President Muhammadu Buhari will make a New Year broadcast to the nation Friday, January 1, 2021 at 7am. This is contained in a statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media, Garba Sheu. Television, radio and other electronic media outlets are enjoined to join the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA)…
Kaduna State Government has ordered the demolition of Asher Hotel in Barnawa over its alleged plan to host nude and sex party. Asher hotel has been in the news for some days for advertising the first ever sex party in the state.
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday signed the 2021 Appropriation Bill of N13,588,027,886,175 into law. The signing was conducted this morning at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja. This was confirmed Personal Assitant on New Media to President, Bashir Ahmed on Thursday via his Twitter handle. It would be recalled that National Assembly, last…
Nigeria in Diaspora Commission, has reiterated its commitment to rescue Nigerians on death row in abroad. Chairperson of the commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa stated this when the family of a Nigerian, Sulaimon Olufemi, sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday, in Lagos approached (NIDCOM) seeking its intervention to save him. The News Agency of Nigeria…
The Chief Magistrate Court 1 sitting in Dutse presided by Batula Dauda has convicted one Sabi’u Ibrahim Chamo for a charge bordering on defamation of Character of the Executive Governor of Jigawa State Alhaji Muhammadu Badaru Abubakar. Sabi’u Chamo was accused of making a post on his Facebook page and made a malicious statement about…
The Kwara State Civil Service Commission says over 97% of civil servants who sat for the 2019 promotion examination have been promoted to various grade level applicable to each candidate. Chairman of the Commission Alhaja Habibat Anike Yusuf stated this while speaking with newsmen in Ilorin, Kwara State. Hajia Yusuf explained that Out of 1700…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB , has said that no date has been fixed for the commencement of sales of the application documents for its 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The board’s Head, Media and Information, Dr Fabian Benjamin, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on…
As the nation contends with mounting security challenges,the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union( IEDPU) has called on the Federal and Kwara State Government to pay greater attention to the security of lives and property of the citizens. The Union made the call in a communique issued at the end of its 55th annual national conference,…
A Call has gone to Joint Admission Matriculation Board(JAMB) to consider Government Secondary Unity School Afon Kwara State, for its Computer Based Test(CBT) entrance into the nation’s tertiary Institutions, to ensure more accessibility for prospective Candidates in the area. A cross section of indigenes and old Students of the School, made the call,in an exclusive…
The Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Mathew Hassan Kukah ah has denied calling for a military coup in the country. He stated this while responding to questions on his recent Christmas’ message which generated a lot of controversy. “What I thought is my innocent message which is something I do all the time, which I released…
Auxiliary Bishop of Owerri Catholic Ecclesiastical Province, the Most Reverend Moses Chikwe has been reportedly abducted by yet to be identified gunmen. A statement issued by the Archbishop of Owerri, the Most Reverend Anthony Obinna indicated that the sad incident took place on Sunday evening in Owerri, the state capital. The primate charged faithful to…
Lack of proper parental care has been identified as the main cause of increasing cases of drugs and substance abuse among the youth. This was the submission by various speakers at the maiden meeting of United Kaiama Women held in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. A muslim Cleric, Mallam AbdulRahman Shehu from University…
NMA Insists on Testing Covid-19 Vaccine Before Giving it to Nigerian The Nigerian Medical Association has insisted that COVID-19 vaccines being imported into the country must undergo a quick clinical trial before it is administered to citizens. NMA President, Professor Innocent Ujah, who stated this on Monday said reactions to vaccines differ among different races….
