We remain grateful to the Almighty God for yet another Year attained as a country, united by a common destiny and resolute in our determination to overcome the several challenges along the path to build the great and prosperous Nation of our dream. 2. I salute the courage and resilience of all Nigerians, which was…
Barely nine days before the commencement of the 2021 African Cup of Nations in Cameroon, health concerns and injuries constrain have forced the Super Eagles of Nigeria to alter her final 28-man list for the mundial. According to information made available by the Nigeria Football Federation, lively forward Victor Osimhen’s positive test to the coronavirus…
President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2022 appropriation bill and the Finance Bill 2021 into Law in keeping with the tradition of restoring a predictable January to December fiscal year. The President signed the documents in the Presidential Villa in the presence of Senate President Ahmed Lawan, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila,…
The Chairman of Gbenga Power Foundation, Gbenga Power Oyekunle has assured the people of Ifelodun, Offa, Oyun and the entire Kwara South of his continued support including the vulnerable. Gbenga Power who gave this assurance during his annual Christmas-New Year empowerment programme and distribution of food items in Igbaja, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara…
While Nigerians are still wagging their tongues over the emergence of a so-called hijabi as the new Miss Nigeria, as if in a vicious cycle, another so-called hijabi (Adar Yusuf Ibrahim—a Somali Student) emerged as Miss University Africa Beauty Pageant. I cannot really tell when our universities became arena for beauty contest; though I don’t…
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday again made a big push for immediate rehabilitation of the old Moro Bridge following his visit to the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing. At a meeting with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Works and Housing in Abuja, Alhaji Babangida Hussaini, the Governor got assurances that…
Our attention has been drawn to a cooked-up story by a faceless group or individual on an alleged endorsement of the 2023 Kwara North Governorship bid by the Rt. Hon. Engr. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, the Speaker Kwara State House of Assembly To start with, the last time the Speaker Engr. Danladi-Salihu visited Baruten was in the…
TEXT OF THE PRESS CONFERENCE ADDRESSED BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND CULTURE, ALHAJI LAI MOHAMMED, IN LAGOS ON THURSDAY, 30 DEC, 2021 TO SHOWCASE THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE BUHARI ADMINISTRATION DURING THE OUTGOING YEAR 2021 Gentlemen, good morning, and thanks for honouring our invitation to this press conference which, in line with our…
The Nigeria Football Federation has urged the public to disregard report in some media that the Interim Head Coach of the Super Eagles, Augustine Eguavoen dropped Leceister FC forward Ademol Lookman from the final squard of the of the Eagles to the 2021 AFCON tournament in Cameroon. In a terse statement from the NFF,…
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has issued the following Statement: “An official source in the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque stated that it was decided to restore the physical distancing measures in the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, starting from…
The Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Bello Masari, has told residents of the state to arm themselves and confront bandits terrorizing them. According to the governor, the security officials alone cannot tackle insecurity in the state. Speaking during a media parley in Katsina, Masari stressed that the number of security personnel in the state was…
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF has confirmed the appointment of Jose Peseiro as the Head Coach of the Super Eagles weeks after terminating the appointment of Gernot Rohr. The Confirmation was contained in a communique issued after the virtual Executive Committee of the NFF held today Wednesday 29th December, 2021. According…
The Federal Government, Tuesday, expressed readiness to end the ongoing marginal bid round, which had award 57 licenses. The Federal Government had in June last year, commenced a bid round for the fields, which are mainly in the Niger Delta. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), which replaced the defunct Department of Petroleum Resources…
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned President Muhammadu Buhari decision to decline assent to the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2021. In a statement signed by President, NBA, Olumide Akpata, noted that in withholding assent to the Bill, the President merely exercised a prerogative constitutionally available to him within the broader context of the rule…
By Olatidoye Akeem The old students of the Usman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto under the umbrella of Usman Dan Fodio University , Sokoto Alumni Association (UDUSAA)Kwara State branch would hold it reunion and inauguration of new Executive on Friday, December 31st 2021. According to the Secretary of the association, Barrister Abdulmalik Abdulmajeed,the programme is expected…
Federal Government has sought collaboration of the World Bank in skills enhancement for senior secondary school teachers. Executive Secretary of National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC), Dr Benjamin Abakpa, made the call in Abuja during a courtesy visit on him by Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE), led by Aisha Garba. He revealed…
