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Taraba Sallah killings: Police, community differ over number of casualties

NewsDeskNgJun 17, 2024June 17, 20240

The Taraba State Command of the Nigerian Police Force, NPF, has confirmed a clash between farmers and herders in Bali Local Government Area of the state. What is however not certain is the number of casualties that was recorded as the community and the police have continued to reveal different...

Gunshots as bandits invade NSCDC headquarters in Nasarawa

NewsDeskNgJun 17, 2024June 17, 20240

An unspecified number of bandits have attacked the headquarters of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Command in Lafia, Nasarawa State capital. Newsmen gathered that the assailants invaded the Command’s headquarters in the early hours of Monday amid sporadic gunshots. Operatives of the Command, however, repelled the attack...

Police take over Rivers LG secretariats amid tension over chairmen’s tenure

NewsDeskNgJun 17, 2024June 17, 20240

The Police have stationed armed operatives at the secretariats of four local government councils in Rivers State following the expiration of the tenure of LG chairmen in the state. Reports has it that police vans are currently positioned at the entrances of Port Harcourt City, Obio/Akpor, Ahoada East and Ogu/Bolo...

Group warns MTN to stop deducting monies For Services Not Subscribed

NewsDeskNgJun 17, 2024June 17, 20240

By Unekwuojo Nicole A civil society group, Volunteer Media Advocacy for Accountable Leadership, has condemned MTN’s persistent deductions for unsubscribed services from its customers’ accounts. The group threatened to take legal action if the telecom giant fails to stop the practice. In a statement on Monday, the group’s national coordinator,...

Eid-el-Kabir; Governor seeks team work to build a prosperous, harmonious, inclusive country

NewsDeskNgJun 16, 2024June 16, 20240

By Obansa Ibrahim, Lokoja The Kogi state Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has said that despite the challenging times in Kogi state and the country,the people must work together to build a more prosperous, harmonious, and inclusive country and Kogi State. The Governor who spoke shortly after observing the Eid...

Eid-el-Kabir: Pray for Tinubu, other leaders-Governor Sule

NewsDeskNgJun 16, 2024June 16, 20240

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has called on the Muslim Ummah to use the special occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir to pray for God to guide President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the 36 state governors, members of national and state assemblies, local government chairmen and councilors, in order for them to...

Eid al-Adha: ‘You Remain A Symbol of Peace’ – Arewa Youths Salute Emir Ado Bayero

NewsDeskNgJun 16, 2024June 16, 20240

The Arewa Youth Advancement Forum (AYAF) has felicitated Emir Ado Bayero on the occasion of this year’s Eid al-Adha celebrations. In a statement signed by its President, Alhaji Nuhu Magaji, the group hailed the monarch’s commitment to the progress and development of the state even in the face of adversity. Magaji...

Senator Isah Jibrin extends warm felicitations to Muslim Ummah on Eid Al-Adha

NewsDeskNgJun 16, 2024June 16, 20240

Senator Isah Jibrin (Kogi East Senatorial District) has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Muslim community in his constituency as they celebrate the joyous occasion of Eid al-Adha. In a statement, Senator Jibrin offered heartfelt prayers for Allah’s divine grace, mercy, and acceptance of sacrifices, as well as answers to...

CBN HEIST: Civil Society Group Demands Justice Over Forgery Scandal at CBN, Wants Odoh Eric Ocheme Repatriated

NewsDeskNgJun 16, 2024June 16, 20240

A civil society group has condemned the recent forgery scandal at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), describing it as “unacceptable” and “a grave betrayal of public trust.” In a statement signed by Emmanuel John, the group expressed outrage over the forgery of President Mohammed Buhari signature, which it described...

Eid-el-Kabir: Emulate teachings of sacrifice, selflessness, preach peace – Governor Sule

NewsDeskNgJun 16, 2024June 16, 20240

As Muslims across the world celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir, Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has called on the faithful to emulate the teachings symbolized by the festival characterized by selflessness, sacrifice, brotherhood and obeying Allah’s commands. Governor Sule made the call in a Sallah message he personally signed and...

Alleged Cybercrime: DSS Arraigns Chidiebere Justice Mark

“This Is Strength. This Is Leadership”: Muri Issues Sweeping Apology to Supporters, Rivals

The Tree, The Root and The Rot: A Philosophical Indictment of Constitutional Subversion in Nigeria’s Political Culture – An Essay on the Metaphysics of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC)

Taraba Sallah killings: Police, community differ over number of casualties

Gunshots as bandits invade NSCDC headquarters in Nasarawa

Police take over Rivers LG secretariats amid tension over chairmen’s tenure

Group warns MTN to stop deducting monies For Services Not Subscribed

Eid-el-Kabir; Governor seeks team work to build a prosperous, harmonious, inclusive country

Eid-el-Kabir: Pray for Tinubu, other leaders-Governor Sule

Eid al-Adha: ‘You Remain A Symbol of Peace’ – Arewa Youths Salute Emir Ado Bayero

Senator Isah Jibrin extends warm felicitations to Muslim Ummah on Eid Al-Adha

CBN HEIST: Civil Society Group Demands Justice Over Forgery Scandal at CBN, Wants Odoh Eric Ocheme Repatriated

Eid-el-Kabir: Emulate teachings of sacrifice, selflessness, preach peace – Governor Sule