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Gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen have killed 30 in an attack on Runji community, Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna state. At least six people were also reported injured while 32 houses were burnt by the invaders. It was gathered that the incident occurred on Saturday at about 10pm when the gunmen invaded the…

The Peace for Free Initiative (PFI), a civil society organisation said it is determined to promote peace and unity among Nigerians. Speaking while declaring opened  its  lecture series on peace  on Saturday in Kaduna, founder of the PFI, Chris Oge, said  the campaign for peace was a crucial national event designed for all Nigerians to strengthen…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday, declared Piket Plang, a candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of the Plateau Central Senatorial election. INEC Returning Officer, Dr. Jimam Lar, declared that Diket, a former member of the Plateau state House of Assembly, scored 131,129 votes, to defeat Yohanna Gotom of…

Bandits have reportedly killed eight people in an attack on Atak’Njei community, Zango Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna state. Several others were said to have sustained injuries in the attack which occurred on Wednesday at about 9pm. Atak’Njei is the community housing the Palace of the Agom Atyap, the paramount ruler of the Atyap…

Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Punch have killed  two notorious bandits terrorising Kaduna state. Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 1 Division Nigerian Army, Kaduna, Lt. Col. Musa Yahaya, made this known in a statement on Tuesday. He said the  two bandits leaders which include, Isiya  Danwasa, were killed in Sabon Birni, Igabi…