The Peoples Democratic Party ward chairman in Sapele, Delta State, Peter Agboghoroma, popularly known as Okponughari, has been reported dead. According to PUNCH Metro, some family members have been insinuating that he was poisoned at a social gathering he attended on Sunday. The politician was said to have died on Sunday, shortly after returning from…
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has given reasons why the President, Major Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), would not sign the new electoral law insisting that the law has not captured the interest of all Nigerians. He stated this in a phone-in program on Radio Kano while responding to questions…
The Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union, IEDPU has reelected a retired Director of the Department of State Services, Alhaji Aliyu Otta Uthman,fsi,as its National President. The reelection of Alhaji Uthman was part of the highlight of the 56th edition of the Union’s annual national conference that was concluded at Oke-Oyi, the headquarters of Ilorin…
Contrary to earlier report on the inferno at the popular Supermarket in Abuja, another footage has emerged where some of the items evacuated were seen gathered at a location. The video:
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has seized over eighth million capsules and tablets of Tramadol as well as over fifty six thousand bottles of codeine among others in major raids in Lagos State. The breakthrough followed the order for sustained surveillance on some targets at Satellite town and Alaba Rago areas of Lagos ahead…
On behalf of government and people of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari condoles with President Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africans and the global Christian body, particularly Anglican Communion, over passing of Archbishop Emeritus, Desmond Tutu, 90, on Sunday, December 26, 2021. President Buhari believes the death of the iconic teacher, human rights activist, leader of thought, scholar…
A popular supermarket in Abuja, ‘Next Cash n Carry’ has been engulfed by fire. Unconfirmed reports say the inferno started mid-day Sunday 26th day of December. Footage of the unfortunate development can be seen below: Meanwhile, another footage has emerged on social media of some people taking the advantage…
The Financial Secretary-elect of the All Progressives Congress, APC Kwara Chapter, Hon Abdulganiy Tola Kure has commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for nominating Hon Ibrahim Akaje as a cabinet member of his administration. Hon Kure in a statement he personally signed in Ilorin the state capital described the nomination of Hon Akaje as one that…
The National President of Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union IEDPU, Alhaji Aliyu Otta Uthman,fsi,has,again, commended the Executive Governor of Kwara State,Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, for his exceptional diligence and glittering patriotism, saying that the Union absolutely agreed with the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Emirs and Obas,Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari,…
• _Says govt to unveil new waste management initiative_ • Emir, IEDPU hail AbdulRazaq’s passion for Kwara Kwara state Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq at the weekend said Ilorin is clearly the fastest growing state capital in the central region, a feat he linked to the peaceful atmosphere in the town. The Governor said the capital city…
Super Eagles’ Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen, has named his 28-final list of the Super Eagles of Nigeria for the 33rd Africa Cup of Nations taking place in Cameroon 9th January – 6th February 2022. According to information posted by the Nigerian Football Federation, NFF on its verified social media handle, Eagles’ Captain, Ahmed Musa,…
Federal Government has increased hazard allowance for Medical Doctors by Eight Hundred Percent. According to a memo from the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission sighted by this medium, NYSC Medical Doctors also benefited from the increment by over Six Hundred Percent. By implication, medical doctors from Five Thousand Naira would now be…
I rejoice with Christians in Nigeria as they join fellow believers all over the world to celebrate this season. It is a special period that brings peoples of the world together with one purpose; to celebrate togetherness, joy, peace, and above all, to share love with one another through exchange of goodwill and gifts. For…
Tomorrow, 25th December will be celebrated as the Xmas Day by many Christians world wide. In spite of that, there are many other Christians who are not celebrating the day as the birthday of Jesus. They are of the opinion that he was born in either June or October, not December. This controversy is difficult…
The Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Engr. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu has sent warm greetings to Christians in Kwara, Nigeria and across the globe as they celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. “It pleases me to celebrate with and congratulate my brothers and sisters on this joyous occasion of Christmas celebration as they…
The Federal Government has, in the spirit of festive season, declared movements in passenger trains across the Nigerian Railway Corporation system, free of charge. A communique from the Nigerian Railway Corporation which confirmed this development explained that the gesture is to enable Nigerians travel for the celebration of Christmas and new year. The…
In Ilorin, the Kwara State Capital, a truck carrying cooking gas from Lagos lost control of the engine at Unity Round About. Motorists are advised to avoid Unity- A Division Round About as men of the Fire Service, NSCDC and Police are making frantic efforts to put the situation under calm.
