By Shu’aibu Usman Leman Nigeria is confronting one of the gravest humanitarian crises in its recent history, as the displacement of millions of citizens continues to erode the social and economic fabric of the nation. Far from being a mere statistic, the scale of displacement underscores the collapse of communities, the loss of livelihoods, and…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Tuesday arraigned Nasir El-Rufai, before a Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna over alleged corruption-related offences. The presiding judge, Rilwanu Aikawa, adjourned the matter to March 31 for the hearing of pending applications, including the defendant’s bail application. El-Rufai and Joel Adoga who we…
Eight persons have been reportedly killed on Monday after a vehicle they were travelling in was hit by an improvised explosive device (IED) planted on a bridge in Niger state. It was gathered that the veĥicle which was moving between Nuku and Woro stepped on the IED, which exploded on the bridge and killed the…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is to arraign former Kaduna state governor Nasir El-Rufai at the federal high court on Tuesday in Kaduna. In a statement on Monday in Abuja, the commission said the charges, which were filed on March 18, border on alleged conversion of and possession of public…
Bandits have reportedly invaded Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) in Omugo community, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara state, abducting some of the worshippers. The Joint security operatives in the area, were however, said to have rescued three of the abducted victims. The attack reportedly occurred on Sunday morning during church service, causing panic among…
The Northern Christian Elders Forum (NOSCEF) has called on governments at all levels to intensify efforts to address the growing security challenges in the country and implement sustainable economic policies to ease the hardship faced by Nigerians. Chairman of the forum, Elder Sunday Oibe, made the appeal on Sunday in a message felicitating with Muslims…
