“Bandits kill seven in Kaduna communities”, a colleague of mine read aloud a headline from an online media she was reading on her phone, the other day. “Uhnm”, was my reply. And she too just continued pressing her phone without being annoyed at my nonchalant response. As a matter of fact, she didn’t expect any…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assured depositors of the safety of their funds in the financial institutions. In a statement on Wednesday,CBN’s director of corporate communications, Hakama Sidi-Ali, urged citizens not to yield to unverified rumours. The statement encouraged citizens to continue with their usual banking activities. The statement said the CBN is fully…
Marie-Therese Nanlong writes on the recent bomb scared that sent residents Jos, the Plateau state capital, scampering for safety. Terminus area in the heart of Jos, the Plateau State capital is a melting point for residents. The bomb scare that rocked the city two days ago was reminiscent to the persistent bomb attacks on the…
By Callistus Agwaza in Jalingo Eight suspected members of the Boko Haram terrorists have been arrested by troops in Ardo Kola Local Government area of Taraba state. Olubodunde Oni, spkokesperson of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Jalingo, disclosed this in a statement, Monday night. The statement added that two females, suspected to be informants to…
The Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC ) plans to explore more holy sites in Turkey and other countries for spiritually fulfilment. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Rev. Yakubu Pam, disclosed this during a visit to the Italian Consulate on Friday in Lagos. The visit was in preparations for the commencement of the 2022 pilgrimage…
The presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu has picked senator Kashim Shettima, as his running for the 2023 elections. Tinubu disclosed this to journalists on Sunday shortly after a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina state. Shettima, who served for two-term as governor of Borno state, is…