Is Shatu Garko really a hijabite or a scarfite? And is her emergence as Miss Nigeria really a good news for the Muslims worthy of celebration? I will address these questions. But before then, other questions are as relevant. What are the criteria for choosing the most beautiful lady in Nigeria? Are ladies really beautiful?…
The United Arab Emirates agencies, National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Emergency Management Authority, NCEMA and the General Civil Aviation Authority, GCAA have suspended entry passengers from four African countries. The four suspended countries are Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia. According to the agencies in their statements posted online, the suspension which would take effect from…
The Vice Chancellor, University of Abuja, Professor Abdul-rasheed Na’allah has expressed worry over how the award of professorship in Nigerian universities has become bastardized and turned into ‘chieftaincy titles without diligent assessment by the federal government’s regulatory bodies. Professor Na’Allah stated this in Abuja at a forum where researches were presented on how to march…
Today witnessed the launching of National Home Grown School Feeding Programme in Kwara State by Governor AbdulRazaq. Although, the school feeding programme was originally conceived by the Federal Government for children in primary one to three, the AbdulRazaq led administration extended the programme to capture all primary school children in the state. The Immediate past…
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday laid the 2022 budget before the state parliament, with capital expenditure grabbing 55.3 percent of the fiscal plan and the remaining 44.7percent going for recurrent. The budget is 12.5 percent bigger than the revised budget of 2021, and focuses on completing ongoing projects and initiating new ones in…
Kwara State University, Malete has confirmed the appointment of Dr Wasilah Kikelomo Sallee as the new Registrar of the institution. Dr. Sallee has a doctorate degree in educational management, a B.A. and Master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Ilorin. She had worked as Registrar of Fountain University in Osogbo. Until her recent…
The Chairman,Senate Committee on Health, Dr. Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe, will on Saturday preside-over the opening ceremony of the 56th edition of the annual national conference of the Ilorin Emirate main sociocultural organisation, Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union, IEDPU. A statement signed by the Union’s National Publicity Secretary, Abubakar Imam, on behalf of the National President…
Protocols For the third time since we assumed office in 2019, I am presenting to this Honourable House a fiscal document which points the next phase of our service to the people of Kwara State. Over this period of time, we have delivered on our many electoral promises to restore the glory of Kwara State…
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has sent names of new commissioner nominees to the House of Assembly for screening and subsequent confirmation. The Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Engr. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu made this known while reading a message from the Governor to the lawmakers at the plenary today. The names of the…
The Federal Government has declared Monday 27th, Tuesday 28th December 2021 and Monday, 3rd January 2022 as public holidays to mark Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day celebrations respectively. Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, felicitates with Christians and all Nigerians at home and…
Gov presents 2022 budget Wednesday Kwara State Government has approved the dualization of Yebumot Al -Hikma University-Adeta Roundabout-Oloje Road to ease traffic gridlock, lessen travel time and support industrialization potentials of the state. The approval for the construction of the road was given Tuesday morning at a meeting of the State Executive Council, held in…
Kwara State House of Assembly has urged the State Government to set up a Panel to probe activities of the defunct Kwara State Public Private Partnership Bureau, KP3. This was part of the resolutions of the House after considering the Report of House Committee on Public Account on the Report of Auditor General on the…
National Chairmanship Aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Alh. Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar has donated 500 bags of Rice, 15 Cows and One Million Naira Cash gift to Christians in Zamfara State to mark Christmas. Chairman of the APC, Yari’s Camp, Alh. Lawal M Liman said, the former governor of Zamfara State have been supporting…
President Muhammadu Buhari has declined assent to the 2021 Electoral Act Amendment Bill, stating that signing it into law would cause trouble among the political parties in the country. According to reports, the letter of rejection of the bill, which is before the President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, will reportedly be read…
On Monday morning, December 20, the social media was awash with an article titled ‘It Does Not Take 15 Years’. It was written by a leading samurai of the Saraki dynasty, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi. Abdullahi, author, former editor, minister and commissioner, qualifies to be called a public intellectual by any fair standard. However, there is…
Kwara state chapter of the People Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday agreed to zone the party’s ticket for the 2023 governorship election to the Northern part of the state. This is contained in a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Tunde Ashaolu According to the party Spokeperson, he said “the zoning was done after series…
Gabriel Boric has become Chile’s youngest-ever president-elect with an unexpectedly large victory over his far-right rival in a polarizing race. Boric, 35, garnered nearly 56 percent of the vote compared to 44 percent his closest rival, Jose Antonio Kast got in a poll that recorded participation of tens of thousands of Chileans. …
