Bandits have killed eight people in Ungwan Gaida community, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna state. Confirming the killings in a statement on Wednesday, the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr. Samuel Aruwan, said the Assemblies of God Church and several houses were burnt by the bandits. The commissioner said the killings were…
The Director of Health and Care at the Nigerian Red Cross on Mpox, Dr. Mannir Jega, has disclosed that 108 Mpox cases have been confirmed in 27 states across the country. Jega disclosed this on Wednesday in Kaduna at the training of health workers from 15 states. He said Bayelsa state has the highest number…
Kenyan President, William Ruto, withdraws bill on tax increase after violent protests Kenyan President, William Ruto says he will withdraw a finance bill containing controversial tax hikes after deadly protests which saw parliament set ablaze on Tuesday. In an address to the nation, he said it was clear that Kenyans “want nothing” to do with…
The Tangale ethnic nationality in Gombe state have rejected the appointment of Danladi Sanusi Maishanu as the Mai Tangale- the paramount ruler of the Tangale nation. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the leaders of the Tangale nation alleged that Maishanu’s lineage is questionable and does not qualify to be appointment as the Mai Tangale….
The Senate has suspended action on the controversial tax reform bills currently before it. The Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau, who presided during the plenary on Wednesday has said. The Senate also instructed its Committee on Finance to stay action on the public hearing pending the time the agitation in the public space is addressed….
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered the posting and redeployment of 40 senior police officers comprising 14 Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and 26 Commissioners of Police to various commands and formations in the country. Force Headquarters said in a statement that the exercise was part of the “mandate to ensure professionally competent,…
