Six members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) also known as ‘Shiites’ were reportedly killed on Monday in Zaria, Kaduna state, during their annual “Ashura Day” procession – a religious ritual. Abdulhamid Bello, leader of the movement in Zaria, confirmed the killings on Monday night, alleging that a combined team of security operatives attacked…
The Plateau state governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has called on security agencies to deal ruthlessly with individuals or groups found to be responsible for the current security challenges bedevilling the state. The governor also warned that his administration will not tolerate the activities of crisis merchants who are bent on fomenting trouble and causing disaffection among…
Stakeholders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), in the North West Zone, have resolved to continue to support, President Bola Tinubu’s administration to address the challenges facing the country. This was contained in a communique issued on Sunday in Kaduna at the end of the inaugural meeting of stakeholders in the zone. The communique…
Plateau state governor-elect, Caleb Mutfwang, has said that his administration will build a “new Plateau” with equal opportunities, children, regardless of their background can achieve their dreams. Mutfwang stated this on Saturday in a message to mark the 2023 Children’s Day in Jos, the state capital. The statement signed by Bere Gyang, Special Assistant to the…
The Middle Belt Forum (MBF), has accused the federal government and security agencies of alleged complicity in the attacks on 15 commuties in Plateau state by bandits, which left over 115 people dead. Bitrus Pogu, President of MBF, made the allegations while condemning the killings in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Pogu alleged that…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on the federal government to ensure that the fuel subsidy palliatives being considered go beyond cash transfers. In a statement on Friday in Abuja, President of CAN, Arch Bishop Daniel Okoh, advised the government CAN to consider the introduction of mass transport across the states to reduce…
