THE Internally Displaced Persons residing in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital are appealing to the government and other well-meaning individuals to come to their aid in terms of food and other essential items. They made the appeal while speaking with News Point Nigeria in the state capital at the distribution of this year Ramadan welfare food items, donated by former Governor of the state, Abdulaziz Yari. The Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) consists of women, children and men who are currently seeking for refuge in the capital city of Gusau. They have been sacked from their various communities by suspected Terrorists.…
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THERE was tension in Gwadabawa community of Sokoto state, following a conflict between the Fulani and Hausa people residing in the area. It led to the death of many locals from both sides, including a security operative. A local official, Aminu Gwadabawa, told VOA Hausa in an interview monitored by our correspondent on Saturday, that “people in the area were living in fear, as the conflict even claimed the life of a soldier. “Both sides are wary of reprisal attacks from the other side.” According to a survivor, “the Fulani attacked my relation with knives. But he has spiritual powers…
LESS than 24 hours after the former Deputy Governor of Nasarawa state, Professor Onje Gye Wado was kidnapped, his abductors have placed a N70 million ransom for his release. A family source who is monitoring the developments. told our correspondent that the kidnappers placed a call for the first time since the abduction of professor Onje Gye Wado demanding for a N70 million ransome for the release of the abductees. It would be recalled that Professor Onje Gye-Wado, was kidnapped Thursday night in Rinz village of Wamba local government area by unknown gunmen. The source said “the kidnappers are in…
GOMBE State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has felicitated with Christians in the state and the world over on the occasion of this year’s Easter celebration, urging them to use the occasion to pray for the newly elected leaders from the just concluded elections, and for the peace, progress and healing of the nation going forward. In a goodwill message, Governor Inuwa said the Easter period provides an opportunity for strengthening of unity of purpose, reinforcement of bond of brotherhood and dedication in service to God and humanity as exemplified by Jesus Christ. He said, “Easter symbolises love, sacrifice, service to…
NO fewer than eight persons have been confirmed dead following attacks and counter attacks between farmers and herders in Ussa Local Government Area of Taraba state. Confirming the incident to News Point Nigeria, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Abdullahi Usman revealed that the house and vehicles of the paramount ruler of Kwesati in the area was razed by aggrieved youths for not taking drastic measure to tackle issues of insecurity in the area. According to Usman, it is a case of mischief where the Fulani herders do not allow the Kuteb tribe to cultivate their farms while the Kuteb…
THE Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have raided enclaves of Boko Haram in the fringes of Sambisa Forest in the Bama Local Government Area of Borno State, killing at least 18 fighters. Our correspondent learnt that the troops got credible intelligence from the newly established camp where the insurgents coordinated operations in the Sheutari and Mutari general area. It was gathered that the troops of 21 Task Force Brigade Bama in conjunction with the Civilian Joint Task Force(CJTF) on Tuesday conducted precise clearance into the Garin Ba’aba enclave which led to the elimination of nearly a score of insurgents. “Our…
THREE suspects have been arrested in Zamfara for allegedly printing fake dollar notes in the state. New Point Nigeria reports that the suspects were nabbed by operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Parading the suspects on Wednesday at the NSCDC headquarters in Gusau, Commandant Muhammad Bello Muazu said the suspects were apprehended in connection with printing and circulating fake naira and U.S. dollar notes in the state. Represented by the Command’s spokesman, Ikor Oche, the commandant said the suspects, aged 28 and 29, were arrested in Gusau on April 3, while trying to pay a transport…
SOKOTO state government has assured its employees who are yet to receive their February salary that they will be paid today or tomorrow, just as March salary will be paid tomorrow. The state Commissioner of Finance, Dr Ali Inname stated this today while briefing newsmen after the state executive council meeting. Inname refuted allegations that over ten thousand staff are yet to receive their February salaries. He explained that out of the total 35,320 civil servants in the state, only 1,054 were yet to receive their February salaries. The commissioner described a statement credited to some civil servants claiming…
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has named the newly commissioned National Counter Terrorism Center after the Jordan King, King Abdullah bin Al-Hussein. The Senior Special Assistant to the President, Garba Shehu, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, adding that the Nigerian leader also had a phone conversation with Al-Hussein. Both leaders expressed satisfaction at the deepening of the Nigeria-Jordan strategic partnership in matters of security and other global issues, Shehu stated. “In the conversation, the Jordanian leader called to wish the President a happy and successful Ramadan and to especially thank him for naming the auditorium in the newly commissioned National…
A 22-Year-Old girl, Maryam Umar, who was born without arms, has pleaded with public-spirited Nigerians, the government and non-governmental organisations to come to her aid to enable her to complete her registration into Gombe State University. Umar writes and does house chores with her toes. Based on the payment advice sent to her by the University, she recently obtained admission to study Economics at the varsity but has to pay N81,322.50 for school fees. Pleading for assistance in an interview with journalists at the Correspondents’ Chapel, Umar said her parents did not have the resources to enable her to proceed…
