Nigerian Army confirms death of Colonel, Captain, three soldiers
Nigerian Army authorities on Friday confirmed the killing of a Colonel, a Captain and three soldiers by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno. The Deputy Director, Public Relations, Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Isa Ado, gave the confirmation in a statement in Abuja. He said the incident occurred on Wednesday in Jakana area of Borno, adding that the […]
Nigerian Imam Receive International Religious Freedom Award
This week, the 83-year-old Nigerian Imam Abubakar Abdullahi was among four other nationals (from Sudan, Brazil, Iraq and Cyprus) to receive the first-ever International Religious Freedom Award of the United States Government. He is the Imam of Nghar village who hid 262 Berom Christians in his mosque and in his house in June last year […]
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION PETITION: PDP, Atiku Conclude Case At Tribunal After 62 Witnesses
The Peoples Democratic Party and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Friday rested their case after calling only 62 out of the 400 they had proposed to call to prove their petition challenging President Muhammadu Buhari’s victory at the February 23, 2019 election. The petitioners’ lawyer, Chief Chris Uche (SAN), announced the close of their […]
KADSTEP: Registration Opens
Register for: Diploma in Entrepreneurial Finance and Innovation (Kaduna Start-up Entrepreneurship Program also called KADSTEP) Duration: 3Months The Government of Kaduna State in collaboration with the Bank of Industry and the Kaduna Business School welcomes applications from resident youths in all the 23 Local Government Areas of the State (aged 18 – 45 yrs with […]
Miyetti Allah Sends Strong Message To CAN Over Farmers-Herders Clashes
The leaders of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), have called for the collaboration of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), in uniting the different religious groups in the country for peaceful resolution of the farmers-herders’ conflicts. MACBAN’s National Secretary, Baba Ngelzarma, made the call in his remarks, during the delegation of the […]
Tech & Terrorism: In Piecemeal Approach, WordPress Removes Neo-Nazi Website
CEP Correspondence to Company Describes The Base as Advocates for Violence and Terrorism Against the United States (New York, N.Y.) – This month, the Counter Extremism Project (CEP) identified a new WordPress website for a militant neo-Nazi survivalist network known as The Base, which has advocated for acts of terrorism against critical U.S. infrastructure and promoted […]
IMO GOVT. INAUGURATES COMMITTEE TO PROBE LG ADMINISTRATIONS
The Imo State Government Thursday, inaugurated a 5-man Committee to investigate allegations of corrupt practices leveled against former Local Government Chairmen, Councilors and political appointees from 2011 to 2019. The Committee is chaired by former Chairman, National Population Commission and renowned legal luminary, Chief Eze Duruiheoma, SAN, with Dr. Ken Uzoechi as Secretary. Other members […]
Kaduna businesses grind to a halt as Shi’ite leader appears in court
As Ayatollah Ibrahim Yaqoub El Zakzaky, the leader of the Shi’ite Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) appears in a Kaduna high court Thursday, several business outfits in the state capital have suspended activities, with many local residents remaining indoors. This development is in response to long-running protests and demonstrations by El Zakzaky supporters, which have […]
N81.68bn Supplementary Budget and the Matters Arising
By Yusuf Ishaku Goje Regardless of the good intention – anything for us, without us, cannot be for us. I have been wondering if the Open Government Partnership (OGP) commitment one (Open Budget) covers supplementary budgets in Kaduna state.. The proposed supplementary budget of 81.68bn before the Kaduna State House of Assembly (KSHoA) is about […]
IMO, ABIA GOVTS. PARTNER ON AGRICULTURE
…AS IHEDIOHA MOVES TO RESUSCITATE ADAPALM By Walter Duru Imo State Government says it will partner with its Abia State counterpart in the development of agriculture in the South Eastern part of Nigeria. Governor of Imo State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha gave the hint during the flag-off of the 2019 farming season, held […]