The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has condemned the coordinated suicide bomb attacks on Gwoza community in Borno State. At least 18 people were killed while 30 others were injured on Saturday in multiple attacks by female suicide bombers during a wedding in Gwoza. The first suicide bomber detonated during a marriage celebration, minutes later the…
The appointment of a new Chairman for Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has sparked heated debates across the country. Many Nigerians believe that the person who occupies this position plays a decisive role in shaping who wins or loses elections. In this episode of The Other Side, Rimamnde Shawulu explores: • Why the INEC…
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has dismissed insinuations that he was in support of the removal of National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Iyorchia Ayu. According to him, it is impossible for him to advocate the removal of someone he helped to appoint, adding that his confidence in Ayu’s ability to lead…
A former Commissioner of the National Population Commission (NPC), Mr. Zakari Umaru-Kigbu has been killed by gunmen. His two daughters were also abducted by the criminals. The gunmen were said to have invaded his residence in Azuba Bashayi, Lafia Local Government Area of Nasarawa state in the early hours of Sunday. Family sources said the…
The Plateau governor, Simon Lalong, has warned politicians to desist from making claims that are misleading and capable of creating tension in the state. The governor sounded the warning on Monday at the inauguration of a 13 member Central Planning Committee for Handing Over and Swearing-in of the incoming government on 29th May 2023. A statement…
The Chief Registrar of the Court of Appeal, Umar Bangari, said that there was no contradiction in the court’s judgment on the Kano State governorship election. There had been several interpretations of the judgment following a discrepancy between what was read out in the open court and the contents of the Certified True Copy (CCT)…
