Kaduna state government tertiary institutions under the auspices of Joint Unions of Tertiary Institutions of Kaduna State (JUTIKS), have threatened to go on strike over issues that had lingered on, for over 12 years. Noah Danlami, chairman of the union stated this in a statement on Wednesday in Kaduna. He said some of the issues…
Former member of the House of Representatives, Farouk Lawan, has been released from prison after serving his five-year jail term. Lawan who represented Bagwai/Shanono constituency of Kano state, was convicted and sentenced to prison in 2021 for accepting a $500,000 bribe from Femi Otedola, who was chairman of Zenon Petroleum and Gas Limited at the…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has unveiled programmes marking its 60th anniversary. At a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday, the chairman of the anniversary committee, Air Vice Marshal Michael Ekwueme the Diamond jubilee anniversary is not only a time for celebration but also a moment for deep reflection on our accomplishments, challenges and charting…
Nigeria’s security landscape remains deeply volatile as armed banditry, kidnappings, and insurgent violence persist across multiple regions, even as security forces intensify operations. In this edition of Security Update, hosted by Rimamnde Shawulu Kwewum, we provide a verified, region-by-region breakdown of last week’s most critical security developments in Nigeria, Africa, and the global arena, with…
A group under the umbrella of Northern Patriots United (NPU) has endorsed the Presidential aspiration of the Akwa Ibom state governor, Dr. Emmanuel Udom. Addressing a press conference on Thursday in Kaduna, National Coordinator of the group, Hon. Jacob Kaduma, said the performance of Udom as governor of Akwa Ibom state, clearly stand him out…
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), has condemned the persistent abduction and killing of Christian clerics by terrorists. In a statement made available to journalists on Sunday in Kaduna, President of the PFN, Bishop Francis Oke, called on the federal government and security agencies to put an end to such dastardly acts. The statement condemned…
