Month: April 2021

We fervently pray that Year 2021 Ramadan—for Nigerian Muslims—should remain the worst. Don’t get me wrong. It means subsequent Ramadans should be better than this. Insecurity, for the first time in the history of Nigeria, is considered to be worse than the Nigerian Civil War. This should not generate unnecessary argument. It is a reality—a…

Residents of Kanamma in Yunusari Local Government Area of Yobe State are currently taking refuge in the bush as they fled their homes following an ongoing attack by Boko Haram militants. This is coming barely 24 hours after reports claimed that the Boko Haram spiritual leader, Abubakar Shekau had appointed a new War Commander. Kanamma…

The Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru says the Nigerian Army will overcome the recent drawbacks experienced in some parts of the Northeast with renewed vigour and counter operations. The Army Chief stated this while briefing newsmen shortly after an operational brief at the headquarters theater command Operation Lafiya Dole, Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri….

A senior officer of the Lagos State Police Command has said that a directive had been given for the release of Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, aka Baba Ijesha, from custody. The source said due to the ongoing strike by members of the Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria, courts had ceased from sitting and the suspect…

Pursuant to the recent approval of the promotion of senior Officers by the Federal Road Safety Commission and the need to strategically reposition the Officers for optimal performance, the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi has approved the redeployment of Officers, in the capacity of Deputy Corps Marshals, Assistant Corps Marshals, Corps…

The Kwara State House of Assembly has frowned at the indiscriminate construction of Bumps and Speed Breakers on Roads across the state. This followed a motion on notice titled “Indiscriminate Construction of Bumps and Speed Breakers on Roads in Kwara State” moved by a member representing Ekiti Constituency, Honourable Abolarin Ganiyu Gabriel at the plenary…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency(NDLEA) Kwara state Command says it has arrested 109 suspected drug traffickers, and recovered 48 Gramma of Cocaine between January and April this year. The state Commander of the Agency ,Mr Ambrose Umoru stated this while declaring open a workshop on the Effects of Drug Abuse and Trafficking on Security…

By Aminah Adekunle Federal Government wants anyone with fact – based information, memoranda and testimony on the Federal Polytechnic Offa, FEDPOFFA, to make it available in an effort to improve the institution. President Muhammadu Buhari who was a visitor to the Polytechnic made the call today in Offa through the Chairman Presidential Visitation Panel to…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) has said that the board will introduce the use of USSD code as an option to the SMS process of generating a profile code for registration. This, it said, was part of measures it had put in place to address some challenges experienced by candidates of its Unified…

Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano state, with the federal government delegation under the chairmanship of the Chief of Staff to the President, Prof Ibrahim Gambari with Ministers of Defence, Justice, Aviation, and Water Resources, Sultan of Sokoto, who was represented by Wazirin Sokoto, Emirs of Hadejia, Ningi, Kazaure, Abaji, Matawallen Borno among many Emirs…

The Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu has expressed shock over the death of Mallam Yusuf Idris, son of the Emir of Gwanara, His Royal Highness, Dr Abdullahi Sabi Idris, OFR, the Kotokotogi II. “Indeed from Allah we come and unto Him is our final return, my condolences go to my…

The recent table released by the Progressives Governor’s Forum, PGF where Kwara State is eminently put on the top has further shown that Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is leaving no one in doubt in his quest to transform Kwara into an enviable state. The Voice of Kwara Progressives, VKP made this assertion in a statement issued…

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) under the leadership of His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Saad Abubakar, CFR,mni has been following heedfully and meticulously how the country and indeed, the world at large, have been so much inundated with barrages and deluge of lies, fabrications and smear campaigns being churned…

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), has described Saturday’s attack on the house of the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma as Barbaric. The NGF Chairman and Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, described it as criminality taken too far. Uzodinma’s country home in Omuma, Oru East Local…

The funeral prayers and burial of late Hajia Maryam Ado Bayero, the mother of Emirs of Kano and Bichi will hold tomorrow, Monday. Hajia Maryam Ado Bayero, the wife of late Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero and aunty to Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari died at a Cairo hospital, Eygpt on Saturday….

