The Christian Association of Nigeria in the 19 northern states and the federal capital territory (FCT), has conferred awards on the former President of CAN, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor. Oritsejafor was honoured alongside, Philip Olaiya, a former chairman of the Northern States Christian Elders Forum (NOSCEF), John Achimugu, a lawyer and Andrew Yakubu, former managing director…
By Patience Dombin,Jos A group known as the “Arewa Women and Youths for Osinbajo 2023,” has vowed to mobilise support for Vice President,Yemi Osinbajo to contest the 2023 Presidential election, even though he has not publicly declared his intention to contest. National Cordinator of the group, Jumai Musa, stated this during the inauguration of the…
By Shu’aibu Usman Leman Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has recently sought to downplay the disquieting resurgence of Boko Haram, a stance that has understandably ignited considerable alarm amongst Nigerians, especially those from Borno State acutely aware of the enduring and brutal threat this group continues to pose. This attempt to…
Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi, former governor of Kaduna, has resigned as secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT), insisting the party must respect its zoning formula. In a letter dated November 17 and addressed to Adolphus Wabara, BoT chairman, Makarfi said he could not remain in office after the emergence of Kabiru…
Bandits who abducted who abducted eight members of the Evangelical Church of West Africa (ECWA), Omugo, in Ifelodun LGA of Kwara state, have reportedly demanded a ransom of N1 billion for their release. On Sunday, March 22, the bandits attacked the church during church service and abducted some members eight members. In an interview with…
A former deputy governor of Nasarawa state, Prof. Onje Gye-Wado, has been abducted by gunmen. He was said to have been abducted during an attack on his residence in Gwagi village, Wamba LGA of the state. Gye-Wado, who is also the former dean of the faculty of law, Nasarawa State University, was kidnapped in the…
