Written by Some of the weapons surrendered by bandits in Zamfara State on February 22, 2021. Three notorious bandits said to have repented have again surrendered their weapons to the Zamfara State Government. After giving up their AK-47 rifles and other ammunition on Monday, the bandits had sworn with the Holy qua’ran not to return to … Continue reading “Again, Three Repentant Bandits Surrender Arms In Zamfara”
A map of Oyo, a state in south-west Nigeria. The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), has pledged to help rebuild the Shasha Market in Ibadan, Oyo State after it was burnt down in the wake of a crisis. A delegation of the NGF led by the Governor of Kebbi State, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, delivered … Continue reading “Ibadan Crisis: Governors’ Forum Pledges To Help Rebuild Shasha Market”
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and some northern governors during the visit to Shasha market on Tuesday, February 16, 2020. Some northern governors alongside Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde on Tuesday visited Shasha Market in Ibadan the state capital to assess the destruction at the scene of the clash between Yoruba and Hausa communities. … Continue reading “Crisis: Northern Governors, Seyi Makinde Visit Shasha Market”
The Federal Government has lifted the suspension placed on Emirates Airlines operations in Nigeria. Notice of the permit to resume operations was contained in a communique put out late on Friday by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). In its statement, the NCAA’s Director-General, Capt. Musa Nuhu said the regulatory body has received a … Continue reading “FG Lifts Suspension Of Emirates Airlines Operations”
A file photo of Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. The Oyo State Government on Sunday said at least 51 suspects are on trial for their involvement in kidnapping, rape and banditry from the Oke Ogun axis of the state. The Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Security, Mr. Fatai Owoseni disclosed this during … Continue reading “51 Suspects On Trial For Kidnapping, Other Offences – Oyo Govt”
A file photo of Oyo state Governor, Seyi Makinde. The Oyo State Governor ‘Seyi Makinde on Friday said his government will not allow anyone to cause ethnic tension or harass anyone carrying out legitimate businesses in the state. The Governor made this comment while receiving the new police boss in Oyo state, Mrs. Ngozi … Continue reading “We Won’t Allow Anyone Cause Ethnic Crisis In Oyo – Makinde”
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has conducted a special search and rescue training for some of its personnel. The training which held on Saturday is aimed at deepening the competence of operatives during combat operations. The training exercise code-named “Taimako Yazo” was conducted on the Kaduna-Abuja expressway. In his address, the Chief of Air … Continue reading “NAF Conducts Joint Combat Search, Rescue Exercise Along Kaduna-Abuja Highway”
Speaker, House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila (left) on Saturday 2 January 2021 with members of the House on a condolence visit to the Emir of Zazzau, His Royal Majesty Nuhu Ahmed Bamalli (right) over the demise of two prominent members of the Emirate council on New Year’s day. Photo: Speaker’s Media Unit. The … Continue reading “Gbajabiamila Visits Zazzau Emir, Condoles With Monarch Over Death Of Princes”
In this picture taken on December 18, 2020, President Muhammadu Buhari addresses the abducted students in Kankara following their release by their captors. President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday met with the released students of Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, in Katsina State. This comes about an hour after the Personal Assistant on New Media … Continue reading “President Buhari Meets With Freed Kankara Schoolboys”
Bandits have attacked the convoy of the Emir of Kaura Namoda, HRH Sanusi Muhammad Asha, killing three policemen and five others. The Zamfara State Commissioner of Police, Usman Nagogo confirmed the incident which happened in Funtua, Katsina State, to Channels Television on Friday. He, however, declined to comment further on the attack. More to … Continue reading “BREAKING: Bandits Attack Emir Of Kaura Namoda’s Convoy, Kill Three Policemen, Five Others”