The Taraba State Police command said it has arrested a suspected commander of the Cameroon separatists group, Ambazonia in the State. The State Commissioner of Police, Abimbola Shokoya, confirmed the arrest at an interactive session with political parties on Thursday ahead of the 2023 general elections. He said, the suspect, called General Basile, was arrested…
Artists and designers from five African countries are expected to attend the Kaduna Fashion and Cultural Exhibition slated for November 10. Ganiyat Sani, founder and director of the Kaduna Fashion and Art Exhibition, disclosed in Kaduna. Sani said the exhibition is aimed at promoting culture, fashion and art among African countries. “We are inviting artists…
By Sylvanus Tyoakaa, Abuja The federal government has disclosed that over 12,000 inmates were released from various correctional centres across the country within the last six years in line with the policy of prison decongestion . Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami made the disclosure on Tuesday to members of the Senate Committee…
Rev. Fr. Abraham Kunat, a Catholic Priest at the St. Bernard, Idon Gida Parish, Kachia Local Government Area and eight residents of Oil Village, a suburb of Kaduna metropolis, have been abducted in separate attacks by bandits. The clergy man was said to have been abducted at his residence at about 12:30am on Tuesday. His…
A suspected accomplice of the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) has been reportedly arrested in Kaduna. The suspect identified as Nasiru Mohammed, was said to have provided secret accommodation for the terrorists escaping from the north-east. According to reports by Zagazola, a publication focused on the Lake Chad region, the shelter was used…
The Northern States Christian Elders Forum (NOSCEF), held its congress meeting on Saturday at HEKAN Church, Kaduna. The meeting which was Presided by the chairman of the forum, Ejoga Inalegwu, was attended by members in the northern states. Cross section of members at the forum at the meeting.