Kwara State Government has reiterated its commitment towards embarking on programmes and policies that will boost agriculture and rural development. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq stated this at a community function at Okeya-ipo in Irepodun Local Government Area of the state. Governor AbdulRazaq said his administration would give top priority to agriculture to boost food production and…
The Federal Controller of Works Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola, says the total shutdown of the Third Mainland Bridge would be lifted at midnight 24 hours ahead of schedule. Popoola told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos that the total shutdown had to be lifted because the contractor was able to fasttrack…
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked state governors to disclose the security votes for their states in 2021. SERAP stated this in a statement on Sunday by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare and called for measures to prevent the misuse and embezzlement of public funds in the name of security votes. “Disclose details…
The Niger State Police Command has arrested the village head of Tungan-Iliya and 10 other persons over alleged banditry in Mashegu Local Government Area of the state. Police spokesman in the state, ASP Wasiu Abiodun, said in a statement on Sunday in Minna that following intelligence report received on Dec. 25, a police team went…
Before 2015 like many Nigerians if someone walked up to me and said that Nigeria under the tenure of a President Buhari would experience the kind of desperate situation we are now in, I would consider the person a Looney and proceed promptly to give him a verbal roasting. And if another were to tell…
Federal Government has hit back at the Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Hassan Kukah, warning him not to fuel disharmony in the country. This is coming after the Bishop in a christmas message accused President Buhari of nepotism. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed who hit back in a statement issued in Lagos…
The representative of Kwara Central Senatorial District at the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe has assured the people of his constituency that the hope of having a Federal College of Education sited in the district is much alive. Oloriegbe who gave the assurance yesterday while speaking at the 55th National Conference of the Ilorin…
The armed men told Mr. Hussaini that since he’s a lecturer he must give them their “cut” from recent salary arrears payment university lecturers received from the Federal Government
As the world celebrate birth of Jesus Christ, Christians have been called to use the occasion to pray for peace, security, prosperity of the nation and an end to covid-19 pandemic. Chairman, Gbenga Power Foundation, Honorable Gbenga Oyekunle made the call in a statement personally signed by him to mark this year’s Christmas celebration. Honorable…
“Al-Fitnah—insecurity, injustice, discord, dissension, civil strife, persecution, oppression, trial and torment—is worse than killing”; declares the Qur’an (Q2:191). All the above are among the meaning of fitnah; and they are all present in Nigeria. So, fitnah is worse than killing. The dead have had their fate sealed. It is either to Hell or to Paradise….
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated the Christian community in the state on the Christmas festive season, praying the Almighty God to make it a remarkably joyful one for all. “His Excellency sends his best wishes to the Christendom in the state and beyond on the occasion of another Christmas which symbolises the birth…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has assured Nigerians that the nation would soon exit the current wave of recession. The party also assured that the federal government would always mobilise all legitimate assets to ensure the safety and security of all Nigerians. The secretary of the APC Caretaker Committee, Sen. John James Akpanudoedehe, in a…
Majority Leader, Niger State House of Assembly, Binta Mamman has been impeached. Binta Mamman is the first female majority leader and the only female in the House of Assembly.
Niger State Governor and Chairman North Central Governors Forum, Abubakar Sani Bello has sympathized with the family of Sheikh Ahmed Lemu over the demise of the renowned Minna-based Islamic Scholar. In a condolence message, Governor Abubakar Sani Bello described Sheikh Ahmed Lemu as a renowned Islamic Scholar, intellectual, Author and Educationist who served in the…
The newly posted Commissioner of Police Kwara State Command, Cp Mohammed Lawal Bagega psc, has taken over duty from the else while commissioner of Police, Cp Kayode Egbetokun. Cp Mohammed Lawal Bagega hails from Bagega in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Bsc) in Political Science, he did…
The Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU) on Wednesday has suspended its 9 months old strike, ending a protracted industrial action that started since March 2020. ASUU National President, Biodun Ogunyemi made the announcement during a news briefing in Abuja, explaining that the development followed consultations with its National Executive Council (NEC).
A gunman has shot dead three police officers who were called to a domestic violence incident in central France. The suspect, 48, said to be known to authorities on child custody issues, was later found dead, officials said. A woman had fled to the roof of a house in a remote village near Saint-Just in…
President Muhammadu Buhari has received the end of the year report on Covid-19 just as he extended the mandate of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 till the end of March 2021. This is underpinned by the new surge in the number of cases and the bid for Vaccination. The president disclosed this Tuesday…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, says activities of some individuals who have been visiting prominent personalities across the nation, parading themselves as Ambassadors of the commission has come to it’s notice. A statement by EFCC, head of Media and Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren which appreciates support of all stakeholders in the fight against corruption…
US President-elect Joe Biden has been vaccinated against Covid-19 live on television in a campaign to boost Americans’ confidence in it. The 78-year-old incoming president got the Pfizer vaccine at the Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware. His wife Jill received the shot earlier, the presidential transition team said. Biden told Americans “there’s nothing to worry…
The Federal Government has extended the deadline issued to all telecommunications operators in the country to block all Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) without National Identification Number (NIN). Three (3) weeks extension for subscribers with NIN from 30th December 2020 to 19th January 2021…” “Six (6) weeks extension for subscribers without NIN from 30th December 2020…
The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), has released the result of the 2020 National Business Certificate (NBC) and National Technical Certificate (NTC) examinations. The examinations were conducted nationwide between September 21 to October 15, 2020. Prof. Ifeoma Mercy disclosed this during an interactive session with newsmen at NABTEB’s national headquarters, Ikpoba Hill, Benin,…
Primate, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Archbishop Henry Ndukuba gave the assurance during a thanksgivings service of Igbomina Anglican Communion at Ijomu-Oro, Irepodun Local Government of Kwara State.
