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Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno State, has approved the appointment of 168 aides, chairmen, and members of various boards, agencies, and commissions in the state. In a statement released by the secretary to the Borno State Government, Hon. Bukar Tijjani, the appointment comprises 9 Senior Technical Assistants (STA), 81 Senior Special Assistants (SSA), and 78 Special Assistants (SA). Zulum equally approved the appointment of 104 persons as chairmen and members of various boards, agencies, and commissions in the state. The statement noted that the appointment was based on powers conferred upon the governor by Section 208(2)d of the Constitution of…

The chairman of Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State, Ado Faskari, has confirmed the killing of two residents and the kidnapping of two females by bandits who stormed Mairua community yesterday evening. Faskari, in a BBC Hausa interview, disclosed that the assailants targeted Alhaji Lado Mairua’s home while the Ramadan Tarawih prayer was being observed on Saturday night. The onslaught claimed the life of Lado Mairua, a politician and businessman. Lado’s neighbour, who raised the alarm upon realising what was happening, also got killed by the hoodlums. Narrating the ordeal To BBC Hausa, Faskari said: “The hoodlums asked the…

A stampede during an almsgiving zakat for the poor in Bauchi State has led to the deaths of four people. The stampede occurred at about 10 a.m. at the Shafa Holdings Company plc headquarters along Jos Road on Sunday. A 17-year-old identified as Naima Abdullahi is currently receiving medical treatment at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital in Bauchi. Ahmed Wakili, the state’s Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the incident and stated that as of the time he filed his report, the situation had stabilized. Wakili said the police acted swiftly upon hearing the news, adding that the police…

The Kaduna State Government has announced the release of the 287 schoolchildren kidnapped from Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area, Kaduna State. Uba Sani disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. The statement partly read, “I wish to announce that our Kuriga schoolchildren have been released. “Our special appreciation goes to our dear President, Bola Tinubu, for prioritising the safety and security of Nigerians and particularly ensuring that the abducted Kuriga school children are released unharmed. While the schoolchildren were in captivity, I spoke with Mr. President several times. He shared our pains, comforted us, and worked round the clock with…

A former minister of state for defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, says that many Nigerians have become too lazy and are no longer willing to work, instead seeking easy money. Obanikoro, who noted that while growing up, he had worked as a labourer in companies, a newspaper vendor, and a hawker, said that most Nigerians don’t want hard work again, hence the reason for hunger in the land. “I want to get rich overnight syndrome is killing Nigeria. “Nigerians must change their attitude and disposition towards life; we have become a nation of beggars, and we have to turn around,” Obanikoro said.…

Russia announced on Saturday that it had arrested 11 people, including four gunmen, in connection with the Islamic State’s attack on a Moscow concert hall, as the death toll increased to 115. Russian President Vladimir Putin has yet to comment publicly on the attack, and Moscow has not addressed the Islamic State’s claim of responsibility, even as some lawmakers pointed to a possible Ukraine connection. Camouflaged gunmen opened fire at the packed Crocus City Hall in Moscow’s northern suburb of Krasnogorsk on Friday evening, ahead of a concert by Soviet-era rock band Piknik, in the deadliest attack in Russia for…

The State Department said that the United States embassy has warned its citizens to avoid large gatherings following Friday’s terrorist attack in Moscow, Russia’s capital. No fewer than 40 persons have been confirmed killed and over 100 injured when gunmen in camouflage clothing opened fire on people at a concert in the Crocus City Hall near Moscow on Friday, Russia’s FSB security service stated. Chronicle NG gathered from several Russian media outlets that automatic weapons were used in what many have termed ‘one of the worst of attacks in Russia in years’. At least five gunmen were shown in unverified…

Super Eagles interim head coach, Finidi George has revealed the reason behind his decision to adopt a new formation in Friday night’s 2-1 victory over the Black Stars of Ghana. The three-time African champions played a 3-4-3 formation in six of their seven games at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire. Finidi, however, switched to a 3-5-2 formation against the Black Stars. “We didn’t keep the same (3-4-3 formation at AFCON 2023); we played with a 3-5-2. At the AFCON, we saw only Victor Osimhen upfront, and we felt he was doing so much alone,” the former…

Super Eagles interim head coach, George Finidi has praised his players following the team’s victory against the Black Stars of Ghana. Finidi’s side defeated the Black Stars 2-1 in a friendly at the Grand Stade de Marrakech on Friday night. It was Nigeria’s first win over Ghana in 18 years. Rangers forward, Cyriel Dessers set the tone for the victory by converting a penalty in the 35th minute. Substitute, Ademola Lookman added the second seven minutes from time following a delightful Alex Iwobi’s cross. Jordan Ayew, however, reduced the deficit for Ghana from the spot in stoppage time. Finidi said…

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Friday warned that its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, must not die in custody of the Department of State Services, DSS. IPOB issued a warning, demanding Kanu’s unconditional release, saying his death would be a trigger that would consume Nigeria. Emma Powerful, the spokesman for IPOB, accused the Nigerian government of a planned systematic murder of Kanu using the instrumentality of the judiciary. In a statement signed by Powerful, IPOB claimed that Kanu’s health has deteriorated inside the detention facilities, adding that the DSS has been using experimental drugs and practices for his serious…