Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau state during the 2023 election, Nentawe Yilwatda, has lashed at the people of the state, saying they are “not wise enough to understand” that religion is being used to deny them of good leadership. In a video trending on the social media, Yilwatda who lost…
One person was reportedly shot dead by a stray bullet in when armed thugs invaded Rigachikun ward, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna state during Saturday’s re-run election in the area. The deceased, who was identified as Mansur Shafiu, who was in his shop was said to have been hit by a stray bullet when…
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…
By Callistus Agwaza in Jalingo The Tiv Cultural and Social Association (TCSA) in Taraba state, have asked security agencies and local authorities in Taraba South Senatorial District to desist from tagging Internally Displaced Tiv people, especially, in Wukari Local Government Area, as bandits. President General of TCSA, Chief James Baka, stated this in a statement…
A former member of House of Representatives Hon. Rima Shawulu, was a guest on the African Independent Teision (AIT) on Thursday morning where he spoke on a wide range of issues concerning the security situation in the country. Shawulu a former chairman of the House of Reps Committee on Army, said the creation of state…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has expressed concern over the growth in foreign currency exposures of banks through their Net Open Position (NOP). The apex bank disclosed this in a circular published on Wednesday on its website. The circular was signed by its Director, Trade and Exchange, Dr. Hassan Mahmud and the Director, Banking…
