By Daniel Dauda in Jos A lecturer with the Department of Theatre Arts of the University of Jos, Dr. Dan Ella, has been abducted by gunmen at his residence at Haske quarters in Laminga community in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau state. The incident was said to have occurred in the early hours…
The Southern Kaduna Leadership Council (SKLC) has appealed to the international community, to investigate alleged “genocide and discrimination against the Southern Kaduna people during the eight year administration of former governor, Nasir El- Rufai. El-Rufai was governor of Kaduna state between 2015 to 2023. The group also called on Governor Uba Sani, El-Rufai’s successor, not…
Christian Solidarity Worldwide – Nigeria (CSW-N), has alleged that its team was denied access to Kurmin Wali community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, where scores of residents were reportedly abducted by bandits. The organisation said the incident occurred during a fact finding visit to verify reports that armed men attacked three churches…
By Shu’aibu Usman Leman A recent Facebook post by Comrade Musty LaLa has sparked an important discussion regarding the difficulties encountered by Northern migrants in Southern Nigeria. The post rightly highlights the negative perceptions that can arise within host communities, often stemming from the actions of a minority of migrant workers. This complex issue requires…
The Kukah Centre, founded by Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, has decried widespread poverty in Nigeria, saying it is a threat to peaceful coexistence. The Executive Director of the Centre, Rev. Fr. Attah Barkindo, stated this in Yola during the presentation of empowerment kits to 100 beneficiaries trained in various skills. Barkindo said, the prevalent and…
The Federal Government has said that it would not pay “a dime” as ransom for the release of over 280 pupils and teachers of Government Secondary School and LEA Primary School, Kuriga, Chikun Local Government of Kaduna state, who were abducted on March 7. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this one…