Kwara State Government has called for more partnership with corporate bodies and individual philanthropists to improve access to healthcare. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq, made the call at the official launch of Ayishat Oloyede Comprehensive Healthcare Centre, built by the . Commissioner for Water Resources, Alhaji Femi Agbaje Whyte in Atari, Offa. Represented his deputy, Mr Kayode…
Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board ( JAMB) will soon commence the sale of application documents/ registration for the 2022 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination( UTME) and Direct Entry(DE). According to information, the Board, is at the moment, engaging its core functionaries in a series of intensive training exercises to ensure that once the date is announced,…
The Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN) has urged the newly elected executive of International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria to be good ambassadors of the country by upholding the tenets of Journalistic ethics in the discharge of their duties. In a congratulatory statement to the new leaders, the National President of MMPN, Abdur-Rahman Balogun said…
Former Senate president Bukola Saraki has been showered with prayers and praises as he built a mosque in Agbaji, his family house compound in Ilorin. Saraki said he in a Facebook post that he built the mosque to fulfil the promise made to his late father, Oloye Olushola Saraki. “Before my father, Oloye, passed away,…
Depot Nigerian Army, Zaria has graduated 4,828 soldiers of the 81 Regular Recruit intake. speaking during the passing out ceremony at Chindit cantonment in Zaria, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya called on the personnel of the Nigerian Army to be responsive and professional in the discharge of their duties. Faruk Yahaya,…
Today marks exactly sixteen years since the passage to eternal glory of one of the most accomplished participants in the march to the greatness of Ilorin Emirate,Shaykh Muhammad Kamaldeen Habibulahi Musa Al-Adaby. He died on Sunday(December 18,2005) after sojourning for approximately a century(100 years) on the surface of the soil. He is widely acknowledged…
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Friday congratulated the state contingent that won the president’s schools debate which ended on Thursday, telling the students their feat has again strengthened confidence in the public school system and pledging government’s continuous investment in human capital development. “I commend the public school children for the feat that is…
Today, December 17, 2021 Ilorin, the renowned citadel of Islam,learning and peace,would be playing host to dignitaries from all walks of life and from far and near who would converge on the city,particularly at the palace of the Emir of Ilorin to witness the turbaning of Shaykh Sulaiman Faruq Onikijipa as the new and fourth…
Fadilat Sheik Sulaiman Farooq Onikijipa, alias Al-Miskinu Billahi is a renowned Islamic scholar who has millions of fans in Nigeria and across the globe. Sheikh Sulaiman Onikijipa was born on the 25th of February, 1962, was born to the Onikijipa family by Alhaja Aminat Faruq: the daughter of Fadilat Sheikh Sa’adullahi (Al-Imam). Sheikh…
I tried hard if I could find something good to write on. Unfortunately, all the available options—topical issues—are horrifying; to say the least. A former president of Nigeria who cannot be exonerated from the mess we find ourselves said the present President has done his best and it is a waste of time to expect…
The importance of security can not be overemphasized. It is requisite to the conduct of free, fair and credible elections in Nigeria. In planning, coordination and deployment matters relating to electoral processes, well-coordinated security is a fundamental requirement for success. Adequate security ensures the free movement of electoral staff, materials, voters, candidates and observers on…
The family of a man identified as Olalekan Odunare, who jumped into a Lagoon located in the Epe area of Lagos, has begun the search for him. The Nation learnt Olalekan is said to be a holder of an Ordinary National Diploma (OND) certificate and a worker at Alaro City, a mega estate along the…
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto state has again advised President Muhammad Buhari to recruit and train local citizens from areas where banditry and other forms of criminalities are rampant as Special Forces. The governor stated this when he received the governors of Katsina, and Kano states, Aminu Bello Masari and Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje…
In appreciation for the untiring efforts of the Corps to rid their community and Kwara State at large of criminal elements and ensure security of lives and property, the Agbonda community in Omu Aran, ifelodun local government area of Kwara State has donated an operational vehicle and bike to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence…
Protocols Mr. Chairman, the Chief Launcher, the Guest Speaker, distinguished guests, gentlemen of the press, ladies and gentlemen, I must confess that I cannot fathom the reason why the Organising Committee of this Book Presentation settled for me as the person to review this beautiful piece of intellectual effort. But even then, when I was…
A member of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Honourable Rilwanu Aminu Gadagau has been reportedly killed by gunmen in the State. This sad development was confirmed by the Clerk, Kaduna State House of Assembly while briefing newsmen in Kaduna state on Wednesday. Until his death, Honourable Gadagau was the lawmaker representing Giwa…
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that he has every right to contest the 2023 election assuring his supporters that he will not turn down their clamour for him to contest for president in 2023. Tinubu made the declaration on Tuesday in Abuja after a closed-door meeting with members of…
The Nigerian journalists have been urged to be alive to their responsibilities by being gate keepers of Information and ensure that the public get factual account of events at all times . Chairman of Sobi FM Chapel of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Comrade Dare Akogun said this in his opening remarks at the maiden…
