Written by From Sola Ojo, Kaduna Residents of Kaduna State are lamenting water scarcity due to 65 per cent water dry zones in the urban setting as well as dry wells, rivulets and rivers that serve as major sources of water for semi-urban and rural residents usually between November and April. The development has now reached an … Continue reading “In Kaduna, women, children search for water, men queue for fuel”
From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Both Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) and Southern Kaduna People’s Union (SOKAPU) have tackled Prof Ango Abdullahi-led Northern Elders Forum (NEF) for calling on President Muhammadu Buhari to resign without delay over seemingly endless killings and kidnapping in the country, particularly in the North. Reacting separately, MACBAN said … Continue reading “Call for Buhari to resign: Northern elders under fire”
By Etim Etim Prof. Yemi Osinbajo’s declaration speech released early Monday morning was one of the most inspiring messages from a Nigerian leader in recent memory, and it reflects the depth of his thoughts, preparedness to lead and the scope of his experience in the Presdient Muhammadu Buhari administration. Nigerians have come to admire the … Continue reading “Osinbajo’s declaration and hope it inspires”
By Oluwafemi Popoola Let me begin by commending the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, for his historic announcement of interest to lead the country after the tenure of his boss. It was a victory at last for the teeming Nigerian population. The repeated calls made by people for him to take up the … Continue reading “Osinbajo’s declaration: Loyalty to Nigerians against the delusion of betrayal”
As the Minister of Transportation and a presidential aspirant, Chibuike Amaechi, continues his political consultations in the North West, the Emir of Dutse, Nuhu Mohammadu Sanusi, has described the minister as the best man for the country’s number one job. The emir, who made the remarks at his palace in Dutse, Jigawa State, yesterday, said … Continue reading “2023: Emir of Dutse endorses Amaechi”
By Omoniyi Salaudeen Chief Frank Kokori is a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). But just like other concerned Nigerians, he is worried about the festering security situation in the country especially the new wave of attacks on all means of transportation. In this interview, he urged the Buhari administration to take a … Continue reading “2023: Presenting Northern candidate against South will be war -Frank Kokori”
National President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Alhaji Abdullahi Bello Bodejo has said the votes of his Fulani kinsmen would be for only Southern presidential candidates that are ready to do the bidding of the Fulani. In an interview with VINCENT KALU, the leader of the Fulani socio-cultural group said President Buhari is not to … Continue reading “Bodejo, Miyetti Allah leader: Attack on Kaduna train bad, but nobody talks about Fulani being killed in the forest”
By Noah Ebije And Sola Ojo, Kaduna One of the survivors of the Kaduna train attack has revealed why the escort-security men on board the ill-fated train could not save the passengers from their attackers. The 52-year-old man’s revelation followed the information by the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Mr Freeborn Okhira, … Continue reading “Untold story of train terror attack”
By Damilola Fatunmise Actor extraordinaire, Sola Sobowale, has remained relevant in the industry for nearly three decades. Having relocated to the United Kingdom a few years ago, she recently staged a big comeback into Nollywood spotlight, a rare feat in the sector that produces new stars virtually every hour. In this interview, the enigmatic diva … Continue reading “I’d have been forgotten if…”
From Lateef Dada, Osogbo A Muslim group, the Ansar-ud-deen Youth Association of Nigeria, has commended the Commissioner of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, for approving hijab for female Muslim officers, describing it as a good step in the right direction. The group also warned against further harassment and intimidation of female Muslims over the use of … Continue reading “Hijab: Muslim group commends police, warns against harassment of female Muslims”