NHIS Scandal: Buhari orders Executive Secretary Usman Yusuf to proceed on ‘Administrative Leave’
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the embattled Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Usman Yusuf, to proceed on administrative leave effective from November 5. The directive was conveyed in a letter signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, on Wednesday. “This is to allow for unfettered investigation […]
CNNC Expresses Worry Over Killing of Traditional Rulers in Kaduna
Congress of Northern Nigeria Christians (CNNC) expressed dissatisfaction over the gruesome murders of traditional rulers in Kaduna State . According to the group , which is a registered body of all Christians in the 19 Northern States and the FCT, “CNNC is clearly saddened by the gruesome murder of the Agom Adara, His Royal Highness, […]
We Are Peaceful People, Gonin-Gora Community Tells el-Rufai
The Gonin-Gora community of Chikun local government area of Kaduna State has expressed surprise over the recent statement credited to Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir el-Rufai over threat to demolish and evacuate the community if the youths of the area don’t desist from attacking motorists that ply the route during crisis situations. It would be […]
“Nigerian Army Now Into Habit Of Killing Peaceful Protesting Youths” – Fani Kayode
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has reacted to the recent killing of members of Shiite Muslims by members of the Nigerian army. However, in their report, the military said they were attacked with stones by members of an Islamic movement at Zuba bridge on Saturday, 27th October, 2018. According to the army, Troops of […]
Doctors separate conjoined twins in Abuja hospital
…As Speaker Yakubu Dogara pays bill A team of Nigerian doctors Tuesday successfully separated a set of conjoined twins at University of Abuja Teaching Hospital Gwagwalada. The doctors led by Dr Nuhu Kwajafa of the Global Peace Initiatives confirmed the success of the operation that took them many hours in a post on his Instagram […]
OPINION : Where I fault the bribe video on Ganduje
By Shuaib Gara Gombe After watching the video released by Online publisher, Jafaar Jafaar, on the alleged receipt of bribe money to the tune of $5 billion by the current governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, I made some observations which I kept to myself. I was actually on my way out of the […]
2019: Sokoto PDP accuse Wamakko, APC of using thugs to destroy its party office, property …as APC denies
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto (Sokoto, North West Nigeria) The ruling Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) in Sokoto state yesterday accused Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko and thugs suspected to be working for the All Progressives Congress(APC) in the state for allegedly attacking and destroying its presidential candidate’s Sokoto campaign office and properties of other party members located in the state […]
One Year After N.Y. Truck Attack, Online Extremist Content Remains Powerful Radicalizing Tool
(New York, NY) – One year after Sayfullo Saipov allegedly ran down and killed eight people with a rental truck on a lower Manhattan bicycle path, radicalizing extremist content sadly remains easily accessible on the Internet and social media platforms, Counter Extremism Project (CEP) Executive Director David Ibsen said today: “Sayfullo Saipov admitted he was inspired by ISIS and he […]
Jamal Khashoggi killers ‘will be prosecuted in Saudi Arabia’
By Agence France-Presse Saudi Arabia will prosecute the suspects in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Riyadh’s foreign minister said Saturday in response to a call by Turkey for their extradition. “On the issue of extradition, the individuals are Saudi nationals. They’re detained in Saudi Arabia, and the investigation is in Saudi Arabia, and they will […]