The Adara Development Association (ADA), an umbrella body for the Adara ethnic nationality in Kajuru and Kachia Local Government Areas of Kaduna, has kicked against an executive bill by the Kaduna State Government, seeking to reform traditional institutions in the state. According to the Kaduna state governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, the executive bill titled, “A…
At least 25 people were said to have been killed separate attacks by terrorists on communities in Guma, Logo and Tarka Local Government Areas of Benue state. The attacks were said to have occurred between 8pm on Monday and early the early hours of Tuesday. Special Adviser to Governor Samuel Ortom on security, Lt Col….
The long awaited annual general meeting (AGM) of the Keffi Old Boys Association (KOBA), an umbrella body for ex- boys of Government College, Keffi, held in the college on Friday, May 20, 2022. The occasion evokes memories of old and provided an opportunity for the old students to reconnect with friends and school mates. The meeting…
The National Flood Early Warning Centre (FEW) of the federal ministry of environment has issued flood alert for 32 locations across 11 states between September 14 and 18. In a circular issued on Sunday by the director of erosion, flood and coastal zone management, Usman Bokani, the centre said rising water levels in the River Gongola,…
Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai has approved the deposition of two traditional rulers in Piriga Chiefdom, Lere LGA and Arak Chiefdom Sanga LGA of the state. A statement on Monday, signed by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Umma Ahmad, said Jonathan Zamuna, Chief of Piriga and Aliyu Yammah, Chief of Arak ceased…
Popular Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, is dead. He was said to have died on Saturday, at the age of 62. The veteran actor took ill in October 2023 and requested financial assistance for medical treatment. A month after, his family confirmed that one of his legs had been amputated to…
