The Arewa Youth Assembly (AYA) has called for the termination of the contract awarded to Infioquest International Limited for the reconstruction of the Kaduna–Abuja expressway, alleging the company has demonstrated a lack of capacity to execute the project. The group also demanded the resignation of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, for allegedly failing to…
The federal government said the ban on Twitter was lifted following agreements reached with the social media platform. The agreement, according to a statement announcing the lifting of the ban, includes legal registration of operations, taxation, and managing prohibited publications in line with Nigerian laws. The conditions given by the federal government is that Twitter…
Mikel Obi, former Super Eagles captain, on Sunday, visited Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi states at the Government House, Lokoja. The governor disclosed this on Facebook page on Sunday. “Earlier today, I received in audience my dear brother and friend, Mikel John Obi, Ex super Eagles International player, UEFA Champions League winner, English Premier League…
The Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna, Maj.-Gen Ibrahim Yusuf, has briefed the House of Representatives Committee on Defence on the recent attack by bandits on the institution. On August 24, bandits invaded the school at about 2am killed two officers, abducted one and injured one. The abducted officer is yet to be…
Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna state has condemned in strongest terms the killing of 12 Kaduna state citizens killed in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau state. A statement personally signed by the governor on Saturday night demanded justice for the victims, describing the acts as savagery. “We received with shock and deep sorrow news…
By Callistus Agwaza in Jalingo The burial of former Chief Judge of Taraba state, Filibus Andetur, has been suspended indefinitely following family feud. This follows demands by Chief Timothy Andetur, senior brother of the late judge, that the deceased’s wife, Mrs Destiny Courage, must explain the “cause” of her husband’s death. Speaking with journalists on…
