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– The CAN chairman of Kaduna chapter, Reverend John Hayab, has condemned the new religious preaching regulation law in the state – A bill, which will subject preachers to screening by government agency, was introduced by Governor Nasir El-Rufai during his first term as governor of the state – Hayab …

-A singer based in the northern part of Nigeria has gotten himself into trouble for some disturbing lyrics in his song -The young man was sentenced to two years in prison -Reacting, social media users wondered if there was freedom of speech in the country The singer identified as Mohammed …

This Weekly Bulletin focuses on selected acute public health emergencies occurring in the WHO African Region. The WHO Health Emergencies Programme is currently monitoring 77 events in the region. This week’s edition covers key new and ongoing events, including: Cholera in Nigeria. Ebola virus disease in Democratic Republic of the …

CAIRO (Reuters) – Islamic State said on Wednesday its West African branch carried out an attack on a Nigerian army base in northeastern Borno state and that its fighters killed 12 soldiers. A military source put the toll higher, saying up to 25 soldiers were killed after insurgents traveling on …

Kayode Idowu, Damaturu Yobe State House of Assembly on Monday elected the Speaker and deputy speaker of its seventh assembly. Mr. Ahmed Lawan Mirwa, representing Nguru II constituency and  Mr. Auwalu Isa Bello of Mamudo constituency were both elected Speaker and Deputy Speaker respectively. The two were elected unopposed by …

Jigawa state command of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, says it has arrested 186 persons in connection with different illicit drug-related cases. This was stated by state commander Obi Josephine Ruth, at a press briefing on the commemoration of the World Drugs Free day with the theme of …

Sokoto state governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has disclosed that his government spent no fewer than 17 billion naira on agricultural activities during his first term in office. Tambuwal who spoke in Binji local government during the official flag off of the sale of fertilzer for 2019 wet season, added that, over 80 …

– Kebbi governor has hailed security agencies for their resilience in waging war against banditry and other crimes in the state – Atiku Bagudu said his government would continue to support them to ensure that they maintain peace and tranquility in the state – The governor, however, urged the agencies …

Kaduna State Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has welcomed the judgment of the court on the Bill seeking to regulate religious preaching in the state. The association described the judgment as a huge relief to all peace-loving people in the state. Chairman of CAN in Kaduna State, …

– Nigerian rapper, Folarin ‘Falz’ Falana, has slammed Kano state governor, Abdullahi Ganduje – Falz did this in reaction to the report that the governor jailed a Kano singer, Mohammed Yusuf, for joking about him in a song – It was gathered that the singer was reportedly sentenced to two …