By Ameerah Kamaldeen Indigenes of Kwara State studying in various higher institutions across the country have been advised to pay more attention to their studies so as to excel in life. Former President, National Association of Kwara State Students, NAKSS during 1992/93 set, Barrister Suleiman Jabata gave the advice at the association’s annual week held…

The Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu has sent his condolences to the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero and Emir of Bichi, Alhaji Nasir Ado Bayero over the demise of their matriarch, Hajia Maryam Ado Bayero. Rt. Hon. Danladi-Salihu in his condolence message also commiserated with the Emir of…

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has commiserated with the Emir of Kano Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero and Emir of Bichi Alhaji Nasir Ado Bayero over the death of their revered mother Hajiya Maryam, describing her as a great woman from whom great men had descended. The Governor also commiserated with the people of Ilorin Emirate,…

Kwara State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt Hon. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu has congratulated one of his predecessors, Rt Hon. Isa Bio on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. “The contributions of my senior colleague, Rt Hon Ibrahim Isa Bio at every level of governance he had the opportunity to serve would remain indelible because of his leadership…

Today, there is an unfortunate fashion in public discourse that makes leaders in politics, religion, and civil society liable in the present for every statement they have ever made in the past – no matter how long ago, and even after they have later rejected them. This insidious phenomenon seeks to cancel the careers of…

Does feeding Muslims in Ramadan need state intervention in Nigeria? I do not think so. This is because the Nigeria State, as at the time of this write up, is a democracy not a theocracy. It is democratic; not theocratic. This is the factual fact. This is not to say it cannot be a theocratic…

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated the Emir of Ilorin Dr. Ibrahim Sulu Gambari as he clocked 81 years, describing his reign as transformative and hugely beneficial to the emirate and the state as a whole. In a statement commemorating the 81st birthday anniversary of the Emir who is the chairman of the Kwara…

The Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu has extolled the virtues of the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Traditional Council of Chiefs and Obas, Dr Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari as the first-class Emir turns Eighty-One. Rt. Hon. Danladi-Salihu in his congratulatory message issued by his Chief Press Secretary to the Emir…

By Lanre Omotoso

The recent fire incident that gutted the Katsina State House of Assembly Chamber which was recently renovated has been described as sad and unfortunate. Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu made this known while sympathizing with his counterpart and other members of the Katsina State House of Assembly. Engr….

Green Africa Youth Initiative is a NGO focused on promoting entrepreneurship spirit and goals of entrepreneurs in Africa. In taking a lead in this course, we are organizing the maiden edition of GAYI Entrepreneurship Summit 2021. The Summit is focused on giving young minds the needed information they need to make way for success in…

The Senate has approved $1.5billion and €995million external loan requests by President Muhammadu Buhari. The approval was sequel to the consideration of the report of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts presented by its Chairman, Sen. Clifford Ordia (PDP-Edo) during plenary. The president had in May 2020 sent a letter to the senate…

The Emir of Ilorin, Mai Martaba, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari has appointed Professor Badmas Olanrewaju Yusuf as the Chairman of the National Hijrah Ummatul -Islamiyyah, Kwara State Chapter. Yusuf replaces the former chairman of the association, Justice Abdulkadir Orire who died recently. A statement signed by the association’s secretary, Imam Abubakar says :”The cleric’s appointment is…

The Senate, on Tuesday, has ordered investigation into assault allegations leveled against the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Danladi Umar in a petition received by the red chamber. The Petition was brought to the floor by Senator Istifanus Gyang (PDP, Plateau North). The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, referred the petition to the Senate…

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over “the sudden and tragic death of President Idriss Deby of Chad on the front line, fighting against rebel soldiers.” Reacting to the incident on Tuesday, President Buhari said: “I’m deeply shocked and devastated by the sudden death of Idriss Deby on the battle front to defend the sovereignty…

Kwara State Government on Tuesday began the induction of at least 130 health workers who were recently recruited into the state civil service, a step meant to improve patient-to-health giver ratio and better medical service delivery in the state. “We have recruited at least 90 nurses, 19 doctors and at least 20 other allied workers….

Kwara State Government has been urged to put in place appropriate Price Control Mechanism to halt perennial hike in prices of food items and other essential commodities in the state. This followed a Motion on Notice entitled ” Need to Control High Cost of Food Items in Kwara State” raised by a member representing Kaiama-Kamanje-Wajibe…

According to Aljazeera the son of the deceased President General Mahtama Kaka has been appointed by the military council as the new Interim Chadian leader . The national army of Chad read on national radio, “the newly re-elected President Idriss Déby has died of wounds he received while commanding his army in battles against rebels…

The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) has agreed to implementat financial autonomy for state legislative and judiciary institutions by May 2021. Chairman of the NGF, Dr Kayode Fayemi gave the assurance after a meeting with the Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari at the Statehouse. Fayemi maintained that the Governors forum has never…

The University of Abuja has insisted that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, lacked constitutional power to admit students into universities, noting that JAMB is only a regulatory body. This was as the university denied last week’s allegations by JAMB that it was engaging in “Illegal admissions”, outside the constitutional provisions. Quoting the relevant…

