Nigeria and African news

An Air force jet was reported to have bombed several communities in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger state, according to reports by THISDAY newspapers. Many people were reportedly injured while property were destroyed. According to report, Chikuba and Kwaki communities were the worst hit by the bombardment which took said to have taken place…

The Kukah Centre, founded by Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, has decried widespread poverty in Nigeria, saying it is a threat to peaceful coexistence. The Executive Director of the Centre, Rev. Fr. Attah Barkindo, stated this in Yola during the presentation of empowerment kits to 100 beneficiaries trained in various skills. Barkindo said, the prevalent and…

The acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetoku, has unveiled a new policing vision aimed at improving the performance of the force and re-igniting public trust. It also aimed at focusing on enhancing the police training curriculum with a special focus on attitudinal and behavioural changes among others. Egbetoku said the police under his watch…

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen. Christopher Musa has urged troops to intensify efforts in pursuing criminals and neutralising them wherever they may be hiding. The CDS stated this on Sunday in Abuja during the Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration and award for soldiers, ratings, and airmen. Musa called for a more proactive approach…

The Organised Labour says its nationwide strike to protest the removal of petroleum subsidy will proceed as planned. The strike is scheduled to begin on Wednesday. The unions, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), spoke after a meeting with government representatives at the presidential villa on Monday. The unions expressed doubt…