Kaduna Govt Debunks News on Hiring Private Negotiator for Abducted Students

The Kaduna State Government has vehemently denied hiring a private negotiator or contemplating making such a move to facilitate the safe return of school children abducted in Kuriga community, Chikun Local Government of the state. A statement issued on Saturday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Muhammad Lawal Shehu, said, “The attention of the Kaduna State Government has been drawn to an outrightly mischievous and false report in the Punch Newspaper of 9th March 2024 stating that the Kaduna State Government has hired a private negotiator to facilitate the safe return of school children abducted in Kuriga community, Chikun Local Government of Kaduna State.”

Abuja Rail Mass Transit Ready in May as Wike Move to Stop Opens Grazing

The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revealed the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) which was non-functional in the past Administration will be ready for inauguration in May as it is 95 percent complete. This feat was part of measures put in place to enhance public transportation in the FCT. This was made known during a visit by the Belgium Ambassador to Nigeria, Daniel Bertrand, to the minister in Abuja. Wike stated " When we came on board, we found out that the Abuja Light Rail was not functional and we felt that it would be a good thing for the people if we decongest the city by putting it to function. So, President Bola Tinubu directed that whatever can be done should be done, so that in his one year in office, the light rail will come on board for the use of the residents, and instead of going with their vehicles, they can take the train.

IPOB, ESN Command Headquarters Destroyed- Army

Operatives of the Nigerian Army have destroyed the Supreme Headquarters of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, and its security wing, the Eastern Security Network, ESN on Thursday.

Insecurity: Reps Advocates For Basic Security Education From Primary School

Following the unabated security incidences that seem to linger in Nigeria, the House of Representatives are calling for the incorporation of security education as a subject in the Primary and Secondary Schools Curriculum to teach children some basic security tips.. Accordingly, the lawmakers have since mandated its Committee on Basic Education and Services to ensure implementation of the idea soon.