GUNMEN numbering about 60 have invaded Garin Baka village in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State, killing at least 15 people. It was gathered that the gunmen came into the village from at about 7.30pm on Friday and fire gunshots into different directions. It was also gathered that they set houses on fire, rustled cows and looted shops and warehouses. A resident, Yakubu Garba, said when the attackers came, many of the villagers were praying inside a mosque. He stated further that the prayer was halted and there was pandemonium in the village as residents ran for dear life. Garba…
THE Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Taraba State University chapter has declared a total, comprehensive and indefinite strike action. This follows a permission by the ASUU national to the state branch to embark on the strike action to press home its demands and the state government’s rebuttal of claims that it is not owing workers salaries. Arising from a congress meeting, the union insists that the rationale behind their action is hinged on government’s failure to pay earned academic allowances, promotion arrears, fractional payment of salaries to staff as well as unsettled staff pension and gratuity scheme. Mr Samuel…
THE Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Gombe State has presented certificates of return to the State Governor and governor-elect, Muhammadu InuwaYahaya, his deputy Dr Manassah Daniel Jatau and all House of Assembly members- elect. The presentation of the Certificates of Return followed their victory at the just concluded Governorship and State House of Assembly elections. While the INEC Commissioner- in-charge of Gombe, Adamawa and Taraba States, Dr. Baba Bila presented the Certificate of Return to Governor Inuwa Yahaya and his Deputy, the Gombe State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Umar Ibrahim handed same to members- elect of the Gombe State House…
THE list of senators-elect declaring to contest for the seat of the Senate President is growing as Senator Sani Musa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced his intention to contest. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday morning at the National Assembly, Senator Musa who represents Niger North says the North Central deserves the position of Senate President. He argued that the zone has consistently aligned with the governing party and has always given it massive votes as exemplified in the presidential and parliamentary elections. He is also asking the APC to address the issue of religious balancing in the…
THE candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the March 18 governorship election in Nasarawa State, David Ombugadu, has said he defeated the incumbent governor, Abdullahi Sule, in his polling unit, ward, local government and senatorial district. He was reacting to the governor’s claim that some non-indigenes resident in the state made his victory at the polls difficult. “I want to use this opportunity to encourage everybody living in Nasarawa State to take Nasarawa State as their home. I defeated the governor in his zone; I defeated him and even his deputy in his local government. He is from…
THE Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, says the Federal Government has released N15 billion to the Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo-led committee to ensure safe return of all internally displaced persons (IDPs) to their homes. Zulum, who is also the Vice Chairman of the committee on management of repentant Boko Haram members, repatriation, return and resettlement of IDPs, spoke on a visit to Darussalam IDP Camp in the Lac Region of Chad Republic. According to the governor, modalities have been put in place by the Federal Government to ensure the safe return of Nigerian refugees who have been earmarked for repatriation…
THE Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has released the second edition of the Subnational Ease of Doing Business Report for 2023 with Gombe State leading the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. This is the second time Gombe will clinch the first position having emerged the overall best last year when PEBEC released the 2022 Ease of Doing Business report. According to the PEBEC report, Gombe scored 7.15 to emerge as the state providing the friendliest environment for business. It is being followed by Jigawa State which got a weighted score of 6.79 while Sokoto State with 6.88…
THE Nasarawa State Police Command has banned all forms of protest throughout the state. The police spokesperson in the state, DSP Ramhan Nansel, in a statement on Sunday, said the police command took this decision in order to prevent the breakdown of law and order and to sustain the peace currently being enjoyed in the state. According to him, the intelligence report on security in the state can no longer sustain any form of protest in the state. Consequently, the police advised parents and guardians to ensure their children and wards do not violate this order as anyone caught shall…
A GROUP, the Non-Indigene Women Movement For A A Sule has condemned the nude protest by some women in Nassarawa state over the outcome of the March 18th Governorship and State House of Assembly elections. The group in a statement signed by its Coordinator, Barrister Mrs Ogbu Francisca, described the nude protest as a desperate move from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party and the Labour Party to debase women in the state for their political gains. According to the statement, the display of naked bodies of women is a shame and must not be encouraged as there are more modest…
THE Niger State Police Command has arrested three suspects for kidnapping children in the Suleja Local Government Area of the state. A statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Wasiu Abiodun, and made available to our correspondent in Minna Friday night, stated that the suspects were arrested in Abuja. “The suspects – Saviour Ebuka 20yrs and Mary Peter 25yrs at Tunga-Maje through Gwagwalada area of FCT Abuja on 20/01/2023 and 18/02/2023 respectively. He revealed that the suspects had been involved in the kidnap of two siblings aged 3 and 5 years from their home in Suleja in Niger…