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Zamfara: ALGON charges civilian JTF to fight bandits
The Zamfara chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), has urged the Nigeria Police Force to permit the Civilian Joint Task (CJTF), to carry rifles to ease the fight against bandits in the northwestern state.
Imams, Islamic scholars urge President Buhari to wipe out terrorist activities in Nigeria
Imams and Senior Islamic scholars from the 36 states of the Federation at the FCT on Friday called on President Muhammadu Buhari to leave no stone unturned towards wiping out terrorists activities in the country.
South-west Ulamas back President Buhari’s second term bid
Religious leaders from all the states in the South-west region have thrown their weight behind the second term bid of President Muhammadu Buhari.
20 caregivers kidnapped in Katsina released
The 20 caregivers who were kidnapped on December 23 in Jibya Local Government Area of Katsina State have regained their freedom, the “Ulama” council, the highest spiritual organ of the Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’a Wa’ikamatis Sunnah has said.
Kano commissioner, four others jostle for deputy governor’s office
Following the resignation of the erstwhile Deputy Governor of Kano state, Prof. Hafiz Abubakar, on Sunday, many contestants have expressed their interest in replacing him.
NAHCON: We are still computing 2018 Hajj fares
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria says it is still computing cost of various components that make up the total package of the 2018 Hajj fares.
State police beginning of true federalism – Governor Abubakar
Gov. Mohammed Abubakar of Bauchi State says the creation of state police will begin the implementation of true federalism in the country.
Zamfara deputy governor to sponsor mass wedding for 100 widows, divorcees
The Zamfara State Deputy Gov. Malam Ibrahim Wakkala, says he will sponsor the mass wedding of 100 prospective couples in the state.
President Buhari thanks Kano citizens for warm reception
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed appreciation to the government and people of Kano state for the warm, rousing welcome accorded him during his two day official visit to the state.
Group commend North for not retaliating alleged IPOB attacks
The Coalition of Northern Groups have commended the general response by northerners by heeding the calls for restraint in the face of provocations by IPOB.
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