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The lifeless body of Alphonsus Bello, a reverend father, was found this morning, May 21, on a farmland behind the Catechetical Training School, Malumfashi in Katsina State. The training school is part of Sokoto diocese under Bishop Matthew Kukah. Mr Bello’s death followed an earlier report at about 1.35am on Friday by the Dean of Malumfashi Deanery, Stephen Ojapah, that the parish house of St. Vincent Ferrer Church was attacked by bandits numbering about 15. Mr Bello and Joe Keke, another reverend father, were taken away by the bandits during the attack. The Director of Communications for Sokoto diocese, Chris…

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development says President Muhammadu Buhari approved the approval for constructing a “Friday mosque” for herdsmen in Borno to meet the demand of a displaced community. It explained that the “centre” was for a community of livestock farmers displaced by Boko Haram insurgents resettled in the Ngarannam/Mafa local government area of Borno. The Director of Information in the ministry, Theodore Ogaziechi, revealed this in a statement on Thursday. He noted that the ministry’s memo approving N30 million to construct a Friday mosque was an official document available for public scrutiny and review. “Our attention…

Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has lambasted the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami over comments on the resolution of the Southern Governors Forum to ban open grazing in their respective States. Malami was quoted to have said that the ban on open grazing was akin to banning all spare parts dealers in the Northern parts of the country and therefore unconstitutional. Governor Akeredolu in a statement he personally signed and issued in Akure said it was ‘most unfortunate that the AGF is unable to distill issues as expected of a Senior Advocate.’ The Ondo…

At least two persons were killed when a gas exploded within the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Thursday morning. The library is a short distance away from the hotel where gas explosion killed four persons two days ago. Conference Hotel where Tuesday’s tragic incident occurred is owned by former Governor Gbenga Daniel of Ogun State. The explosion at OOPL occurred around 11:am at the Marcque event centre within the Presidential Library. It was gathered that technicians were topping up gas into the Air Condition (AC) when it exploded. “Two people have already been confirmed dead,…

Abubakar Shekau, leader of Boko Haram faction, Jama’tu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS), is reportedly dead. On Thursday, Eons Intelligence reported that his demise followed an attack by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), a splinter group. ISWAP fighters, led by its commander, Bana Duguri, stormed the Sambisa hideout of Boko Haram. Shekau was said to have blown himself to avoid being captured alive. This is not the first news about the death of Shekau. If true, ISWAP will likely make an announcement in the coming days. Who is Abubakar Shekau? According to Wikipedia, Abubakar Shekau was born in…

Notable leaders of Abia North senatorial zone have thrown their weight behind the decision of southern governors on restructuring and ban on open grazing. In this communiqué signed by notable leaders from the zone after a well attended meeting at Ohafia, they also passed a vote of confidence on Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu: Read Full Communiqué:    

Human rights activist and President of One Love Foundation, Chief Patrick Osagie Eholor has urged the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 5, Benin City, AIG Isaac Akinmoyede, to investigate the alleged threat to his life over a property. Eholor alleged that suspected land-grabbers sponsored by the Esama of Benin, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion had threatened to kill him over his property at Obe Community in Benin City. The activist, in a petition addressed to the Assistant Inspector of Police in charge of Zone 5 and signed by his lawyer, Douglas Ogbankwa, alleged that the suspected grabbers were after his life, that…

The Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has expressed disapproval with the ban on open grazing in the southern region of the country. During an interview on Channels TV on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, Malami said governors cannot deny the freedom of Nigerians to move around the country. He said, "It's about constitutionality. Within the context of the freedoms enshrined in our constitution, can you deny a right of a Nigerian? "For example, it's as good as saying the northern governors coming together to say they forbid spare parts trading in the north. Does it hold…

Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC has suspended its strike and mass action in Kaduna State against the alleged anti-labour practices of Governor Nasir El-Rufai administration. The suspension of the strike was announced shortly after the Federal Government intervention inviting both parties to an emergency conciliation meeting in Abuja on Thursday at 11 am. Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige has directed NLC and the Kaduna State Government to maintain status quo pending the resolution of issues at the conciliation meeting in Abuja.