Blasphemy: Atheist fears for life after release from prison

Mubarak Bala, an atheist and former president of the Humanist Association of Nigeria, has expressed fears for his safety following his release from prison after serving four years for blasphemy. Bala was arrested on April 28, 2020, at his Kaduna residence and transferred to Kano after complaints of blasphemy and incitement were filed against him. […] The post Blasphemy: Atheist fears for life after release from prison appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria…

Clash erupts between herders and farmers in Jigawa’s Gagarawa LGA over farmland dispute

Conflict between some herders and farmers in Gagarawa Local Government Area, Jigawa State, in the Villages of Tudun Fulani and Dan Nani The conflict originated after Hausa farmers alleged that a non-fulani individual entered one of their farms. This led to a confrontation, with the farmers pursuing the herder and involving local scholars. In response, fulani herders mobilized to defend their village, as explained by the village head (Ardo) of Tudun Fulani. Additionally, a herder residing…

Alleged bandits’ informant nabbed in Benue

The Benue Volunteer Security Guard has arrested an alleged bandits’ informant in Ohimini Local Government Area of the state. The suspect, who was arrested on Tuesday, is suspected to be one of the errand boys linked to kidnappers operating in the Ankpechi-Egwanokwu axis of the area. His arrest came after two weeks of intensive surveillance and tracking by the Volunteer Security Guard in Ohimini LGA. The suspect (name withheld), who claimed to be an indigene of…

Seeing Through Art: Jean de Dieu’s Triumph Over Blindness

Jean de Dieu Uwukunda, a visually impaired artist from Rwanda, has built a successful career in painting and drawing despite his blindness.Read More

Ivorian authorities decide ship carrying ammonium nitrate is safe

Ivorian authorities have stated that a ship carrying 20,000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate does not pose a threat to public safety. Used for fertilisers, the chemical still associated with tragedies, such as the explosion in the port of Beirut in 2020.Read More

El-Rufai holds ‘strategic meeting’ with Al-Mustapha, SDP Chairman Gabam, PDP’s Segun Sowunmi

El-Rufai holds ‘strategic meeting’ with Al-Mustapha, SDP Chairman Gabam, PDP’s Segun Sowunmi Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, ex-Chief Security Officer to late Gen Sani Abacha, Hamza Al Mustapha, Chairman of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Shehu Gabam, and a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Segun Sowunmi, held a strategic meeting on Tuesday. The quartet met to review the state of opposition democratic engagement
El-Rufai holds ‘strategic meeting’ with Al-Mustapha, SDP Chairman Gabam, PDP’s Segun Sowunmi

Police recover ₦1b stolen from Enugu govt, arrest cybercrime suspects

The Nigeria Police Force has announced the recovery of over ₦1 billion stolen from the Enugu State Government through a cyber fraud operation.   Reports indicate that the swift intervention of the National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) not only ensured the recovery of the funds but also led to the arrest of the prime suspect, Onuma […] The post Police recover ₦1b stolen from Enugu govt, arrest cybercrime suspects appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News –…

NSCDC arrests 110 suspects for alleged crude oil theft, illegal mining, other crimes in Edo

Operatives of the Edo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, arrested 110 suspects involved in various crimes across the state in 2024. The command stated that five of the suspects were arrested for alleged crude oil theft, 47 for illegal mining, and 58 for sundry offences. DAILY POST reports that Efosa Ogbegbor, the command’s spokesperson, disclosed this to journalists on Tuesday in Benin City while reeling out the achievements of 2024.…

I’m not contesting – FIRS Chairman, Zacch Adedeji denies 2027 Oyo governorship rumour

I’m not contesting – FIRS Chairman, Zacch Adedeji denies 2027 Oyo governorship rumour The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, Zacch Adelabu Adedeji, has dismissed rumours that he intends to run for the governorship of Oyo State in 2027. Adedeji, who previously served as Oyo State Commissioner for Finance from 2011 to 2015, confirmed that he has no plans to join the race. Speaking with
I’m not contesting – FIRS Chairman, Zacch Adedeji denies 2027 Oyo governorship rumour

Samuel Anyanwu removed as PDP affirms Ude-Okoye authentic National Secretary

Samuel Anyanwu removed as PDP affirms Ude-Okoye authentic National Secretary The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has affirmed Sunday Ude-Okoye as the party’s authentic National Secretary of the party. Disclosing this on Tuesday, PDP spokesman, Debo Ologunagba, said the party affirmed Ude-Okoye in compliance with a Court of Appeal order. Addressing journalists at PDP’s National Secretariat in Abuja, Ologunagba said the party was in receipt of
Samuel Anyanwu removed as PDP affirms Ude-Okoye authentic National Secretary

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