The Nigeria Police Force has recorded significant breakthroughs in its ongoing offensive against terrorism and banditry, following the rescue of 309 abducted persons and the arrest of 129 suspected terrorists during security operations in Kogi and Kwara states. The police also confirmed that 55 suspects lost their lives during armed encounters with operatives in the…
Several people have been reportedly killed while over 30 others were said to have been abducted by bandits in Suka Kahuta village, along Jere -Abuja road. The incident was said to have occurred on Friday night when the bandits raided the community located near the SCC banana farm on Jere-Abuja road. It was learnt that…
Founder of Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc and Anap Foundation, Atedo Peterside, has faulted the federal government for paying N90 billion subsidy for the 2024 hajj pilgrimage In an interview on Channels Television on Thursday Peterside said he has no personal issue with pilgrimage, noting that the religious tradition is a privilege. Vice-President Kashim Shettima had…
The Kaduna State Government has constituted a 65 member transition committee for smooth handover to the incoming administration on May 29. Muyiwa Adekeye, Special Adviser to the outgoing governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Media and Communication, announced this in a statement on Tuesday in Kaduna. He said the 2023 Transition Committee comprises nominees of the outgoing…
The Kaduna State Police Command said it had arrested seven suspected kidnappers in Zaria and Kaduna. Mohammad Jalige, spokesman of the command, disclosed this at a news briefing on Wednesday at the command’s headquarters in Kaduna. He said those arrested include one Mannir Salihu, who was napped in connection with the killing of one Idris…
The Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN) has called on state governments governments to domesticate the child rights act to protect children. The association also called quality investment in children and ensure a fruitful life for them. President of PAN, Prof. Olufemi Ogunrinde made the call in a statement in Kaduna to mark the world Children’s…