It has come to the notice of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Zone C (South East), a social media report in a junk online blog (Everydaynews), purporting the split of NUJ into two. Our investigation shows that Petrus Obi, who runs the blog, which he has turned into an instrument of blackmail since his…

Jose Mourinho has been sacked by Tottenham after just 17 months in charge. The Portuguese replaced Mauricio Pochettino as Spurs manager in November 2019 and guided the club to sixth in the Premier League last season. They are currently seventh, having picked up two points from their past three league games, and were knocked out…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has raised alarm about the emergence of some fake Twitter accounts masquerading as a genuine Twitter handle of the Executive Chairman, Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa. Some of the fake Twitter accounts include @AbdurasheedBawa, @AbdulrBawa and @AbdulRashidBawa1. One of the fake Twitter handles: @AbdulRashidBaw1, which was created in February following…

The Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso over the crisis that rocked the Northwest Zonal Congress in Kaduna last week. The suspension was contained in a letter issued to the former Kano Central Senator by a faction of the party signed by its Secretary, H. A. Tsanyawa….

People in the Eastern flank of Sokoto State and other parts of Sokoto state who have been inundated by the violence of cross border marauders have again been advised by Gov. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal to shed their lethargy and provide timely as well as actionable intelligence to security operatives in order to checkmate the activities…

The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has expressed readiness to stage a nationwide peaceful protest on April 19 to further push home its demand for financial autonomy for the judiciary. This threat contained in a circular obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, dated April 16 and signed by the Deputy…

Ghanaian actress Rosemond Brown, popularly known as Akuapem Poloo, has been sentenced to three months in prison for posting a naked photo of herself on social media beside her son. She broke down in tears after the judge read out the sentence in the court in the capital, Accra. In the photo, posted last July…

Kano Pillars Football Club has officially signed a short-term deal with four-time Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions, Kano Pillars. The club in a statement by its Media Officer, Rilwan Malikawa, on Friday said Musa signed the short term deal at the club’s secretariat on Thursday. Shortly after signing the deal, the Super Eagles captain…

The Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has asked Oduduwa Republic agitators to enlist their plans for Muslim children and women in the proposed Oduduwa Republic. MURIC also wants to know if there is any provision for civil shariah which “Yoruba Muslims have been demanding for ages.” The Islamic group said it was drawing the attention of…

I was in Briniwa—a local government in Jigawa State—on Tuesday evening at sun set. This was when the Muslims who started Ramadan on Tuesday were breaking their fast. Suddenly I saw a mustered group of people at a spot. Initially I was fear stricken being a Nigerian in Nigeria as many evil thoughts crossed my…

The House of Representatives Committee on Judiciary said it will engage the Nigerian Governor’s Forum and relevant stakeholders to ensure judicial financial autonomy. The Chairman of the committee, Rep. Luke Onofiok, made this known during a meeting with the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) in Abuja. JUSUN commenced a nationwide strike on Monday, April…

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday said the administration looks forward to signing a new memorandum of understanding with the Nigerian Navy to renew the partnership between the military institution and the International Aviation College Ilorin. The Governor regretted that the MOU the Navy signed before his assumption of office was “abused”, saying his…

The Police Command in Niger has paraded one Umar Jibril, for allegedly killing a muslim cleric he claimed was his wife’s lover. Jibril, a resident of Enagi village, in Edati Local Government of the state, was arrested on Tuesday, according to Mr Adamu Usman, the Niger Police commissioner. Usman told the News Agency of Nigeria…

Ogo Ilorin, a socio-cultural association has congratulated the Emir of Ilorin, the Ilorin Emirate Islamic Council led by the Chief Imam, Dr Muhammad Bashir Imam Solihu and the entire Muslim Ummah on the commencement of Ramadan fast 1442AH. National President of the Association, Alhaji Murtadha Babanbariga in a congratulatory message made available to newsmen enjoined…

Paris St Germain (PSG) reached the Champions League semi-finals despite a 1-0 home defeat by holders Bayern Munich, on Tuesday, as they progressed on away goals. This was after a 3-3 aggregate result in a thriller that was on a knife edge until the final whistle. Bayern striker, Eric Choupo-Moting scored the only goal before…

Twenty-four hour curfew has been imposed on Nyuwar, Jessu and Yolde communities in the Balanga Local Government Area of Gombe state with immediate effect. The Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, who made the announcement, said the decision followed the violence that erupted in the communities. This was contained in a statement…

A court in the United Arab Emirates has jailed a woman for three months after she was found guilty of looking through her husband’s phone without his knowledge. The woman’s husband filed a lawsuit against her, accusing her of violating his privacy, and she was put on trial. A court in Ras Al Khaimah –…

