The Middle Belt Forum (MBF), has said that the persistent killings and destruction of property by bandits is pushing the country to the brink. In a communique issued at the end of its National Executive Meeting (NEC) on Saturday in Akwanga, Nasarawa state, the forum warned that henceforth, the people of the middle belt region…
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Amao has charged personnel of the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) to sustain the current onslaught against terrorists and insurgents in the North East. He gave the charge on Saturday when he visited frontline troops of 105 Composite Group, Maiduguri and 103 Strike Group,…
Zamfara state governor, Alhaji Bello Matawalle said bandits have been begging for peace following the military operations against them. “According to him, the recent raids by security agencies against hoodlums prompted them to seek dialogue with the government. “They sent committee to us, begging that we suspend the ban on transportation of food items and…
The United Nations (UN) UN resident and humanitarian coordinator for Nigeria, Mr. Edward Kallon, has called on the federal government to intensify efforts to protect students from attack in schools. Kallon made the call on in a statement on Thursday to mark the 2021 International Day to Protect Education from Attack which is commemorated every…
The Plateau state government has warned residents against any form of protest. The warning came on the heels of rumours of a planned protest on Tuesday in Jos against the persistent killings in the state by suspected fulani herdsmen and the alleged failure of Governor Simon Lalong to stop the mayhem. The government, in a…
Nine results of Saturday’s council polls in Kaduna state were announced on Sunday with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), winning eight while the APC won one. The results were announced at the various Local Government Headquarters by returning officers of the Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission (KADSIECOM). According to the results so far released…