Kwara State Bureau of Micro Small and Medium Scale Enterprise Bill Twenty Twenty-one has been submitted to Kwara State House Assembly by Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq. The Speaker, Engineer Yakubu Danladi-Salihu read the letter to his colleagues at the plenary on Tuesday. The bill seeks to provide for the establishment and promote investment in Micro and…
According to report, this young man that can be seen jumping into lagoon at Berger Bridge in Epe, Lagos was said to have threatened anyone who tries to rescue him
Kwara state Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq late Monday assented to an Executive Order 001 to ease off many bottlenecks that make doing business cumbersome in the state. Signed at a dinner for captains of industry and members of the business community in Ilorin, the executive order represents a milestone in the government’s efforts to bolster Kwara’s…
The National Universities Commission, NUC has named the University of Ibadan, UI as the best federal institution in the country for 2021. The NUC made this known at a two-day capacity building workshop organised by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund in Abuja Monday. Speaking at the event, Professor Peter Okebukola, NUC’s former executive secretary, noted…
The Ministry of Interior has described as false and misleading news making round on some social media platforms claiming that the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has declared all marriages conducted by Ikoyi Marriage Registry to be illegal and invalid. Permanent Secretary and Principal Registrar of Marriages, Ministry of Interior, Dr Shuaib Belgore made…
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Civil Society Organisation has said it discovered a plan by former president Olusegun Obasanjo to organize some civil society and other critics of the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration to form a coalition that will mount additional pressure on already fragile state of politics and insecurity in Nigeria. This was contained in a statement issued…
Journalists have been urged to take their health seriously, particularly undertaking periodic medical check up, to prevent the spread of terminal disease and avert the risk of untimely death. The advise was given by an occupational health coordinator from the Kwara state ministry of health Dr Fatimah Lah, while carrying out medical screening of members…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has expressed optimism with the resilience and doggedness displayed by troops of the Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery (NACA) and Nigerian Army Training Centre (NATRAC) in their efforts at combating banditry and other security challenges in Kontagora and Niger State in general. The COAS made…
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF has sacked Super Eagles’ handler, Gernot Rohr after 64 months as Nigeria’s longest serving coach. The NFF has also appointed former Super Eagles’ captain, Augustine Eguavoen as the Technical Adviser of the team on an interim basis. The appointment was confirmed following a virtual meeting of the NFF Executive Committee…
Sheikh Ahmed Gumi has debunked reports suggesting that his brother was kidnapped by bandits. MalamTukur Mamu, the Dan-Iyan Fika and Media Consultant to Gumi, who signed the statement says: “Our attention was drawn to yet another fake news that the biological brother of Sheikh Dr. Ahmad Abubakar Gumi has been kidnapped by bandits. “While it…
Borno State Governor Prof. Babagana Zulum at the weekend praised the efforts of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State to improve infrastructure and maintain peace for the development of the state. “We came and we saw that Kwara is so peaceful. We have also seen some infrastructural development in the city (Ilorin). The peaceful nature…
The Soun of Ogbomoso in Oyo State, Oba Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade III, is dead. According to sources, Oba Ajagungbade III died at the age of 95. He died after spending 48 years on the throne.It was gathered that the monarch died Saturday night at the age of 95. Late Oba Oyewuni Ajagungbade…
Lanre Omotoso The Catholic Bishop of Ilorin Diocese, Most Reverend Paul Olawoore has urged the Federal Government not to remove fuel subsidy at this present time, in order not to increase suffering of the Nigerian masses. Bishop Olawoore gave the advice at the Third Carol service of Christian Fellowship of the Nigeria Union of Journalists,…
Kwara state Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Friday presented the staff of office to the new Emir of Lafiagi Alhaji Mohammed Kawu Kudu, urging him to make his reign peaceful, progressive, and a pride to his people and the state at large. The monarch, the 14th royal head of the emirate, ascended the throne on 30th…
In the face of the growing security challenges in the country, appeal has gone to the well meaning individuals and the entire people in the country not to leave the security duties in the hand of the security agencies alone. The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC Ahmed Abubakar Audi…
A retired Permanent Secretary in Kwara State, Dr Zubair Erubu, is currently in kidnappers’ den. According media reports, a member of his family, who craved anonymity, confirmed the incident. Erubu was abducted around 10pm on Thursday at Ago-Oja, Asa Local Government Area of the state. The retired top civil servant, who is also the Magaji…
The Sokoto carnage where people were burnt beyond recognition should unsettle and prick the conscience of the most callous government anywhere in the world.Whether that disturbs Nigerian Government or not is not the concern of this column. I leave that to the Nigerian public to discuss. Whatever their conclusion, this carnage will remain one of…
Katsina state commissioner for science and technology Dr Rabe Nasir, has been reportedly killed in Katsina. The tragic incidence happened yesterday night when the Gunmen stormed the residence of the commissioner and killed him. Details about how the bandits had access to his apartment despite security presence is still unknown.
