The Country Director, Global Peace Foundation Nigeria (GPFN) Rev. Joseph Hayab has urged youths in Kaduna state to resist attempts by any politician who may want to used them to cause problems during the Local Government elections in the state, slated for September 4. Speaking on Thursday in Kafanchan, at the “Southern Kaduna Youth dialogue…
The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal in Benue state has sacked Senator Emmanuel Udende of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The tribunal declared a former governor of the state, Senator Gabriel Suswam of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of the Benue North East Senatorial District election held on February 25, 2023. The…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the attack and killing of over 40 worshippers at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo state. In a statement on Sunday the Christian body said the menace of insecurity has gotten out of hand and is embarrassingly sore. CAN urged security agencies to apprehend the perpetrators…
Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, and the chief of air staff (CAS) Hassan Abubakar, had traveled to Turkey to facilitate the speedy delivery of T-129 ATAK helicopters to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). Spokesman of NAF, Edward Gabkwet, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. He said two of the helicopters are to be delivered…
Samuel Aruwan pays glowing tribute to late Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja, recalling his exploits in the fight against bandits and terrorists in Kaduna state. In July 2022, the Nigerian Army, under the leadership of Lt. General Faruk Yahaya approved the postings and appointments of senior officers as part of efforts to reposition the…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has commended the Plateau State government for its peace-building efforts. The Vice President stated this during a condolence visit to the National Chairman, Council of Ulama Jama’atu Izalatul Bid’ah Wa’Ikamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS), Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, in Jos. “We recognise the critical role Plateau plays in our national cohesion and development…
