Author: Rashaad Harris

The chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Adamu Aliyu, has been killed in the Gwagwalada Area Council of Abuja. He was killed together with four other people near Daku village in Dobi, by some unknown gunmen on Thursday. This was confirmed by Mohammed Usman, Secretary of MACBAN, who added that three persons were also abducted. He said three others were injured and were taken to the hospital. He added that the late chairman and 6 others were on their way back from Izom market in Niger State, when the attack happened. “They were retuning from…

The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has officially declared interest in the 2023 presidential election. The Professor of Law made this known on Monday in a 6 minutes long clip. He said in his declaration, “For the past seven (7) years, I have served as Vice President under a true Nigerian patriot, President Muhammadu Buhari.” “In these 7 years, while on the train of duty and service, I traversed every part of our country, meeting Nigerians of every cadre, class, tribe and walks of life, both young and old; I MET YOU.” “I’ve stood where you stand and sat where…

The Kaduna State government on Sunday, said it has not received feedback from security agencies regarding the parade of neutralized and arrested bandits in a location around Chikun LGA. This was disclosed in the state security update for 10th April signed by the Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan. A video has been trending on social media platforms allegedly showing security forces parading neutralized and arrested criminals bandits in a location around Chikun LGA. The statement said since the state government has not received any information from security agencies on, no information can be provided on…

Worried by problems of water shortage in some areas, Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Sunday, visited some communities in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council and Jere Local Government Area, during which he ordered the State Ministry of Water Resources to ensure quick restoration of supply to the communities. Places visited by the governor include: Old Maiduguri, Kawar Maila and Gidan Yashi. The governor interacted with residents in all the communities to get first-hand information and gave assurances of his administration’s commitment to addressing the difficulty faced by residents. Zulum explained that the water scarcity was caused by the global energy…

The Deputy Governor of Kwara State, Mr Kayode Alabi, today joined the annual Palm Sunday rally which precedes Easter. Alabi congratulated Christians on Palm Sunday, which he said was symbolic to Christians. He charged the Christians to live an exemplary life that mirrors the life and virtues of Jesus Christ. Speaking on the upcoming electioneering year, he admonished Christians to partake in electoral processes by getting registered and turn out en mass to vote at the 2023 polls. Alabi also encouraged Christians not to relent in praying for Kwara state and Nigeria. He said the church should occupy her place…

Oluwatosin Ajibade, better known by his stage name Mr Eazi, has popped the question to 26-year-old actress, Elizabeth Temi Otedola, daughter of billionaire Femi Otedola. [wpvideo j3yrZj1W] The news was further given wings known by Elizabeth’s elder sister, DJ Cuppy, after she posted the clip on twitter handle. Cuppy said, “Congratulations to my favourite couple on their engagement! 💍 I’m so happy that my lil sister @TemiOtedola 👰🏽‍♀️ has found her personal person! Yo @MrEazi 🤵🏾I’ve always wanted an older brother, WELCOME TO THE FAMILY! PS: I introduced you guys, so you better find me my own o!” “Congratulations to…

On Sunday, Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has stated most of the people causing terror in Anambra and the Southeast are Igbos. He made this known in his Palm Sunday address after worship service. He said young boys are being indoctrinated to “unleash terror on their own people.” Here’s Soludo’s full address: Today is Palm Sunday! As we commence the Holy week, I want us to reflect on “Mass irrationality”. Often times, it appears correct, logical or even conventional until one voice decides to stand different. Daily, our young boys are taken into the bush, made to swear…

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has stated why the Federal Government cannot bomb forests in order to kill terrorists. Speaking on Bond FM during the weekend, Lai said that the reasons is because there are innocent people living close to those forests. He said this as a follow-up to what Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai said. The former FCT Minister had in an earlier interview stated that forests where these bandits use as their hideout should be bombed. But Lai felt different. He said, “Governor El-Rufai spoke out of a deep concern about the situation. He might…

Actor, Will Smith, has been banned by the the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the umbrella body that organises the Oscars, from showing up at the event for a decade. This was announced on Friday, after a board of governors meeting. The meeting which as scheduled to hold on 18th April, was brought back after Smith announced that he has left the Academy, after his fracas with Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars award show. “The Board has decided, for a period of 10 years from April 8, 2022, Mr. Smith shall not be permitted to attend any…

Bandits have besieged some villages of Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State. This was confirmed by residents of the affected villages on Sunday.The residents confirmed that the villages under attack are Kukawa, Gyanbah, Dungur and Keram. The attack has left scores of people dead. Adam Musa, a resident of Kukawa village, who confirmed the incident, told Daily Trust that many people were injured, while hundreds of people fled their homes, adding that security personnel are yet to reach the villages. Musa said the gunmen in separate attacks invaded the villages at about 11 am when the residents of the…