Benue state governor, Rev. Fr. Alia Hyacinth has said that Nigeria’s diversity offers opportunities for the growth of the country if properly harnessed. Alia spoke on Thursday in Kaduna while delivering a lecture, “Our diversity, our strength,” organised by Arewa Think Tank to mark President Bola Tinubu’s first year in office. Alia lamented that diversity in…
The Kaduna state government has banned religious protest across the state. The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan announced the ban in a statement on Saturday in Kaduna. Aruwan said, “the Kaduna State Government, in consultation with security agencies under the umbrella of the Kaduna State Security Council, has placed a ban…
A Federal High Court, president by Justice Binta Nyako, has adjourned the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, self acclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), till October 21, following the failure of the Department of State Services (DSS) to produce him in court on Monday for trail. Kanu and three others are standing trial…
The United States Embassy has warned its citizens in Nigeria against travelling on the airport road in Abuja. The warning came after suspected terrorists attacked Kuje prison and freed inmates on Tuesday. Also, United Kingdom citizens were warned not to be cautious of travelling to 19 states in Nigeria. Among the states are Borno, Yobe,…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Monday arraigned the Managing Director of TMDK Terminal Limited, Amadu Sule, over an alleged ₦311 billion money laundering scheme. Sule, who is said to be an associate of a former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai, was docked before a Federal High Court sitting…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is to embark on a two-day nationwide mass protest over the economic hardship being faced by Nigerians. The NLC President,Joe Ajaero, disclosed this at a briefing with journalists on Friday in Abuja. He said the decision followed an emergency National Executive Council meeting on the state of the economy and…
