The United States has announced a fresh round of visa restrictions targeting Nigerians accused of undermining religious freedom. In a post on X, Marco Rubio, secretary of state, described the move as part of a broader push to confront rising intolerance across the globe. He said, “the restrictions will apply to individuals who knowingly direct,…
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas has distributed 117 vehicles and 1,000 motorcycles to his constituents. The vehicles include 20 Hilux; two ambulances; 20 18-seater buses; 50 Sharon vehicles, and 25 sedan/saloon cars (Golf, Corolla & Peugeot 406), 200 tricycles, popularly known as Keke NAPEP, and 1,000 motorcycles all of which were distributed…
Operatives of the Department of State Services have arrested the President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, over the creation of a vigilante group in Nasarawa State. According to The Punch newspapers, Bodejo was arrested on Tuesday at the Miyetti Allah’s Head Office, Tundun Maliya Cattle Market, Kilometre 22, Abuja-Keffi Expressway, Tundun-Wada, Karu Local…
Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has won the Benue state governorship election.Alia polled 473,933 votes to defeat Titus Uba, the candidate of the Peoples Democracy Party (PDP), who polled 223,913 votes. Herman Hembe of the Labour Party (LP) scored 41,881 votes. INEC returning officer and vice chancellor of the…
The Nigerian army has announced massive redeployment of some of General Officers Commanding (GOCs) and senior officers across its units and formations. In a statement on Saturday, spokesman of the army, Onyema Nwachukwu, said the redeployment of the officers was aimed at ensuring administrative and operational efficiency. According to him, the redeployment of the officers takes…
Uba Sani, Kaduna state governor-elect, has promised to run workers friendly administration in the state. In a solidarity message marking Workers Day on Monday in Kaduna, Sani felicitated with Nigerian workers, noting their immeasurable contributions to nation building. “Your sacrifices are well documented and deeply cherished by Nigerians. “You have stoutly defended our democracy and…
