The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa has said that the Nigerian armed forces would leave no stone unturned to ensure that the devastating attacks on Benue communities are not repeated in the country. He said tewill change its strategy in the war against banditry in parts of the country. Musa stated this on…
Hundreds of youths in Benue State on Sunday took to the streets to protest the continuous attacks, killings and displacement of people in the state. The protest followed the killing of scores at Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area Friday night. The protesters, who converged on the Wurukum Roundabout in Makurdi, called on the…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare war on criminal elements unleashing mayhem on communities in Benue state. It also urged the government to stop the resurgence of activities of the Boko Haram terrorists in Borno state….
Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna state The governor stated has presented staff of office to Mr. Ishaku Tagwai Sambo, the new Chief of Moro’a, Kaura Local Government Area of the state. Tagwai who ascended the throne as the 5th Chief of Maroa, succeeded his father, Mallam Tagwai Sambo who died on June 14, 2024, after…
President Bola Tinubu has conferred national honours on 66 distinguished Nigerians, including Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, Khudirat Abiola, Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Rt. Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, and, human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN), to mark Democracy Day celebrations. The announcement, made on Thursday, recognises both living and posthumous recipients for their service to the nation,…
The Kaduna state government has inaugurated a Special Task Force on Community Policing and Drug Control to tackle the activities of criminal gangs terrorising residents. Speaking at the inauguration on Wednesday in Kaduna, Governor Sani, warned that he will not allow the city to be turned into a haven for criminal gangs. Represented at the…
