According to him, troops recovered one AK-47 Rifle, five rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition, two empty cases of 7.62mm, three sim cards, and one Jackknife from the criminals.
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THESTORIES reports Northern Elders Forum, a socio-cultural group has commended the ongoing efforts of the Senator representing Kaduna Central in the Senate, Senator Lawal Usman Adamu (Mr La) towards a secured sociopolitical atmosphere in Kaduna State. This is contained in a statement by the Northwest Coordinator of the Forum, Dr. Usman Sani made available to this platform on Monday. The Forum’s commendation is coming a few days after the lawmaker met President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to seek his presidential intervention toward the fight against insecurity and banditry challenges that have bedevilled some parts of the North, particularly his constituency, Kaduna…
Kaura Namoda, with a population of over 507,700 according to data from the National Population Commission and National Bureau of Statistics, spans across 911.7 square kilometers. It serves as a vital business hub and is home to the esteemed Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda, along with numerous small and medium-scale industries that provide employment opportunities for our youths.
The Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), otherwise known as Doctors Without Borders, says humanitarian crises persist, with catastrophic levels of malnutrition and recurrent outbreaks of preventable diseases in the northwest Nigeria. It further states that although the level of humanitarian support available to respond to people’s critical needs in northern Nigeria is in dramatic decline, the situation is largely being ignored by donors and aid organisations. According to MSF, more than 600,000 people have been displaced from their homes in northwest Nigeria as a result of extreme violence, deteriorating economic conditions, and climate in recent years. It warns that despite encouraging signs…
Insecurity in Nigeria has remained a festering wound that appears gangrenous, it’s a problem that unsettles everybody, the president, the governors and all people who wish this country well are having sleepless nights as a consequence of the monstrosity arising from general insecurity, specifically banditry, and kidnapping. The northwest of Nigeria is hard hit by the menace of banditry, in particular, Kaduna, Katsina, Zamfara, and Sokoto states are worse hit by this ghastly menace. By Aminu Binji Ahmed Aliyu was unmistakably categoric in his campaign blueprint particularly concerning insecurity, for nothing development-wise thrives where insecurity thrives. He pledged to render…
“There were 12 passengers on board. Suddenly, the woman removed the life jacket she was wearing and jumped into the river.
Proverbs 31:25-26 encapsulates the essence of a virtuous woman: “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.” This biblical description sets a high standard for the qualities expected of a mother, emphasizing the importance of resilience, wisdom, and kindness in all aspects of her life.
The rising spate of mass abductions in northern Nigeria has sent shockwaves throughout the country, instilling fear and anxiety among the populace, particularly those living in areas that are prone to attacks by armed groups. These incidents have not only put the lives of innocent people at risk but have also highlighted the grave security challenges facing the nation. The government must take immediate and decisive action to address this insecurity and ensure the safety and security of its citizens.
Lakemfa hinted that the student loan scheme would make minimal impact because its beneficiaries are likely to default and if effective measures are not put in place to recover the loans the scheme would be endangered without achieving its aims and objectives.
This was precisely what came to my mind as I watched Professor Kingsley Moghalu spoke at the last Leadership 2023 Conference and Awards, which took place this Tuesday, 5th of March, 2024, at Transcorp Hilton Hotels, Abuja, FCT. Professor Moghalu was the Keynote speaker. The topic was: “An Economy In Distress: Which Way Forward?” I watched him dissected the topic, spoke frankly and proffered concise and precise recommendations to our problems, many of them very ‘brutal’, he spoke like my senior friend.