A non governmental organisation, Journalists Coalition for Citizens’ Rights Initiative (JCCRI), has raised the alarm over the influx of fulani herdsmen and other shadowy elements into the famous Pandam Game Reserve in Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau. The group in a statement on Sunday, expressed fears that unless urgent steps are taken to…
Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna state , has announced the reduction of school fees in state owned tertiary institutions. In 2021, the former administration of ex- governor Nasir El- Rufai increased school fees in state tertiary institutions amid protests by students and cries by parents. At a press conference on Monday at the government house,…
The terrorists who attacked Maranatha Baptist Church and St Moses Catholic Church in Rubu community, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Sunday have demanded for N100 million for the release of their victims. The village head of the community, Mr. Elisha Mari, who was among those abducted disclosed this to journalists in an…
Across Africa, a familiar argument is making a comeback. It says our problem is not corruption, weak institutions, or poor governance, but leadership turnover. According to this view, Africa needs leaders who stay longer in power—like Singapore’s founding generation or China’s political elite—to deliver development. It is an attractive argument. It sounds pragmatic. It promises…
Abubakar Abba, a suspected terrorist kingpin terrorising Niger state, has been arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS). The Niger state governor, Mohammed Bago, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Wednesday signed by Bologi Ibrahim, his spokesperson. Abba was said to be the leader of the dreaded Mahmuda terrorists organisation, which…
A 10-year old boy, Tasi’u Abdullahi, has reportedly been killed by kidnappers in Rikkos community, Jos North LGA of Plateau state. An uncle of the deceased, Aliyu Muhammad, said in an interview with journalists on Tuesday in Jos that the boy was abducted on December 16 in front of his house after being lured by…