Police in Katsina State have rescued eighty-four victims of kidnap mostly Islamiyya school children from the hands of bandits in Mahuta village of Dandume Local Government Area of the state.
Unknown gunmen on Saturday evening kidnapped the Edo State Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa, along Oza Road, in Orhiomwon Local Government Area, of the state. The gunmen reportedly killed his official driver, before abducting Mr Okungbowa. According to News Agency of Nigeria, a senior civil servant who prefers to be anonymous, said the incident happened…
Babies ‘failing to breathe and cry’ sooner after birth are deprived of oxygen and are said to have birth asphyxia. The term birth asphyxia is a clinical state characterized by diminished blood flow or gas exchange to or from the fetus in the period immediately before, during, or after the birth. With prompt and effective…
President Muhammadu Buhari’s Personal Assistant on New Media, Bashir Ahmad, has described Abubakar Shekau, leader of the Boko Haram sect as a “terrible liar.” Ahmad made the remark in response to Shekau’s claim of abducting the students of Government Science Secondary School in Kankara area of Katsina State. The Boko Haram leader had claimed that…
As part of Christmas activities to put smile on the faces of less privileged in the society, a Non Governmental Organisation, Sustainable Goals Achievers has celebrated Christmas Carol with the children of Hope Orphanage Idofian in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara. Founder of the organisation, Mr Isaac Adeleye said the carol was organised for…
The Governing Council of Federal University, Lokoja (FUL), Kogi, has announced Prof. Olayemi Akinwumi as the new Vice-Chancellor of the institution. Chairman, Governing Council of the university, Sen. Chris Adighije, confirmed the appointment at a news conference in Lokoja, Friday. Adighije said the new vice-chancellor was appointed following the exit of the former Vice-Chancellor, Prof….
Professor Abdulkarim Sabo Muhammed has emerged as the new Vice-Chancellor, Federal University Dutse. The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman Governing Council of Federal University Dutse, Alhaji Ahmed Alti who made the announcement at a news conference in Dutse, said thirty-five professors applied for the position and three best candidates emerged from which council chose Professor Abdulkarim Sabo…
The planes were grounded in March 2019 following two deadly crashes. Investigators accused Boeing and the U.S Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials of “attempting to cover up important information”. Boeing said it was reviewing the findings and took them “seriously”, while the FAA defended its conduct. The FAA said the U.S Senate Commerce Committee’s report…
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has commiserated with the Nigeria Police Force , the people of Baboko , Ilorin and the immediate family of the Commissioner of Police in Cross River State Mr. Lanre Jimoh who died earlier on Friday. “His Excellency received the report of the death of CP Lanre Jimoh with sadness and…
A Professor of Communications and Dean Postgraduate School Bayero University Kano, Professor Umaru Pate has been appointed Vice-Chancellor Federal Univerity Kashere, Gombe State. Professor Pate before his appointment as the Vice-Chancellor, was the Dean, School of Postgraduate, Bayero University, Kano and President Association of communications scholars and practitioners of Nigeria. Currently, he is managing a…
This is mass abduction taken to the next level. It is unprecedented, certainly in Nigeria, and probably in the globe.
UNICEF has intervened in the United Kingdom’s food crisis. This came for the first time in its 70-years of existence. With COVID-19 exacerbating pre-existing food insecurity issues in many countries across the globe, the sixth largest economy on the planet has found it is no different. The UK has an estimated, 2.4 million children, living…
Report just reaching Maxilens News now says hundreds of schoolboys kidnapped last week from a boarding school have been released. Katsina State Government, where the boys were taken, said the 344 freed were in good condition and expected home within hours. None of the kidnapped group were killed, According to Katsina State Government. The attack…
Katsina State Governor Aminu Masari has debunked the news that abducted Kankara boys have been released as broadcast by Arise TV and a tweet credited to Abike-Dabiri, Chairperson Nigerian Diaspora Commission. Governor Masari debunked the fake news that the boys have been rescued while speaking to BBC Hausa Service. Meanwhile, the Executive Chairman Nigerian Diaspora…
A Chieftain of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, NNPP, has said that he is set to take over from President Muhammadu Buhari come 2023 and Asiwaju Tinubu can not stop his ambition. He said that 2023 will certainly be a year of surprises, noting that the Nigerian youth were fed up with the old politicians…
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has commiserated with the people of Igosun and the family of former Deputy Governor of the state Deacon Simon Adedeji Sayomi who died late Wednesday. “The Governor received the news of the death of His Excellency the former Deputy Governor Adedeji with sadness but with total submission to the dictate…
Pakistan returns $1 Billion of Saudi Arabia’s loan over Kashmir disput Pakistan has returned $1 billion to Saudi Arabia as a second instalment of a $3 billion soft loan, as Islamabad reaches out to Beijing for a commercial loan to help it offset pressure to repay another $1 billion to Riyadh next month, officials said…
Despite the order by the Federal Government to reopen four land borders; Seme border in the South- West, Illela and Maigatari borders in the North- West, and Mfun border in the South-South part of the county, the ban on importation of rice, poultry, among others remained enforced. Maxilens News gathered that the Federal Government insisted…
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, NCDMB says plans to set up Liquified Petroleum Gas, LPG depots in kano and Niger States in Northern Nigeria. The Board’s General Manager, Research, Statistics and Development, Abdulmalik Halilu stated thisthis during a sensitization and stakeholders workshop for the media in the North West geo political zone held…
Federal Government has suggested that Nigerians can now dial *346# to retrieve their National Identification Number (NIN). The Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy made this known on its official Twitter Handle, Wednesday Night. Nigerians are however expected to be charged N20 for the service, a development that has generated controversy among the citizens….
