Kaduna state governor, Senator Uba Sani, has said that military and law enforcement strategies alone are not sufficient to curb the growing threat of violent extremism in Nigeria’s north-west. The governor stated this on Tuesday in Kaduna while declaring opened a two day summit on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism in North West zone. Sani,…
Governors from the north-west have pledged to collaborate in tackling insecurity in the zone. The governors also agreed to work together to boost agriculture and drive economic development in the zone. The governors announced the resolutions on Monday after a meeting with the United Nations (UN) delegation led by Amina Mohammed, its deputy secretary-general, at the Katsina…
Gunmen have reportedly killed six soldiers in an attack on Tati village in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba state. The incident was said to have occurred on Tuesday at about 10:30pm when the gunmen invaded the community in large numbers. The hoodlums were said to have engaged the troops of 93 battalion in a…
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his administration is commitment to partnering with the private sector in achieving its vision of a strong and resilient economy. Buhari stated this on Saturday while declaring opened the 43rd edition of the Kaduna International Trade Fair, organised by the Kaduna Chamber of Commerce Industries, Mines and Agriculture (KADCCIMA)….
The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a three-count charge against former Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai, for allegedly intercepting the telephone conversation of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu. The charge was filed on Monday at the Federal High Court, Abuja, by the DSS counsel. The DSS said the alleged offence contravened…
Eight persons have been reportedly killed on Monday after a vehicle they were travelling in was hit by an improvised explosive device (IED) planted on a bridge in Niger state. It was gathered that the veĥicle which was moving between Nuku and Woro stepped on the IED, which exploded on the bridge and killed the…
