Two more suspects have been arrested by the police in connection with Tuesday’s attempted kidnapping incident along Little Rayfield Road, Jos. Two police officers were killed during the incident and their rifles taken away by the kidnappers. The two suspects, according to a statement on Friday by the spokesperson of the Plateau state police command,…
By Shu’aibu Usman Leman Public discourse in Nigeria is rarely short of drama or strong opinions. Yet, from time to time, a statement emerges that pierces the national conscience and forces a moment of sobering reflection on our collective values. Sheikh Ahmad Gumi’s recent assertion that Christian communities in the Middle Belt have been “staging”…
The Plateau state government has concluded plans to carry out a state-wide fumigation exercise.The state governor, Mr. Simon Lalong announced this on Monday in Jos while briefing journalists on the steps taken by the state government to stop the spread of the deadly coronavirus.He said the fumigation will cover Jos-Bukuru Metropolis and all the 17…
Hon. Rimamnde Shawulu Kwewum, represents Donga/Takum/Yangtu Federal Constituency of Taraba state, in the House of Representatives. During the Sallah festivities, he took time out as always, for an interactive session with his peoples. The event which held at the Education Resource Centre (ERC), Lissam, Ussa LGA of Taraba state, was a heart to heart interaction as…
Two suspected gun manufacturers have been arrested by troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) in Vom, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau state. The military security outfit also recovered 20 caches of automatic weapons from the suspects. Addressing a press conference on Saturday in Jos, the Media Officer, OPSH, Captain Oya James, gave the…
Gabriel Magaji, a 38-year-old man in Masaka, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa state, has committed suicide by hanging himself over his wife’s alleged infidelity. Magaji was said to have killed himself on Monday after finding out that his wife was sleeping with his friends and collecting money from them. Nansel Ramhan, spokesperson of the Nasarawa…
