The United Nations (UN) UN resident and humanitarian coordinator for Nigeria, Mr. Edward Kallon, has called on the federal government to intensify efforts to protect students from attack in schools. Kallon made the call on in a statement on Thursday to mark the 2021 International Day to Protect Education from Attack which is commemorated every…
Some victims of bandits’ attacks in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi state have cried out over persistent invasions and abduction in their communities by bandits. They also condemned the alleged silence by government and security agencies over the attacks which has led to destruction of lives and property. One of the community leaders who…
The federal government has ordered the release of N50 billion to academic and non-academic staff unions of federal universities to settle all pending allowances. Tunji Alausa, the minister of education, said it is part of the government’s commitment to strategic investments in education. Alausa, in the statement on Wednesday, said the government is laying the…
By Shu’aibu Usman Leman Kano State finds itself once again ensnared in the suffocating grip of political tension, yet this current malaise must not be misdiagnosed as a mere falling-out between a patron and his protégé. What we are observing is the inevitable and spectacular implosion of a political culture that has systematically substituted genuine…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 northern states, has said that it did not endorse the presidential ambition of Governor Yahaya Bello of state. In a communiqué issued at the end of its extraordinary meeting on Sunday in Abuja the association said it has never adopted any individual for any elective position…
By Daniel Dauda, Jos The Gamai Unity and Development Organization(GUDO), the umbrella body for the Gamai nation in Shendam Local Government Area, Plateau state, has condemned in strong terms social media reports of the purported plans for the installation of “Wakilin Hausawan Shendam” slated 15th May, 2021. A statement jointly signed by Theodore Maiyaki and Bitkop…
