Sultan to Leaders: Be symbol, beacon of hope for Nigeria’s unity
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto SULTAN of Sokoto and President General, Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs(NCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar at the weekend urged leaders in the country to be symbol and beacon of hope for Nigerians in the spirit of justice, equity and fairness to strengthen the bond of unity in diversity among the citizenry. […]
2019: Sultan urges peaceful politicking , Muslim, Nigeria’s unity
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto (Sokoto, North West Nigeria) Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar has urged Nigeria’s politicians to engage in peaceful, violence-free political activities as the 2019 general elections are fast approaching. Abubakar made the call weekend in Sokoto at the inauguration of an ultra-modern, 1080-capacity Jumaat Mosque constructed by the Chairman of the Northern […]
MASQUERADE ARRESTED FOR ARMED ROBBERY
The police in Lagos have arrested a man who invaded the market as masquerade to rob traders of their valuables with the force. P.M.EXPRESS gathered that when the police arrested one of the masquerades, it was discovered that it was one Ahmed Saliu, 21, that was inside the mask. He was detained at the police […]
Spotlight on Internet Freedom: The Rise of Digital Authoritarianism
Spotlight on Freedom – November 1 Credit: Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images. Freedom on the Net 2018The Rise of Digital AuthoritarianismFake news, data collection and the challenge to democracy Governments around the world are tightening control over citizens’ data and using claims of “fake news” to suppress dissent, leading to a decline in global internet […]
Nigerian Army recovers remains of General Idris Alkali in abandoned well
The remains the former Head of Administration, Army Headquarters, Major General Idris Alkali (Rtd.) has been recovered from an abandoned well in a village known as Guchwet in Shen district of Jos south local government area in Plateau State. The water from the well was drain on Wednesday morning and the remains of the retired […]
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 […]