Written by President Muhammadu Buhari is seen in this picture taken on March 30, 2021, waving as he embarks on a medical trip to the United Kingdom. President Muhammadu Buhari in his inaugural speech on May 29, 2015, promised expectant citizens that he would: “tackle head-on the enormous challenges of insecurity and pervasive corruption. Nigerians will … Continue reading “Buhari’s Empty Rhetoric, Security Of People And Human Rights By Kolawole Olaniyan”
A file photo of Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle on Tuesday asked all Muslims to, during the season of Ramadan, “pray for a total end to terrorism, armed banditry, kidnapping, cattle rustling and other crimes bedeviling the state.” The Sultan of Sokoto on Monday had signalled the commencement of … Continue reading “Ramadan: Pray For End To Banditry, Matawalle Urges Muslims”
In this screengrab taken on April 10, 2021, delegates cast their ballots in the PDP zonal congress held at the International Trade Fair Complex in Kaduna State. The North-West Zonal Congress of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ended abruptly on Saturday after it was disrupted by thugs. Scores of party faithful had stormed the … Continue reading “Thugs Disrupt PDP North West Congress In Kaduna”
Some of the Nigerian returnees from Saudi Arabia. Credit: NIDCOM The latest badge of Nigerian returnees from Saudi Arabia has alleged that the country’s consulate in Saudi Arabia is returning more citizens of the neighboring Niger Republic than Nigerians, who are stuck in deportation camps in the Arabian country. The affected Nigerians who served … Continue reading “Nigerian Returnees From Saudi Arabia Allege Abandonment By FG”
Violence erupted on Wednesday in Ilorin, Kwara State capital after the state government reopened 10 schools shut last month over the use of hijab by Muslim female students. The violence started after Christian officials of Baptist School, Surulere disallowed the girls in Hijab from gaining access into the school. This did not go … Continue reading “Hijab Controversy: Christians, Muslims In Violent Clash, As Kwara Govt Reopens Schools”
The controversy trailing the allegation of missing arms fund under the leadership of the former service chiefs has continued to generate mixed reactions from different parts of the country. Major General Babagana Monguno, who is the National Security Adviser (NSA), was said to have alleged during an interview with BBC Hausa Service that … Continue reading “Arms Fund: Presidency Says No Money Is Missing, Explains How $1bn Was Spent”
A file photo of the National Security Adviser, Major-General Babagana Monguno The Office of the National Security Adviser on Friday denied that funds for arms procurement have gone missing under the former Service Chiefs. The BBC’s Hausa Service had earlier reported that the NSA, Major-General Babagana Monguno, hinted at the missing funds during an … Continue reading “‘I Was Quoted Out Of Context’: NSA Denies Saying Arm Procurement Funds Are Missing”
Saadat Aliyu, the Founder of ‘Helpio App’ A Kano-born young lady, Saadat Aliyu has developed an android application ‘Helpio App’ for reporting cases of sexual abuse. ‘Helpio App’ was launched on August 6, 2020, on Playstore. Ms Aliyu who is the founder of Shamrock Innovations, Women and Youth-Centric Tech Innovation Hub in Kano, said … Continue reading “Kano Lady Develops Android App For Reporting Rape Cases”
Some of the arms and ammunitions surrendered by the repentant bandits. Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State has urged Nigerians to appreciate his administration’s peace and dialogue initiative in the quest to curb banditry and insecurity. The governor noted this on Thursday when he received another group of repentant bandits. He believes his reconciliation … Continue reading “Matawalle Receives Repentant Bandits, Calls For Appreciation Of Peace Initiative”
The Kano Pillars during training. Kano Pillars are the new leaders of the Nigeria Professional Football League after beating Sunshine Stars 1-0 at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna. The midweek matchday 12 fixture had so much to offer both sides. Kano Pillars lost their last match 1-0 to Lobi Stars while Sunshine Stars … Continue reading “NPFL 21: Kano Pillars Claim Top Spot, Akwa Utd Hold Enyimba In Aba”