Editorial

Former Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament and Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, has called on the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, to have a rethink on its decision to deploy soldiers to The Gambia if incumbent President Yahya Jammeh refuses to step down at the expiration of his tenure on January 18.

The Sokoto State government said it will conduct proficiency test for all teachers working in public schools in the state.

The authorities in The Gambia have shut down a radio station known for its criticism of President Yahya Jammeh.

The Borno State Government has clarified the arrest and detention of the Chairman of Mafa local government area of the state, Shettima Lawan, who was falsely reported by some media outlets as having links with the Boko Haram terrorists.

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria, IMN, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to obey the rule of law and release its leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky.

The Nigeria Police has announced a plan to set up a squadron made up of over 700 mobile personnel of the force in Kafanchan, Kaduna State.