecurity. The NLC also dismissed the reasons given by the state government for the sacking of thousands of workers, saying that it is not telling the…

By Solomon Semaila The Adamawa state governor Mr. Ahmadu Fintiri, has said that his administration inherited a socially destabilised state with a disenchanted citizenry who live in constant fear of losing their lives and property. Speaking at a stakeholders meeting on Wednesday in Yola, the state capital, Fintiri said the state was also in huge…

Fifteen persons have been reportedly killed in a clash between Nyuwar and Jessu communities communities in Balanga Local Government Areas of Gombe state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that attacks started on Monday and continued till Tuesday. According to NAN, the state governor, Alhaji Inuwa Yahaya, was said to have visited the affected…

The Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) has condemned the killing of 12 soldiers in Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue State. The NSGF, in a statement by its chairman and governor of Plateau state, Mr. Simon Lalong, said the incident was unfortunate and must not be allowed to repeat itself as it is capable of…