Gunmen Attack Polytechnic, Abduct Lecturers In Kaduna

Some gunmen on Thursday attacked Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria in Kaduna State, abducting some lecturers and their families, the Public Relations Officer of the institution, Mallam Abdullahi Shehu confirmed the incident. He added that the management of the school alongside the police is working to ascertain the exact number of people affected. The attack occurred between 10:00 and 11:00 pm Thursday night, at the main campus, popularly known as “UPE” situated along the Zaria expressway, leaving some students injured.

Boko Haram Attacks Adamawa Community, Kill 5, Abducts Women

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have on Friday attacked Kwapre village in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State, killing five people and abducting unspecified number of women. The insurgents shot sporadically, injuring some residents while houses and property belonging to residents were destroyed. According to Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakubu, member representing Gombi/Hong Federal Constituency, the insurgents maimed some community dwellers, destroyed their homes and abducted some others.

Southern Governors Meet In Asaba, Resolve To Ban Open Grazing

The Governors of 12 States in the Southern region of Nigeria have resolved to ban open grazing of cattle in their respective States. The resolution was after the meeting of Southern Governors on Tuesday in Asaba, Delta State, noting that open grazing of cattle has caused conflicts between migrant herders and host communities resulting in loss of lives and properties.

COVID-19: UK Variant Now Found In Nigeria – PTF

The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has on Monday announced that the first UK COVID-19 variant also known as “B.1.1.7” has been detected in Nigeria.