The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has terminated the appointments of 21 heads of parastatals, agencies and companies of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). This was announced in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, signed by Anthony Ogunleye, Director of Press to the minister. The statement directed the affected officers to…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fighter jets under the air component of Operation Udo Ka II, has destroyed the armouries and hideouts of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)combatants in Anambra and Imo states. The NAF spokesperson, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. Gabkwet said on Tuesday, the fighter jets…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh, has called for the promotion of mutual respect, understanding and peaceful coexistence among Muslims and Christians in the country. In a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, marking Eid-El-Maulud celebrations, Okoh noted that Nigeria’s strength lies in its diverse society, hence the need for adherents of the…
Six people have been reportedly killed by bandits in an attack on Takanai community, Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna state. Samson Markus, a community leader, confirmed the incident on Wednesday on telephone. He said the bandits invaded the community at about 7m on Tuesday, killing six people including two children. He said residents…
