A first class traditional ruler, the Chief of Jaba, Kaduna state, the Kpop Ham, Mr. Danladi Maude, has been abducted by bandits. A source within the family confirmed the incident, saying the traditional ruler who is in his 80s was abducted on Monday in his farm. The farm is said to be located in Gitata,…
The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST), has clamped down on unlicensed courier operators in Kaduna state. Many offices of the illegal operators were sealed off on Thursday by an Enforcement team headed by Shonde Dotun, NIPOST General Manager, Courier and Logistics Regulatory Department (CLRD). Speaking in an interview, Dotun said the activities of unlicensed courier, express delivery,…
The governorship election petition tribunal in Yola, Adamawa state has affirmed the election of Ahmadu Fintiri as governor of the state. Umar Ardo, candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), and his party had challenged Fintiri’s victory before the tribunal, alleging corrupt practices, threats and violence during the election. They prayed the tribunal to nullify…
By Sylvanus Tyoakaa, Abuja The Senate on Wednesday approved the sum of N215.8 billion as budget for the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) for the 2022 fiscal year. The approval followed the consideration of a report by the Committee on Finance during plenary. Chairman of the Committee, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (APC Lagos West), in…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that attacks on Christians in Nigeria has to stop. The Israeli Prime Minister stated this in his Christmas message Wednesday night to Christians around the world. In a message felicitating with Christians around the world, Netanyahu criticised global persecution of Christians, citing Middle Eastern countries of Iraq, Syria,…
Army arrests 69 suspected oil thieves in Niger Delt The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army has arrested 69 suspected oil thieves, dismantled nine illegal refining sites, and recovered 32,000 litres of stolen petroleum products in the Niger Delta. Acting Deputy Director, Public Relations, Lt. Col. Jonah Danjuma, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday….
