Written by A map showing Kaduna, a state in Nigeria’s northwest region. Bandits have kidnapped the Emir of Kajuru and 13 of his family members, including two of his grandchildren, in a late-night attack in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The bandits swooped on the Emir in the early hours of Sunday morning, just … Continue reading “BREAKING: Bandits Abduct Emir of Kajuru, 13 Family Members “
Kano Pillars Players filling out for a league match. Kano Pillars have reduced Akwa United’s lead at the top of the Nigeria Professional Football League table to just two points after beating Lobi Stars 3-0 at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna on matchday 31. Umar Hassan, who is returning to the starting line-up … Continue reading “NPFL 21: Kano Pillars Intensify Title Chase, Akwa Utd Earn Precious Away Point”
Emir Ado Bayero is the 15th Emir of Kano. President Muhammadu Buhari has lauded the late Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero, describing him as a man of remarkable culture and principles, who staked his own life at several junctures in the defence of his people. Buhari also shared some memories and anecdotes of his … Continue reading “Buhari Lauds Late Ado Bayero As Son Wears Emir Of Kano Crown”
A map of Osun state, a region in South-west Nigeria One person has been killed during a clash between members of a Muslim community and traditional worshipers tagged as masquerades in Osun State during a festival celebration. The incident which took place on Sunday at the Oluode Arayin area of Osogbo, the state … Continue reading “One Killed After Muslim, Traditional Community Clash In Osun”
Virtually all schools were closed across Nigeria between March and July 2020. Most schools only fully reopened in January 2021, with social distancing measures in place. Credit: Sodiq Adelakun/Channels Television Solomon Elusoji Kemi Ogunsanya, 29, studied English Education at the University of Lagos. After graduation she wasn’t inclined, at first, to teach. But … Continue reading “How Education Was Suspended In Nigeria During A COVID-19 Lockdown”
In this file photo Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a news conference on January 9, 2020 in Ottawa, Canada. Dave Chan / AFP Canada is pressing terrorism charges against a man accused of mowing down a Muslim family with a pickup truck, killing four, prosecutors said Monday. Five members of … Continue reading “Man Charged With Terrorism For Deadly Truck Attack On Canada Muslims”
Nasarawa United have continued their fine goal-scoring run in the Nigeria Professional Football League with a 2-0 victory over Plateau United on matchday 27 in Lafia. The Solid Miners have scored 37 goals this season, the highest recorded by a team this season. Today in Lafia they made it back-to-back league wins, consolidating on … Continue reading “NPFL 21: Nasarawa Utd Creates Goal-scoring Record, Fans Trouble Halt Play in Kaduna”
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has condemned agitators of disintegration of the country saying that that it will be “almost idiotic” for Nigeria to disintegrate at a time like this when Africa is trying to reintegrate for political, social, and economic development. He insisted that the country is better together for all the ethnic groups … Continue reading “Obasanjo Slams Agitators Of Secession”
Amotekun, the Senator argued, needs to be better equipped. Senator Kola Balogun has called on the Federal Government to grant the South West Security Network codenamed Amotekun the license to bear arms. The lawmaker who represents Oyo South Senatorial District made the call on Monday when he featured as a guest on Channels Television’s … Continue reading “FG Should License Amotekun To Bear Arms – Senator Balogun “
The Onion Producers and Marketers Association of Nigeria has threatened to stop the supply of onions down to the South from June 7, 2021. The group said it would carry out the threat if the government fails to compensate its members who have suffered losses in recent times following attacks in some parts of … Continue reading “Onion Marketers Threaten To Stop Supply To Southern Nigeria”