Six people have been reportedly killed by bandits in an attack on Takanai community, Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna state. Samson Markus, a community leader, confirmed the incident on Wednesday on telephone. He said the bandits invaded the community at about 7m on Tuesday, killing six people including two children. He said residents…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened that it will embark on an indefinite nationwide strike if there is further increase in the price of petrol. The President of the NLC, Joe Ajaero, disclosed this on Monday at the African Trade Union alliance meeting in Abuja. The threat came following indications by Oil Marketers that…
Plateau state governor, Caleb Mutfwang says no stone would be left unturned in the efforts towards addressing the security challenges facing the state. The governor said this in a broadcast to mark the country’s 63rd independence anniversary. The governor also granted pardoned to one prisoner while three others had had their sentences reduced. Mutfwang said…
Former speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has been appointed a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential campaign council (PCC). Dogara’s appointment was announced in a statement on Sunday by the Director General of the PCC and governor of Sokoto state, Aminu Tambuwal. Only a few days ago, the Northern Leader…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has debunked reports that its helicopter crashed in Kaduna, saying it was one of its Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). In a statement, spokesperson of the NAF, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, said the AUV crashed on Monday morning after take-off for a mission at a location near Rumji village and…
Members of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) have suspended their nationwide strike. The association embarked on an indefinite strike on July 26 over the failure of the government to implement the demands of its members. President of NARD, Dr. Emeka Orji, told journalists on Friday evening that strike was suspended and that the…
