Gbenga Hashim, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says he is not intimidated by alleged legal and political manoeuvres aimed at weakening opposition parties. In a statement on Wednesday, he insisted that Nigeria’s multiparty democracy remains firmly rooted, adding that he was “not intimidated by the legal and political subterfuges sponsored by the…
The leadership of Miyyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN) in Taraba state has handed over 11 suspected kidnappers and gun runners to the police. The suspects were handed over to the state police commissioner, Mr Abimbola Sokoya, on Sunday. They were presented during the formal inauguration of a 16-man committee set up to tackle criminal…
Eight persons have been reportedly killed in a communal clash between Karimjo and Wurkum ethnic groups in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba state. Several houses were also said to have been burnt during the clash. According to reports spokesman of the state police command, Abdullahi Usman, confirmed the incident on Monday. He said…
The Department of State Services (DSS) have raided the residences of two relations of Tukur Mamu, the train hostage negotiator. In a statement on Friday, Ibrahim Mada, Special Projects Manager, Desert Herald newspaper, published by Mamu, said the DSS stormed the Kaduna residences of the publisher’s brother, Ibrahim Mamu and his brother in-law, Abdullahi Mashi…
Senator Uba Sani, representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, has declared his intention to contest for the governorship of Kaduna state in 2023. Sani made the declaration at the state secretariat of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday in Kaduna. So far, Sani is the only APC governorship aspirant that has publicly declared his…
A coalition of youth leaders from Southern Kaduna on Thursday demanded a comprehensive investigation into alleged payments made to bandits during the administration of Nasir El-Rufai, former Kaduna State Governor . The demand was made during a protest in Kafanchan, headquarters of Jama’a Local Government Area, where the group insisted that the former governor must…