The Minister of Interior ,Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has said that the ministry will not relent in its efforts at training personnel in charge of internal security to foster safety and security of citizens across the country. Ogbeni Aregbesola stated this while declaring open the Ministry of Interior 2nd Ministerial strategy Retreat ,Themed : “Developing Internal…
The National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS) has concluded arrangement for the release of the 2019/2020 examination results for Kano state students, today, Thursday, 9th December, 2021 This decision was reached following a top level discussions between the representative of the Kano state government under the Commissioner of Education, Malam Muhammad Sanusi Sa’id…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has charged Kenneth Minimah, a former Chief of Army Staff, with fraud involving alleged misappropriation of N13 billion meant for arms purchase. Mr Minimah was charged alongside an erstwhile Chief of Accounts and Budget of the Nigerian Army, A. O. Adetayo, a major-general, and the former Director, Finance…
As President Muhammadu Buhari visits Lagos State tommorow, the State Traffic Management Agency, LASTMA has enjoined motorists and other road users to conduct themselves peacefully and follow the tentative traffic arrangements in the state. The agency in a statement by its spokesperson says Ahmadu Bello Way, from Adeola Odeku Intersection to Adetokunbo Ademola by Eko…
Nigeria is to collaborate with the Republic of Belarus to enhance mutual benefit of both countries. President Buhari stated this in Abuja while receiving in audience a Special Envoy of President Alexandar Lukashenko of Belarus, General Victor Sheiman. The President told the Special Envoy that he was impressed with the progress Belarus had made in…
The Saudi Arabian Government has announced suspension of all flights from Nigeria to the country due to presence of Omicron Virus. Some reports says there are also plans to repatriate some Nigerians currently in the kingdom. Sources at Malam Aminu Kano international Airport and Saudi consulate in Kano confirmed the development to Journalists. Details later
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the sack of the management of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) over the strike by the Nigerian Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE). The strike by the NUEE left areas serviced by the AEDC without power for hours on Monday. The areas serviced by the company are the federal capital…
Police Ban Use and Sale Os The sale and use of fireworks in Abuja before and during the Yuletide is now against the law, as police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have banned its use and sale. DSP Josephine Adeh, the police public relations officer (PPRO) in the FCT, made this known in a…
Kwara State University, Malete, says it will adopt hybrid mode (Virtual and Physical) for its 8th and 9th convocation, as First Lady Aishat Buhari and six other distinguished Nigerians would be awarded honourary doctoral degree. Vice Chancellor, Kwara State University, Malete, Professor Muhammadu Mustspha Akanbi disclosed this at a media briefing to begin the combined…
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, will by December 8 decorate 72 lawyers with the Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) title. A statement by the Director of Media and Information of the Supreme Court, Dr. Akande Festus, indicates that the conferment would hold at the main courtroom of the apex court. The…
The Nigerian political space has been filled with many intrigues – Political parties trying to outdo one another in power game; politicians criss-crossing from one political party to another in an attempt to be ‘recognized’; and the followers out-witting one another with posts on social media to advance the cause of their ‘benefactors’. In Kwara…
The Lagos State Government has sealed off Dowen College in the Lekki area of the state over the gruesome death of 12-year-old Sylvester Oromoni. The school was sealed off today by officials of the state government. Lagos State Commissioner for Information, Gbenga Omotosho, confirmed the development to newsmen. The father of the deceased boarding student…
