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Troops of the 1 Division, Nigerian Army, and Operation Whirl Punch have neutralised six bandits and arrested three suspected informants during a special operations in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna state. Samuel Aruwan, Overseeing Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State disclosed this in statement on Thursday. Aruwa said the information…

The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Gwarzo, has apologised to the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, for alleging that he was involved in the ongoing emirship dispute in the state. The deputy governor had alleged that Ribadu played a role in the return of the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, to the…

The Karl Kumm University (KKU), Vom, Plateau state, is to introduce seven additional undergraduate programmes. The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Nanven Gambo, disclosed this in a statement issued in Jos, at the end of the council meeting of the Church of Christ in All Nations (COCIN), owners of the university. The statement signed…

Amid tussle over the throne of emir of Kano, supporters of dethroned Aminu Ado Bayero, have reportedly trooped to the streets, demanding his return. Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II and Bayero, the dethroned Emir of Kano are locked in a battle for the royal stool. Daily Trust reports that at about 4pm on Sunday, young persons…

The federal government has instituted a suit at the Supreme Court against the 36 state governors in the country, seeking full autonomy for local governments. The suit marked SC/CV/343/2024, was instituted on behalf of the federal government by the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN). A copy of the…