Attacks are happening almost on daily basis and it is not possible for the president to visit all the places for condolences – Police Affairs Minister explains why Buhari cannot visit families and states

Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi has explained why President Muhammadu Buhari cannot visit all families and states affected by banditry.  Dingyadi who gave an explanation in an interview on BBC Hausa, said attacks and killings by bandits are too frequent for the President to visit all those places. He said;  “These attacks are happening almost on a daily basis … Continue reading “Attacks are happening almost on daily basis and it is not possible for the president to visit all the places for condolences – Police Affairs Minister explains why Buhari cannot visit families and states”

Emir strips APC chieftain of title for critizing governor for spending N200m to purchase exotic cars for monarchs

The Lamido of Adamawa, Muhammadu Barkindo, has stripped one of the chiefs, Umar Mustapha, of his title for criticizing Governor Ahmadu Fintiri who on December 1 splashed N200 million on cars for traditional rulers in the state. Mustapha who until now held the traditional title of ‘Mukaddas Adamawa’ had in a statement berated the state governor for spending … Continue reading “Emir strips APC chieftain of title for critizing governor for spending N200m to purchase exotic cars for monarchs”

Seven girls drown as boat capsizes in Jigawa

Seven girls between the ages of 10 and 12 were killed when a boat with 10 occupants capsized in Gamafoi village of Kafin Hausa local government area in Jigawa state. It was gathered that the children had left Gafasa village, Kafin Hausa local government area for Gasanya village in Auyo local government area for Maulud (a religious … Continue reading “Seven girls drown as boat capsizes in Jigawa”

Three boys arrested for allegedly stealing sacks of grain in Kaduna

Three boys have been arrested for allegedly stealing sacks of grain in Ikara Local Government Area of Kaduna State.  Kaduna State Vigilante Service in Ikara shared photos of the suspects via Facebook on Thursday, November 18.  “Hausa people said thousand days are for the thief” the post read.  The post Three boys arrested for allegedly stealing sacks of grain in Kaduna … Continue reading “Three boys arrested for allegedly stealing sacks of grain in Kaduna”

Allow citizens to carry guns as bandits are not ready to surrender – Emir of Anka tells Government

The Emir of Anka and chairman of Zamfara State Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Attahiru Mohammed Ahmad has appealed to the state government to allow people of the state to carry arms and defend themselves against banditry. Attahiru who paid a condolence visit to the Emir of Kaura-Namoda attacked by bandits last week said, “Since the bandits … Continue reading “Allow citizens to carry guns as bandits are not ready to surrender – Emir of Anka tells Government”