The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned that the economic hardship in the country is “getting to a boiling point and can trigger a nationwide agitation that might be worse than the October 2020 EndSARS if not addressed immediately.” In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, spokesperson of the part, Debo Ologunagba, said…
A federal high court sitting in Abuja on Thursday refused to grant bail to Tukur Mamu, who is standing trial on a 10-count charge bordering on terrorism. Mamu is alleged to have received $120,000 as ransom payments on behalf of the Boko Haram terrorists from families of those kidnapped during the Abuja-Kaduna train attack. He…
The Southern Kaduna Peoples Union (SOKAPU) has condemned the continuous detention without trial of 15 community leaders from Atyap Chiefdom, Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna state, accused of allegedly killing 706 cows and 75 sheeps belonging to fulani herdmen. The spokesman of the Kaduna state police command, Muhammad Jalige, while confirming the arrests…
The Council of State has unanimously approved the nomination of Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan as the next Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following the exit of Professor Mahmood Yakubu. The endorsement came during a council meeting held on Thursday at the State House in Abuja, presided over by President Bola Tinubu. At…
The Director General of Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), has said that the death toll in Saturday’s suicide bombings in Gwoza, has risen to 18. Saidu, confirmed the figure to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday. He said the victims comprise adult males, females and children. A female suicide bomber had on…
Participants at the 2023 Annual General Meeting/Election of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), which held between August 23 to 25 in Abuja. Photo Credit: Courtesy WhatsApp platform, NIPR, Kaduna chapter.
