President Bola Tinubu has said that his administration is sparing no effort in ensuring that Nigeria’s children have a solid footing for the realization of their dreams. Tinubu made the declaration in a statement released by his media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, in commemoration of this year’s Children’s Day celebration. “President Bola Tinubu celebrates Nigeria’s children,…
The Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, on Monday, affirmed Usman Ododo as the Governor of Kogi State. In upholding the election of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the tribunal dismissed the petition of Muritala Ajaka of the Social Democratic Party (SDP). The three-member tribunal led by Justice Ado Birnin-Kudu held that…
A Kano High Court has ordered Aminu Ado Bayero to cease parading from himself as the 15th Emir of Kano and also directed the police to evict him from the mini palace at the State Road. The court presided, over by Justice Amina Adamu Aliyu, gave the order on Monday. Monday’s order is effective until…
The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has hinted at plans for the resumption of cargo flights between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia. Keyamo while reeling out the achievements of the aviation sector at the 3rd ministerial updates on Monday in Abuja, said the feat would be achieved through collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)….
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has set May 29 as the trial date for Bello Bodejo, the detained leader of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore. The trial date was scheduled following the court’s denial of Bodejo’s bail application. Bodejo was apprehended by the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) on charges of…
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has expressed profound sadness at the passing of Mr. Isa Dogonyaro, a committed member of the House of Representatives. In an official statement, NACA Director General Dr. Temitope Ilori described Mr. Dogonyaro’s death as a significant loss for the agency, the nation, and the Babura/Garki Federal…
The wedding of Nigerian music star Paul Okoye, popularly known as Rudeboy, has generated significant buzz on social media following the ceremony held on Saturday in Abia State. Rudeboy shared a picture of himself and his new wife, Ivy Ifeoma Idoko, on his X (formerly Twitter) account, prompting an outpouring of congratulations from fans and…
The Kano State Government has publicly apologized to the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, following accusations of his involvement in the ongoing emirate council crisis. Deputy Governor Alhaji Abdulsalam Gwarzo extended the apology on behalf of the state during a press briefing at the Kano Government House. The crisis erupted following the Kano State…
The police have uncovered plans to unleash mayhem in the North-West state amid the Emirship tussle in Kano State. The Police Commissioner in the state, Husaini Gumel, disclosed this in a press briefing at the Government House late on Sunday. According to him, the police and other security agencies have mobilised to take down anyone…
Recent killings in some higher institutions have been condemned by the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, saying campuses should not be turned to butchers’ shops. The association, in a statement by the Universal President, Comrade Lucky Emonefe, on Monday, said such killings posed threats to education and the safety of students on campuses. “The…
Andy Murray’s French Open career ended Sunday when he went down to a straight sets first-round defeat to 2015 champion and fellow three-time Grand Slam title winner Stan Wawrinka who hailed the Briton as “a great champion”. Murray, the runner-up at Roland Garros in 2016, lost 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 in his last appearance at the…
Five farmers were left injured in a clash between farmers and cattle herders in the Hayin Kogi forest in Birninkudu Local Government Area of Jigawa. It was released in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Lawan Shiisu on Monday. “Report at the command’s disposal revealed that at 1700…
The 10th Assembly of Cross River State has unanimously reaffirmed Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, as the 10th Assembly of Cross River State. The reaffirmation of Ayambem followed a rapprochement brokered by the state governor, Bassey Otu and critical stakeholders with the 25-member Assembly in Calabar on Sunday, according to a statement by the Chief…
Fierce gales and crashing waves smashed into the low-lying coast of Bangladesh and India on Monday, as an intense cyclone started to weaken as it progressed deeper inland. Two people have been killed since Cyclone Remal made landfall on Sunday night, Kamrul Hasan, secretary of Bangladesh’s disaster management ministry, told AFP. Communications are limited by the storm,…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has taken a swipe at President Bola Tinubu’s implementation of the fuel subsidy removal and the unification of the exchange rate. He said while they are necessary, their implementation was faulty. In a Sunday statement, Obasanjo’s spokesman Kehinde Akinyemi said his principal commented a colloquium: “Nigeria’s Development: Navigating the Way Out…
The Nigerian Army has denied any involvement in the ongoing emirate tussle in Kano State, contrary to insinuations by the Kano state chapter of the Nigerian Bar Association. On Thursday, a Federal High Court in Kano issued an ex-parte order, preventing Governor Abba Yusuf from reinstating Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II. The court also halted the…