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday welcomed the beginning of Muslims’ holy month of Ramadan marking the commencement of 30 days of fasting. In a message to the nation to mark the occasion, Buhari prayed to Allah to accept “our sacrifices and increase the unity, solidarity, peace and prosperity of the nation.” Buhari, according to a statement…

As Ramadan fast begins across the globe, the Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Yakubu Danladi-Salihu has felicitated with the Muslim faithful calling on them to be steadfast and support the government with prayers. Rt Hon Danladi-Salihu in his felicitation message to the Muslims reminded them to use the opportunity of the blessed…

The Sultan Of Sokoto and the President of Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alh. Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Tuesday April 13 as the first day of Ramadan. Maxilensnews gathered that Sultan of Sokoto announced the sighting of the new crescent, Monday evening in Sokoto at a public address, saying that the new moon was…

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated Muslims on the dawn of another Ramadan (fast), calling it a renewed opportunity for the faithful to seek God’s forgiveness and recommit to the ideals of Islam. “I join the Muslim community, especially in Kwara State, to thank the Almighty Allaah for another opportunity to witness another Ramadan….

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has called on leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in North Central State of Plateau, Niger, Nasarawa, Kwara, Kogi, Benue States and the FCT to unite and work together as the success of the party in the next national elections depends on its ability to win across the North…

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has directed the Muslims to look out for the crescent (moon) of Ramadan 1442AH from Monday. Abubakar gave the directive on Sunday in a statement issued by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto. “This is to inform the Muslim Ummah that…

By Lukmon Tajuddeen The government of Nigeria through its various laws and agencies ensures the supervision and regulation of businesses in the country. This is to ensure the ease of doing business for investors, entrepreneurs, business-oriented persons as well as safeguarding the interests of the customers. For almost two decades the country’s supervision agencies of…

National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its nationwide industrial action. This comes 10 days after the doctors commenced the strike, leaving many patients unattended across various government-owned hospitals in the country. NARD President, Dr Uyilawa Okhuaihesuyi, confirmed the suspension of the strike to newsmen on Saturday in Abuja.

Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, recently rated the second best university in Nigeria, has been thrown into darkness, due to N29 million debt being owed the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC). The electricity company has cut off power supply to the University since the end of February, 2021. The University cannot even boast of generator…

By Abubakar Umar The Physical Planning Authority PPA as disassociated self from giving approval for constructing a Mosque Umul Hairat memorial central mosque located beside Catholic Dioses Church at Tanke Junction area of Ilorin the Capital of Kwara State. General Manager of the Kwara State Physical Planning Authority, TPL Sikiru Abiodun Oyinloye denied the involvement…

Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Mr Muhammed Bagega has ordered full scale investigation into the Share/Kang­e/Sagbe conflict. A statement by the spokesperson, Ajayi Okasanmi says men from the Squadron Fifteen Mobile Force along with other sister security agencies have restored calm at the warring communities. The statement also confirmed the death of one Azeez Shuaib…

Here we are again, it is knocking at our doors. The august visitor which comes once in a year. Whenever it comes, it is never in a hurry to leave. He makes sure he spends 29 days with us, it may choose to make it 30 days. This I think is based on the arrangement…

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Governing Councils of five federal universities in Nigeria. They are: University of Ibadan (UI) University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) University of Lagos (UNILAG) Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile-Ife and Maritime University in Delta. The approval is contained in a statement by Mr Sonny Echono, Permanent Secretary, Federal…

The Department of State Services (DSS) has debunked rumour making round that the late official driver to President Muhammadu Buhari, Mr Sa’idu Afaka, was detained or tortured by the service before his death. A statement by Dr Peter Afunanya, DSS Public Relations Officer on Thursday in Abuja, said that reports in some section of the…

No fewer than 80 inmates who escaped from a correctional facility in Owerri, Imo State have returned to the Prison. A source said, “About 17 of them returned on Tuesday and on Wednesday, we saw more than 20 returning back. But they are mainly those on awaiting trial, those who have less prison term and…

As the month of Ramadan is fast approaching, the Chairman, BUA Group, Alhaji Abdulsamad Isyaku Rabiu has warned its dealers against the hike of commodities prices, threatening to withdraw the dealership license of anyone found hiking prices of the commodities. Rabiu also assured that there would be no hike in the prices of products from…

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has said that the state government will soon secure the freedom of the abducted students of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanisation, Afaka in the Igabi Local Government Area. He stated this on Wednesday while receiving five of the 39 students abducted by bandits who invaded the school on March…

Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo SAN and Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi on Wednesday decorated the new acting Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, with his new rank in the State House, Abuja. This followed the approval of Usman Baba’s appointment as acting IGP by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday. Recalls that Minister of…