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday said youth empowerment and gender inclusion remain top priorities of the administration as part of its strategies for inclusive growth and development. The Governor spoke in Ilorin, the state capital, at a town hall meeting organised by the Kwara State representative at the Northern Governors’ Forum’s Committee on…
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday ordered the immediate opening of four land borders in the country. Buhari’s directive was made public by the Minister of Finance at the end of the virtual Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting. Land borders to be opened are Seme in the Southwest, Illela in Sokoto State, Maigatari in the Northwest,…
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj has approved the issuance of Umrah Visa to intending Umrah pilgrims from Nigeria for the year 2021. The approval signals the acceptance and the commencement of registration of Umrah pilgrims by Nigeria Hajj Operators, Maxilens News gathered. The Latest Visa which was first issued by the Saudi Arabia consulate in…
The Federal Government has inaugurated two lequified Natural Gas plants in kano stated, target at enhancing power supply for the development of industries. The state minister of petroleum Resources Timipre Sylva Flagg up the inauguration in kano. He said the projects were designed to ensure adequate access to gas and power supply to industries in…
Executive Director, National Centre for Agricultural Mechanization, NCAM, Dr. Muideen Kasali, gave the advice at a capacity building for tractor operators and training for youth and women on integrated farming in Ilorin, Kwara State.
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Tuesday presented a budget proposal of N123,091,307,468 to the House of Assembly, describing the fiscal document as a product of wide consultations with the electorate and designed to reflect current economic challenges. The proposal contains provisions for payment of the minimum wage once government reaches a deal with the…
One of the Justices of the Supreme Court, Justice Ibrahim Saulawa disclosed this at the unveiling of the national headquarters of the Muslim Lawyers’Association of Nigeria (MULAN) on Tuesday in Abuja.
Dr Razak said that in view of the present second wave of COVID-19, the state Ministry of Health had scale up its risk communication strategy so that people would be aware and adhere to preventive measures.
In a 4:30 audio message sent to DAILY NIGERIAN on Tuesday morning, the leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau, said his group abducted the schoolboys because Western education is against the tenets of Islam.
The meeting took a different dimension after it commenced as thugs brandishing various weapons breached the security of Arewa House, vandalised properties and chased out participants and stakeholders.
Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Magashi, has assured Nigerians that all the boys missing in Kankara Government Secondary School, Katsina State will return home in the next few hours. He gave the assurance on Sunday when he led a delegation of the Federal Government, including the service chiefs to Katsina to symphathise with the…
Last Friday, Nigerian Media was awashed with the story of unspecified number of students Kidnapped at Government Science School, Kankara, Katsina State. The timing of the incident is bizarre as it coincide with the visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to his hometown Daura, Katsina state,. 333 students were reported missing and many parents and the…
Anthony Joshua brutally knocked Kubrat Pulev out in the ninth round of their world heavyweight championship fight at The SSE Arena, Wembley, on Saturday night. Joshua floored Pulev heavily on three occasions, twice in the final round, and ended the fight with a vicious right hand to retain his IBF, WBA and WBO titles. The…
Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the assassination of a senior member of the People’s Democratic Party in the State, Fatai Aborode. Aborode was shot dead on his farm in Ibarapa North LGA, Olugbenga Fadeyi, Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed. The Chieftain who recently defected to PDP was shot dead on his farm along Apodun…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has confirmed Seven Hundred and Ninety-six new cases of COVID-19 across the country. According to the NCDC update for yesterday, Two hundred and fifty-eight cases were recorded in Abuja, Two hundred and forty-eight in Lagos, One hundred and seventeen in Kaduna and fifty-two in Katsina. Ogun – twenty-seven,…
Arab media has reported that Saudi Arabia deported a number of non-resident Indians (NRI) living in the Gulf state for protesting against the highly controversial register introduced by the far-right Hindu nationalist government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Inspired by Shaheen Bagh Protests in India last year, where a group of mainly Muslim women organised…
At hand to receive the President at the Helipad were the Emir, His Highness Alhaji Umar Faruk Umar, leading the members of the Emirate Council and a parade of colorful horse riders and courtiers.
