The University of Jos have ordered students on campus to vacate their hostels with immediate effect following increasing insecurity. The University also announced the suspension of all academic activities for the 2019/2020 session pending improvement in the security situation. Jos city has been facing serious security challenges following the killing of over 20 communities along…
Former governor of Kaduna, Nasir el-Rufai, has petitioned the Police Service Commission (PSC) over the of the conduct of the commissioner of police and some officers in Kaduna. In a letter dated September 8, 2025 and addressed to the chairman and chief executive of the PSC, El-Rufai accused the police officers of unprofessional, unlawful and…
Two catholic priests have been abducted in Lere Local government area of Kaduna state. The priests – Rev. Frs. John Cheitnum and Donatus Cleopas were said to have been abducted on Friday at about 4:45pm at Gure parish, Lere LGA. Their abduction was confirmed in a statement on Friday night by Emmanuel Okolo, chancellor of…
By Callistus Agwaza in Jalingo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC ) has declared the by-election for the Jalingo/Yorro/Zing federal constituency held on Saturday inconclusive. INEC returning officer, Prof. Daniel Ayuba explained that the total number of PVCs collected in areas where election was cancelled out number the margin of victory. Ayuba said that while…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed Governor Simon Lalong, as the Director General of its presidential campaign council. The National Chairman of the party, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, announced this on Thursday while speaking with journalists after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari. The APC Presidential flag bearer, Bola Tinubu and his running mate, were…
Five children have reportedly died in Kafanchan, headquarters of Jama’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State, following the outbreak of a “strange disease.” The victims, were said to have suffered from pains around their necks after which they died within 24 hours as they were unable to eat. The victims were said to be aged…
