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Kidnappings surge: Northern govs, traditional rulers demand mining suspension, unveil N228bn security fund

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Northern States governors and traditional rulers on Monday called for a six-month suspension of mining activities across the region, blaming illegal mining for the worsening insecurity in many states. The northern leaders also announced plans to mobilise N228bn to fight bandits terrorising communities across the region. Under the arrangement, each state and its local governments […]

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Constitutional role for traditional rulers, a necessity ―Fagbemi, AGF

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Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has reiterated the need to create a constitutional role for traditional rulers in the country. Fagbemi stated this while speaking at the turning-of-the-sod ceremony of the Bar building project of the Ibadan branch of the Nigerian Bar Association on Friday in Ibadan. He said this […]

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Three traditional rulers killed by gunmen at a meeting in Imo State

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No less than three traditional rulers were killed during an attack by unknown gunmen at Nnenasa community, Headquarters of Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State. The traditional rulers from the area numbering over 20 were having a stakeholders’ meeting at the local government headquarters in the community when gunmen invaded the venue and opened fire […]

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