Former military Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, on Thursday, expressed regret over the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, describing it as the most difficult period of his life. Babangida said this at the official launch of his memoir, ‘A Journey in Service,’ in Abuja. He described the election as credible, free…
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has said Nigeria will not tolerate any form of disrespect from foreign nations towards its citizens. Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja at the Defence Headquarters, Musa said Nigeria deserves respect on the global stage. Musa was recently alongside some military officers were recently denied visas by…
The Benue House of Assembly has recommended the suspension of Maurice Ikpambese, the chief judge (CJ) of the state, over alleged abuse of office and gross misconduct. The resolution followed a letter from Hyacinth Alia, governor of Benue, to the assembly, which was read on Tuesday by Saater Tiseer, the house majority leader. According to…
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has handed over 58 kidnapped victims to the Kaduna state government. Speaking during the handover ceremony on Tuesday in Abuja, Ribadu said the victims were rescued in a joint operation led by the Nigerian Army in Kaduna state, in collaboration with other security agencies. According to him,…
The Kaduna state government has reinstated the four land titles belonging to Fifth Chukker Resort Limited. Bashir Garba, Director General of Kaduna Geographic Information Service(KADGIS), disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Kaduna. The company owns the massive land after Maraban Jos in Igabi LGA, where the popular Fifth Chucker Polo and Country Club,…
Tribute To Our Troops Charity Foundation Nigeria (TOTCFN), a non-governmental organisation with focus on humanitarian works to members of the armed forces fighting insecurity, has asked the Canadian High Commission to tender unreserved apology for denying visas to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa and other top military officers. The CDS and…