Kano State Deputy Governor, Aminu Gwarzo, has retracted his statement accusing the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, of interfering in the Kano emirate tussle. At a press conference late Sunday, the deputy governor apologised to the NSA, saying he was misguided to have made his initial statement. “The Office of the National Security Adviser…
The management of Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Kogi, has declared three-day mourning over the killing of two students of the institution by kidnappers. The CUSTECH Registrar, Ms Olufunke Hudson,disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. The students named James Michael-Anajuwe and Musa Hussein, first year students of Information Technology and Software Engineering,…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has applauded a former governor of the state, Rauf Aregbesola, for investing efforts and skills over the years to make a difference in the various public offices he had served. In a release obtained on Sunday, Oluwaseun Abosede, the Publicity and Organising Secretary, Omolaubi Progressives, a group that…
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has clarify his commitment to get rid of barriers hindering a large scale of homeownership in the country. In his speech at the unveiling ceremony for the Renewed Hope Housing Delivery Portal held at ministry headquarters in Abuja recently, the minister disclosed that the government…
Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have dismantled a four-man kidnap syndicate, arresting four suspects dressed in military uniforms and rescuing two victims. During a parade of the suspects, State Commissioner of Police CP Waheed Ayilara pledged to eliminate criminal elements in Akwa Ibom, aiming to make the state safe for visitors, tourists,…
In observance of this year’s Children’s Day, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) emphasized that no child should be born with HIV, particularly in an era of advanced medical technology. Dr. Temitope Ilori, the director-general of NACA, underscored that Children’s Day, celebrated annually on May 27, reminds us of the preciousness of…
Unidentified gunmen attacked the Akpoha community in Afikpo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State late Saturday, resulting in the deaths of three individuals. During the attack, which occurred late Saturday night, numerous residents sustained various injuries while fleeing for safety. Among the victims were a member of the State Neighborhood Security Watch (NSW), a female…
Numerous worshippers are feared dead following the collapse of a mosque in the Papa Ajao area of Mushin, Lagos, on Sunday. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon at a mosque located on Yusuf Street, Papa Ajao, Mushin. Details remain limited at this time. Nosa Okunbor, the Public Relations Officer for the Lagos State Emergency Management…
The Kebbi Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced the death of one of its pilgrims, Tawalkatu Busare Alako, from Jega Local Government Area. Alhaji Faruku Aliyu-Enabo, Executive Chairman of the board, disclosed this in a statement in Mecca, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on Sunday. He said the deceased died on Saturday after a brief illness, adding…
The Federal Government has filed a lawsuit against the Governors of the 36 States of the Federation at the Supreme Court over alleged misconduct in the administration of Local Government Areas, LGAs. In the suit marked: SC/CV/343/2024, which was filed by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, the…
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has taken full responsibility for their 2-1 defeat in the FA Cup final to Manchester United on Saturday. Guardiola admits his game plan in the first half “was not good”. City were looking to complete a double Double this season, after winning the Premier League for the fourth time in…
The Arewa Social Contract Initiatives, a Non Governmental Organisation, has charged the dethroned Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, to vacate the ancient city in the spirit of peace and stability. The group, who summoned an emergency meeting of the 19 Northern States in Kano, worried that the sudden return of the dethroned Emir Bayero…
Stakeholders and members of North Central All Progressives Congress, APC, have called for the establishment of the North Central Development Commission, NCDC, to address issues affecting the region. In separate speeches at the APC North Central zonal meeting held in Lafia on Saturday, the stakeholders explained that the region had been hit by too many…
The Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) has denied claims that the NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, facilitated the return of the dethroned Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, to the ancient city on Saturday. The spokesperson for the office of the NSA, Zakari Mijinyawa, described the claims as false. Mijinyawa, who spoke in Abuja, was…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said that the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, couldn’t have returned to the ancient city without the Federal Government’s backing. In a Saturday post on X, Atiku, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), warned that any attempt to destabilise the peace of Kano…