The Kwara State Civil Service Commission has announced vacancies for applicants into various ministries, departments and agencies in the state. The Permanent Secretary of the commission, Mal. Jiya Goshi stated that the application portal kwaracscjobportal.com will be opened from Friday April 9th to Sunday April 18th 2021. According to the release, applications are expected to…

The newly appointed Ag. Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, holds a Masters in Public Administration (MPA) and a BA (ED) in Political Science from the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) and Bayero University, Kano respectively. He is a member of Course 22/2014, a fellow of National Defence College and a member of the International…

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of the Deputy Inspector-General, DIG, Usman Alkali Baba as the Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP. Details soon…

Honourable Sulaiman Lere is dead. Sulaiman Lere, aged 53, from Lere federal constituency in Kaduna State died on Tuesday morning, according to sources. Details is still sketchy over his death, but Maxilensnews gathered that he died after a brief illness at Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital, in Kaduna.

On Monday, many Christians celebrated Easter with their loved ones in their homes, the story was however different for Mr. Peter Onyiuke who celebrated Easter in the custody of the police at Wuse Zone 2 in Abuja, following his arrest a week ago allegedly on the instruction of the chairman of the Code of Conduct…

The proscribed Indigenious People of Biafra (IPOB) has Refutes claim  by police that it is  responsible for Monday’s attacks on Imo Police Command and Correctional Centre where hundreds of inmates were freed. IPOB Media and Publicity Secretary Emma Powerful said the attacks were not carried out by operatives of Eastern Security Network (ESN). According to…

The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, says operatives of the Eastern Security Network carried out Monday in Owerri, the Imo State capital. The IGP condemned the alleged act by the security arm of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra. IPOB has since denied being behind the attacks. Adamu stated this in a statement signed by…

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps in Kwara State has arrested four persons in connection with the death of a woman. According to the spokesperson of the command, Mr Babawale Afolabi, the deceased, Aishat Sanni, a Fulani woman, was reported missing on April 2, 2021 by Secretary of Fulani association in Esie and Ijan,…

There is palpable tension in Imo State following the murder of seven traders of northern extraction. It was gathered that the victims were killed in separate shooting incidents in Orlu town and Umuaka in Njaba Local Government Area between Friday and Saturday. Narrating the incident to newsmen, an eyewitness, Harisu Umaru Ishiaku, said that the…

The Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Yakubu Danladi-Salihu has felicitated with the new Kiwazi of Wazibe, Hon Alhaji Ahmed Ibn Muhammad. Rt Hon Danladi-Salihu while speaking at the coronation ceremony of the thirteenth Kiwazi of Wazibe in Kaiama Local Government Area of the state expressed confidence that the former lawmaker would use his…

The Islamic Development Bank, IsDB, and the Lives and Livelihood Fund, LLF, have released N74 million to support the Kano state government for the purchase of vaccines and other consumables for Mass Livestock Vaccination in the state. A statement by the Project Communication Specialist, Ameen Yassar indicates that the Islamic Solidarity Fund, ISFD, the poverty…

In the next coming weeks, the people of Baruten Local Government will benefit more from infrastructural projects of the Kwara State Government. The Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Yakubu Danladi-Salihu dropped this hint while speaking at a book launch titled “Okuta: A Historical Perspective” and Palace Renovation Appeal Fund held in Okuta,…

Kano High Court Sitting In Bichi Presided by over Justice Sanusi Ado Maaji has restrained Ado Bayero Royal City Trust Fund from taking over Darmanawa layout Eid Ground . In an interim injunction obtained by the plaintiffs, the court has restrained the defendants either by their agents privies or any other person by whatever name…

A Kano High Court sitting in Bichi presided  over by Justice Sanusi Ado Maaji has restrained Ado Bayero Royal City Trust Fund from taking over Darmanawa layout Eid Ground . In an interim injunction obtained by the plaintiffs, the court has restrained the defendants either by their agents privies or any other person by whatever…

By Lanre Omotoso As Christians around the world celebrate Easter, they have been urged not to be carried away with merry making but to reflect on their way of life. Pastor Ademola Olawuyi of The Maker’s Porch Ministries International, made the appeal in an exclusive interview with correspondent Lanre Omotoso in Ilorin. Pastor Olawuyi said…

Yinka Odumakin, a popular Yoruba activist who was spokesman of Afenifere, Pan-Yoruba sociocultural group, is dead. Details of his death are still sketchy, but it’s been rumoured in some quarters that he died from Covid-19 complications. Odumakin was renowned for his key role in the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) that fought the regime of General…