Ameen Alarape-Ayinla eulogises Senator, Dr. Rafiu Ibrahim as he clocks 54 on earth A People’s Democratic Party, PDP youth stakeholder in Ilorin- West Local Government Area of Kwara State, Alhaji Ameen Alarape-Ayinla has joined millions of well wishers and supporters of the former Senator that represented Kwara South senatorial district at the National Assembly in…
A Twenty three year old HND 1 Student of the Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State, Oladipo Opeyemi Juwon has been sentenced to nine months imprisonment by Justice Mahmood Abdulgafar of the Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin over his involvement in internet scam. A statement by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ilorin…
Dr Kasali said the youth should use the fabrication skills learnt during the 21-day training programme to help Small and Medium Enterprises in their localities to fabricate agricultural machines, as well as train others to achieve Federal Government’s industrialization policy for the sector.
unfortunately not only by the vicissitudes of life, but also by our engrossment with our smart phones. We are literally betrothed to our smart phones and divorced from the Qur’an.
El’rufai said the state was experiencing a rising rate of COVID-19 infections, warning that government is considering several options to manage the situation.
This was contained in a message from the Governor addressed to the Speaker, Engineer Yakubu Danlad-Salihu and read before his colleagues during plenary today.
As at the time of filing this report, the former pensions reform chairman was still being attended to by court-assigned medical officers.
Details of the meeting shared by members of the APC NEC disclosed that just before the proposal to dissolve all the States, Zonal and local government level organs of the party, the Vice President, who is a legal luminary himself cautioned that arbitrarily dissolving those party organs would be open to legal challenges which could have a good chance of succeeding and hurting the party down the line.
Three females named Zala, Nima and Run Run and one male called Kiumbe were tested after displaying mild symptoms, the report says.
Kwara State House of Assembly has urged the state road traffic management Agency, KWARTMA, to intensify enlightenment programme on use of road signs in partnership with unions of commercial drivers and business owners
Alhaji Uthman, in a statement signed by the Union’s National Publicity Secretary, Abubakar Imam, described the development as a great honour to the Union and a worthy end of the year gift to the people of Ilorin Emirate.
The address will come up on Thursday according to a tweet by President’s Personal Assistant on Social Media, Lauretta Onochie.
Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Tanko Muhammad, will next Monday swear-in the new 72 legal practitioners recently elevated to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SANs).
Governor Ortom who met with the couple today, counselled them to always settle their differences amicably and shun the emptationt of engaging in violence.
He said that any act of hooliganism hiding behind lawful and peaceful protests will be dealt with decisively to ensure peace and stability in the country.
The Public Accounts Committee of the House, initiated the inquiry in the course of engaging tertiary institutions and other agencies on their financial audit reports for 2018-2019.
Zulum, who was among 8 winners in different categories, became the first Governor to win the prize while serving his first term.
The court ruled in favour of aggravated life sentences for several military officers, including former pilot lieutenant Mustafa Ozkan, as well as civilians who helped plot and carry out the scheme.
A statement by the Secretary to the Kano State Government (SSG), Alhaji Usman Alhaji also called for a disciplinary action against the faculty member that stirred up the controversy which attempted to embarrass the governor and the good people of Kano state.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Secretary to the State Government, Barrister Chris Ezem.
Governor AbdulRazaq was in Maiduguri to commisserate with Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum and the people of Borno over the killing of farmers around Zabarmari.
Parts of the fundamental objectives of the policy is to seek a way for drastically reducing the number of out-of-school children, to integrate Islamiyyah and Tsangaya system into conventional system of education.
He made this call during the inauguration of Radio Nigeria Ogo-Ilu 89.3FM at Oko, Surulere Local Government Area of Oyo State and decried the role played by CNN in reporting the Lekki Toll Gate protest.
Examination malpractice is rife in every part of Nigeria. Most national as well as internal examinations are marred by large scale cheating. Teachers, principals, examiners and invigilators are accomplices.
President, Soil Science Society of Nigeria, Professor Bashir Raji made the call in an exclusive interview with Lanre Omotoso in Ilorin.