Humphrey Abah, a former Minister of Police Affairs, has consulted with the executives and stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the North Central Zone on his ambition for the National Chairmanship of the party. Abah was said to have met with the stakeholders in Abuja, where he made his intentions known and sought…
Three suspected kidnappers have been arrested by troops of the Nigerian Army during a raid on their hideouts in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba state. In a statement on Thursday, the army said the raid was conducted by troops of 6 Brigade in Taraba. The army said the troops carried out the operation and…
A total of 289,375 people have been displaced by bandits in 551 communities across 12 Local Government Areas of Kaduna state. The 12 LGAs are said to be worst affected by activities of bandits. Usman Mazadu, Executive Secretary of Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA), disclosed this on Wednesday at the flag-off of distribution of…
By Callistus Agwaza in Jalingo Taraba state governor Dr. Agbu Kefas has approved the release N1billion for immediate payment of gratuities to retirees in the state. The retirees had not been paid for over 10 years. The Special Assistant (SA) to the governor on the Media and Digital Communication, Emmanuel Bello, disclosed this in a…
By Callistus Agwaza in Jalingo The Nyakwala community in Wukari Local government Area of Taraba state, have written a petitioned to the state governor, Agbu Kefas, over boundary and traditional stool dispute with Matar-Fada community also in Wukari LGA. The community complained about the appointment of Manu Gani as the acting District head of Matar-Fada…
By Simon Reef Musa When Senator Sunday Marshall Katung, during the election of the new Senate Presidency for the 10th National Assembly, aligned himself with the choice of a northern candidate, Senator Aziz Yari, some people accused him of not truly representing the interest of his zone. Taking into consideration the eight years of political…
