Written by The Zamfara State Government has sacked the Emirs of Zurmi and Dansadau, Atiku Abubakar and Hussaini Umar respectively, over their alleged inviolvement in banditry activities. Zailani Bappa, the Special Adviser to Governor Bello Matawalle on Public Enlightenment, Media and Communications, who announced the sack in a statement on Wednesday, added that the District Head of Birnin Tsaba, Sulaiman Ibrahim … Continue reading “Zamfara State Govt dethrones two Emirs, District Head over alleged involvement in banditry”
Bandits have killed a vigilante commander, Danmudi Na Mada and six members of his group in Mada community, Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara state in what is suspected to be a reprisal. It was gathered that residents of the community have fled following the attack which occurred on Sunday night, April 23. Yusuf Anka, a resident told premium Times that the vigilante … Continue reading “Bandits kill vigilante commander, six colleagues in Zamfara”
Real Madrid duo Casemiro David Alaba have reportedly not been able to complete a full training session ahead of Los Blancos’ Champions League tie against Manchester City on Tuesday. Carlo Ancelotti’s side travel to England to face Pep Guardiola’s team at the Etihad Stadium this week, in the first leg of their semi-final contest, with … Continue reading “UCL: Casemiro, Alaba Doubtful For Man City Vs Real Madrid Tie”
From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Contrary to insinuations that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) are targetting non-indigenes, especially the Hausa communities in the Southeast, the group has specifically declared that they are not its enemy even as they have vowed to give them protection against attacks. The group in a statement signed by its spokesperson, … Continue reading “Hausa in Igbo land not our enemies – IPOB”
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Chelsea football club and the Emirates FA Cup have sent birthday wishes to former Super Eagles skipper John Obi Mikel on his 35th birthday. The NFF, Chelsea and the Emirates FA Cup sent their wishes via their Twitter handles. NFF thanked Mikel for all the fond memories during his time … Continue reading “NFF, Chelsea, Emirates FA Cup Celebrate Mikel At 35”
By Lateef Dada, Osogbo March 26, 2022, was a sad day for the family and friends of Adeline Yinka, a 37-year-old car dealer. That day, he was allegedly beaten to death by some soldiers after an argument broke out at a bar in Fadahunsi, Imo Street, Ilesa, Osun State. Yinka’s 79-year-old father, David, said he … Continue reading “How drunk soldiers beat car dealer to death in Osun”
From Oluseye Ojo, Ibadan Ahead of the 2023 general election, Christians and Muslims in Nigeria have been urged not to allow politicians to use them irresponsibly to fulfil their political ambitions and interests. The advice was given by a member of House of Representatives, Shina Abiola Peller, representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa federal constituency of Oyo State, in … Continue reading “… Don’t allow politicians use you to fulfil political ambitions, Peller tells Christians, Muslims”
From Sola Ojo, Kaduna Residents of Kaduna State are lamenting water scarcity due to 65 per cent water dry zones in the urban setting as well as dry wells, rivulets and rivers that serve as major sources of water for semi-urban and rural residents usually between November and April. The development has now reached an … Continue reading “In Kaduna, women, children search for water, men queue for fuel”
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From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Both Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) and Southern Kaduna People’s Union (SOKAPU) have tackled Prof Ango Abdullahi-led Northern Elders Forum (NEF) for calling on President Muhammadu Buhari to resign without delay over seemingly endless killings and kidnapping in the country, particularly in the North. Reacting separately, MACBAN said … Continue reading “Call for Buhari to resign: Northern elders under fire”