An Appeal Division of the Kano State High Court has commenced hearing an appeal filed by Sheikh Abduljabbar Nasiru Kabara, challenging the death sentence verdict slammed on him by Justice Ibrahim Sarki Yola of the Upper Shari’ah Court. On December 15, 2022, it was reported how an Upper Sharia Court sitting in Kano has sentencedContinue reading "Alleged Blasphemy: Court Begins Hearing Of Sheikh Abduljabbar’s Appeal Of Death Sentence"
Nigerian Army Vows To Ensure Adequate Security Of Corps Members Nationwide
The Nigerian Army has promised to enhance security for all the corps members of the National Youth Service Scheme (NYSC) nationwide. This was stated by the General Officer Commanding, 1 Division, Nigerian Army, Kaduna State, Major General M.L.D Saraso who assured that officers and men of the division would ensure that corps members and NYSCContinue reading "Nigerian Army Vows To Ensure Adequate Security Of Corps Members Nationwide"
Adamawa Confirms 42 Dead In Measles Outbreak, Shuts All Primary, Secondary Schools
The Adamawa State Government on Monday shut down primary and secondary schools following confirmation of a measles outbreak that killed 42 children. On April 28, 2024, it was reported that at least 42 children had been reportedly killed in an outbreak of measles in the northeast Nigerian state. Pioneer learnt that the disease outbreak wasContinue reading "Adamawa Confirms 42 Dead In Measles Outbreak, Shuts All Primary, Secondary Schools"
Chadians Vote In Presidential Election To End Military Rule
Chadians go to the polls on Monday three years after their military leader seized power, in the first presidential election in Africa's Sahel region since a wave of coups. The vote coincides with a temporary withdrawal of U.S. troops from Chad, an important Western ally in a region of West and Central Africa courted byContinue reading "Chadians Vote In Presidential Election To End Military Rule"
EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Army Dismisses Soldier For Having Sex With Colleague’s Wife
According to multiple sources, the Lance Corporal was dismissed during the week at 231 Battalion in Biu, Borno State. The Nigerian Army has dismissed a soldier, Abdullahi Ismail after he was found guilty of having sex with his colleague’s wife, SaharaReporters has gathered. According to multiple sources, the Lance Corporal was dismissed during the weekContinue reading "EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian Army Dismisses Soldier For Having Sex With Colleague’s Wife"
Security Operatives Who Have Attacked Journalists Must Face Prosecution – NUJ Tells Tinubu
The union said it has observed the toxic and hostile environment in which Nigerian journalists have been operating over the years, describing the situation as absurd, ridiculous and unacceptable. The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Correspondents Chapel, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to unveil his administration's plan and agenda on safety measuresContinue reading "Security Operatives Who Have Attacked Journalists Must Face Prosecution – NUJ Tells Tinubu"
Suspect Says Human Head Is Sold For N45,000 In Lagos As Police Parade 10 Organ Harvesters
Akinlosotu speaking further admitted to killing two persons, which included a friend he met through social media, before he was arrested. A gang of suspected ritualists who specialise in killing people and harvesting body parts for sale in various states has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command. Benjamin Hundeyin, the command Public RelationsContinue reading "Suspect Says Human Head Is Sold For N45,000 In Lagos As Police Parade 10 Organ Harvesters"
‘Repentant Boko Haram Terrorists’ Set Ablaze NDLEA, Customs Checkpoints In Borno; Chase Away Operatives
According to a counter-insurgency expert and security analyst, Zagazola Makama in a post on X, the suspects also chased away all personnel on duty before setting ablaze all structures at the checkpoints. Suspected repentant Boko Haram insurgents on Wednesday attacked the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency and the Nigeria Customs Service checkpoints at Kasuwan Fara,Continue reading "‘Repentant Boko Haram Terrorists’ Set Ablaze NDLEA, Customs Checkpoints In Borno; Chase Away Operatives"
Nigerian Labour Congress Rejects Tinubu’s 35% Pay Rise, Demands N615,000 Minimum Wage
Ajaero also stated that organised labour had agreed on N615,000 as the livable wage for civil servants. Joe Ajaero, the president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has rejected the President Bola Tinubu-led government’s 35% pay rise for workers in the country. It was reported on Tuesday that President Tinubu approved an increase of betweenContinue reading "Nigerian Labour Congress Rejects Tinubu’s 35% Pay Rise, Demands N615,000 Minimum Wage"
With Petrol Selling For N1000 Per Litre, APC Government Has Brought Distress On Nigerians – PDP
PDP also condemned the continuing increase in electricity tariff and price of petroleum products. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has stated that Nigerian workers and citizens have been subjected to misery, hardship and insecurity in the last nine years by the All Progressives Congress (APC) government. The opposition party made this known in a statementContinue reading "With Petrol Selling For N1000 Per Litre, APC Government Has Brought Distress On Nigerians – PDP"
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