The Social Democratic Party (SDP) youth and supporters coalition have kicked against the recent defection of ex Kaduna governor, Nasir El-Rufai to the party. The coalition, in a statement on Friday, alleged that El-Rufai that, the motive behind El-Rufai’s defection, is to hijack the party for personal political interests. On Monday, the former governor officially…
A youth group under the aegis of Kajuru Local Government Youths For Peace and Development, has kicked against the re-election bid of Yakubu Barde, the law maker representing Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency, Kaduna state. In a communique issued at the end of their meeting on Friday in Kaduna, the group declared that Barde, who is seeking…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) council has approved the promotion of 53 officers. The Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information of the NAF, Kabiru Ali, said in a statement on Friday that the promotions include 19 Air Vice-Marshals (AVMs) and 33 Air Commodores (air cadres). He said the the promotion reflects NAF’s commitment to…
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Alkali Usman, has appointed commissioners of police for Edo, Adamawa, Kaduna and Imo states. The appointments were announced in a statement in Abuja by Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force spokesman. According to the statement, the IGP ordered the posting of CP Abutu Yaro, to Edo state as the new Commissioner of…
The Speaker of Plateau State House of Assembly, Abok Ayuba has dismissed speculations about plots to impeach, the state governor, Mr. Simon Lalong. The persistent attacks and killings in communities in Plateau state had pitted the governor and the lawmakers, fueling rumours of plots to impeach the governor. The house had earlier issued a two…
A former military administrator of Plateau state Brig. Gen. Mohammed Mana (rtd) is died. He was aged 75. He died Friday evening in Abuja, two days after he was said to have been discharged from an Abuja hospital. Abdurrahman Kwaccham, a member of the deceased’s family confirmed the death to Daily Trust. Kwaccham said Mana…
