Written by FILE: President Muhammadu Buhari presides over the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja on August 18, 2021. President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday in Bichi, Kano State, called on emerging leaders in the country to rid the nation of divisiveness and unite the people. This is according to a statement signed by presidential spokesperson … Continue reading “Buhari Preaches Unity At Emir Of Bichi’s Coronation”
Several persons are feared dead following a clash between motorcycle riders at Ibeshe, Yewa North local government area of Ogun State. The Police Public Relations Officer of the DSP, Abimbola Oyeyemi, who confirmed the incident, however, was not certain about the casualty figure. It was gathered that the clash started on Monday when motorcycle … Continue reading “Several Feared Dead As Motorcyclists Clash In Ogun”
A file photo of the Egyptian national flag. An Egyptian court on Thursday sentenced 24 Muslim Brotherhood members to death for the killing of police officers in two separate cases, a judicial source said. The Damanhour Criminal Court, north of the capital Cairo, convicted the group of several crimes, including the alleged bombing of … Continue reading “Egypt Sentences 24 Muslim Brotherhood Members To Death”
Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle is raising alarm over the level of criminality in the state. Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State has attributed the escalation of banditry and kidnapping in the state to unresolved lingering conflict between herders and farmers by past administrations. Matawalle also inferred that the failure of some states in … Continue reading “Killing Of Prominent Fulani Leader Escalating Banditry In Zamfara – Matawalle”
A file photo of a man carrying a gun. No fewer than 48 people have been killed and over 300 houses burnt down by gunmen suspected to be bandits in Zango Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The gunmen were said to have carried out the coordinated attacks in a stretch of one … Continue reading “Bandits Kill 48, Raze Over 300 Houses In Kaduna In One Week”
Muslims in Nigeria have joined their counterparts across the globe to celebrate the 2021 Eid-El-Adha also known as Eid-El Kabir. In the nation’s capital, Muslims converged on the Abuja National Eid Ground to observe the three Rak’at. The prayers were observed with strict adherence to the COVID-19 protocols. Before going into the Eid ground, worshippers … Continue reading “Eid-El-Kabir: Muslims Observe Rakat Prayers At Eid Grounds”
Kano Pillars and Nasarawa United have intensified their chase for the Nigeria Professional Football League top position with vital victories on matchday 33. The result also reduced Akwa United’s lead at the top of the table to just three points. At the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna, Pillars captain, Rabiu Ali scored his 13th … Continue reading “NPFL 21: Kano Pillars, Nasarawa Utd Win To Reduce Akwa Utd’s Lead”
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”