Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has denied reports that his residence was attacked by protesting Muslim youths. DAILY POST had reported that a riot erupted in Sokoto State over the killing of Deborah Samuel, a female student of Shehu Shagari College of Education for alleged blasphemy. The unrest, according to a resident
ASUU Strike: Agreements with lecturers bear fruit next week – FG
The federal government on Friday expressed optimism that recent agreements it has reached with the University Academic Staff Union, ASUU and other unions in the education sector will bear good fruit next week. This was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Head of Press and Public Relations in the Ministry of Labour
RED LINE : Nigerians blast Adamu Garba for supporting Murder
In the wake of the ongoing Crisis in Sokoto state after a Christian Female Student was murdered in cold blood,so many extremists Muslims have come online to defend the gruesome murder of a human being citing blasphemy. Quite unfortunately, a former Senator, Adamu Garba, has made a tweet which was rather too painful for someone
Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Elected UAE President After Brother’s Death
The UAE’s long-time de facto ruler Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was elected as president on Saturday, official media said, a day after the death of former leader Sheikh Khalifa. The 61-year-old was unanimously elected by the Federal Supreme Council, WAM news agency said, becoming the ruler of the oil-rich country founded by his
Governor Tambuwal Declares 24-Hour Curfew In Sokoto
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State, on Saturday afternoon, declared a 24-hour curfew in Sokoto metropolis after protest had rocked the city. According to a post on the verified Facebook page of the Sokoto State governor, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the governor, Muhammad Bello, said the decision was “in pursuance
Crisis in Sokoto as Muslims burn down church(video)
Sokoto State is currently in disarray, tension rises as the Northern sects protest the arrest of two Muslims for the female Student Beaten To Death, Corpse Set Ablaze In Sokoto(video). Jkcyno news earlier reported that Deborah Samuel was killed and set ablaze by some Muslim students of Shehu Shagari College of Education Sokoto State. Police
Malami Withdraws From Kebbi Governorship, To Remain As Nigeria’s Justice Minister, Attorney-General
Nigeria’s Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, has pulled out of the Kebbi State governorship race, multiple sources told SaharaReporters on Friday. Malami had in April declared interest in the Kebbi State governorship race. He also distributed over 200 exotic vehicles to party members ahead of the governorship primary in
Adenike Temidayo Oladiji Emerges FUTA’s First Female VC
FUTA GETS FIRST FEMALE VICE CHANCELLOR AS GOVERNING COUNCIL APPOINTS ADENIKE OLADIJI The Governing Council of the Federal University of Technology Akure, FUTA has appointed Professor (Mrs) Adenike Temidayo Oladiji of the Department of Biochemistry, University of Ilorin, as the Eighth substantive Vice Chancellor of the University. The Council presided over by the Pro-Chancellor, Chairman
UAE’s leader Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed is dead
The United Arab Emirates’ long-ailing ruler, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, died Friday, the government’s state-run news agency announced in a brief statement. He was 73. The UAE’s Ministry of Presidential Affairs announced a 40-day period of mourning and a three-day suspension of work in all ministries and the private sector beginning Friday, including
Bishop Kukah fumes over murder of Deborah Samuel for ‘blasphemy’ in Sokoto
Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has expressed sadness over the killing of a female student of Shehu Shagari College of Education Sokoto State. Jkcyno news earlier reported that a female student who was identified as Deborah Yakubu (video) was lynched by some male Muslim students for allegedly insulting Prophet Mohammed