A suspected accomplice of the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) has been reportedly arrested in Kaduna. The suspect identified as Nasiru Mohammed, was said to have provided secret accommodation for the terrorists escaping from the north-east. According to reports by Zagazola, a publication focused on the Lake Chad region, the shelter was used…
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared nationwide protests and picketing of federal health institutions. The protest is to commence on Wednesday, August 9, if the federal government fails to meet the demands of the association. The notice was issued after NARD’s National Executive Council was virtual meeting on Saturday and addressed to…
Northern leaders on Tuesday reflected on the life and legacies of Sir Ahmadu Bello, late premier of Northern Nigeria and the Sardaunan of Sokoto, describing his assassination as a tragic turning point in the country’s history. The leaders, drawn from the Arewa Consultative Forum (AFC), Northern Elders Forum (NEF), and other prominent northern groups, spoke…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the results of Saturday’s elections in the six Area councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The six Area councils are Bwari, Abaji, Gwagwalada, Kuje, Kwali and Municipal Council (AMAC). According to INEC, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and 12…
The Taraba state governor, Agbu Kefas has inaugurated an advisory committee to guide the state government on the implementation of the Supreme Court’s judgement which granted financial autonomy for local government councils in the country. Inaugurating the on Monday at the Government House, Jalingo, the governor urged the committee to come up with a roadmap…
The Kaduna state government has suspended resumption of schools across the state till further notice. The schools were closed for the third term on July 16, 2021, and were expected reopen on July 25. The resumption date was however extended by three weeks for the school to reopen in August. However, addressing a meeting of…
