Former governor of Kaduna state, Nasir el-Rufai, has appealed to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, former Anambra state governor and 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, former Osun governor, Rauf Aregbesola and former transport minister, Rotimi Amaechi to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP). On March 10, El-Rufai defected from the ruling All Progressives…
A group known as Chalbak Supreme Council of Ngas Affairs (CSCNA) in Plateau state, has berated Yusuf Gagdi, a federal lawmaker for allegedly making inciting statements and ridiculing Governor Caleb Mutfwang. Gagdi represents Pankshin, Kanke and Kanam federal constituency of Plateau state in the House of Representatives. In a statement in Jos, the group lashed…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has lamented the worsening poverty, insecurity and uncertainty among Nigerians. The CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in a Christmas message, said the precarious situation in the country can be likened to the sufferings, helplessness and hopelessness of the Israelites as recorded in the Bible. He said: “This year, we…
The Poultry Association of Nigeria, (PAN), has called on the federal government to rescue the poultry industry from imminent and total collapse. The National President of PAN, Chief Sunday Ezeobiora, who made the call while addressing journalists during a stakeholders meeting in Ibadan, Oyo state, said the poultry industry needs further intervention in form of…
Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna state governor, says his administration will work with religious leaders to promote peace and develop the state. The governor stated this on Thursday at the inauguration of the Kaduna State Inter-Religious Harmony Committee, comprising Muslims and Christian leaders. Sani called on religious leaders to support the government by preaching peace…
Fourteen people have been reportedly killed by gunmen in separate attacks on communities in Jos South and Bassa Local Government Areas of Plateau state. Two people were also said to have sustained injuries in the attacks that occurred on Sunday night. The gunmen were said to have killed 12 people in Sabon Layi village, Kuru…
