Six students of Government Secondary School Fadan Chawai, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna state, have reportedly died in a river. The students were said to have been drowned in the river while returning home after writing their Junior WAEC on Tuesday at about 5:30 pm. Simon Chinge, Public Relations Officer of Ribang Development Association,…
Former Kaduna state governor Nasir El-Rufai has filed a suit against the Kaduna State House of Assembly over allegations that his eight-year administration embezzled N432 billion. Muyiwa Adekeye, El-Rufai’s spokesperson said in a statement he posted on his X handle on Wednesday that the former governor was personally at the court to sign the affidavit…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that the federal is committed to ensuring a safe environment for journalists, noting that a free press is essential for a thriving democracy. Speaking during the presentation of a book titled, “Writing for Media and Monetising It” by the Senior Vice Chairman and Editor-in-Chief…
Kenyan President, William Ruto, withdraws bill on tax increase after violent protests Kenyan President, William Ruto says he will withdraw a finance bill containing controversial tax hikes after deadly protests which saw parliament set ablaze on Tuesday. In an address to the nation, he said it was clear that Kenyans “want nothing” to do with…
The deputy comptroller in charge of revenue at the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Essien Etop Andrew, is dead. Andrew slumped and died on Tuesday when he appeared before members of the house of representatives committee on public account. He was rushed to the national assembly clinic where he was confirmed dead. Chairman of the committee,…
Plateau State government has banned churches and mosques from blocking roads during worship. The government also demanded all worship centres to provide approvals of their worship places issued by the Jos Metropolitan Development Board (JMDB) or face penalties. Blocking of roads by churches and mosques is a common feature in the state, especially, in Jos…
