The ECOWAS Court of Justice in Abuja has “ordered the Federal Government to pay journalist Agba Jalingo N30m as compensation for torturing and violation of his fundamental human right while in detention in Cross River state.” The court said in a judgment today: “Agba Jalingo was arrested and chained to a deep freezer for about…
The Theater Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners’ Association (TAMPAN) has suspended Yomi Fabiyi indefinitely over his latest movie, titled ‘Oko Iyabo’. The Co-Director of the film, Dele Matti, also got a three month suspension for his role in the film. He was given a mild punishment for admitting guilt and showing remorse. Furthermore, the association…
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has directed Muslim Ummah to look out for the new moon of Dhul Hijja 1442AH. Abubakar, who is also the President-General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), made the call on Friday in a statement. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the statement was…
Suspected bandits have killed 42 people in five communities of Faru district in Maradun local government area of Zamfara state, on Thursday. Although the spokesperson of the state Police Command, SP Mohammed Shehu confirmed that 35 people were killed in the five communities. Shehu stated that the police could not reach the affected communities on…
It was a bad day for Olatunji opeyemi age 25yrs,who stays beside glory seed nursery and primary school Amoyo Area. who got arrested by men of nscdc kwara state command for the crime committed 3 months ago The NSCDC spokesman in Kwara State Babawale Zaid Afolabi revealed this in a release made available to the…
By Abdulkadir Salaudeen Many consider the ongoing debate on the status of donkeys in Nigeria amazing. Do not think it is an oversight. Perhaps I mean to say ‘cow’ or ‘cattle’. It is not an oversight. I really mean it, donkeys. Yes! Donkeys! It was on Tuesday on the floor of the Senate during the…
By Abu Maryam Hanafi Abdulkadri Alhamdulillahi was-Salaatu was-Salaam ala Rasoolillahi Introduction: Since over two decades (as far as I know), the tradition of fixing artificial “gold tooth” by some returning Nigerian pilgrims has neither ceased nor dwindled, rather, it’s becoming more popular and increasingly acceptable. On yearly basis, this business inadvertently contributes immensely to the…
The Speaker, Kwara House of Assembly, Rt Hon Engr Yakubu Danladi-Salihu has described the death of Emir of Lafiagi, His Royal Highness Alhaji Saadu Kawu Haliru as a great loss. Engr. Danladi-Salihu while reacting to the death of the late monarch condoled with the immediate family of late Haliru, lafiagi Emirate and Kwara North in…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has confirmed the death of four members of same family, as a result of food poison. This was contained in a press release signed by the Public Relation Officer (PRO) of NSCDC Kwara Command, Mr Babawale Afolabi. According to the statement, the deceased died as a result…
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Thursday commiserated with the people of Lafiagi Emirate over the passing of its first class traditional ruler Alhaji Saadu Kawu Haliru, describing his reign as peaceful and hugely significant for the socioeconomic status of the emerging industrial town. “I join the rest of our people, north, south, and central…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has announced a new date successful candidates for the Narcotic Officer cadre and the first of batch of Narcotic Assistant cadre are to report for training. All successful candidates in the 2019 recruitment exercise in the two categories (Narcotic Officer cadre and first batch of Narcotic Assistant cadre)…
The Minister of Defence Maj Gen Bashir Salihi Magashi (retd) has restated the nation’s commitment to the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding, MoU recently signed with the Government of the Republic of the Gambia aimed at fostering stronger Military Cooperation. General Magashi stated this at the Ministry of Defence Headquarters Abuja while making clarifications…
A market chairman in Delta state simply identified as Okpako has reportedly died during a sexual romp with his wife’s salesgirl. According to The Nation, the Chairman of Igbudu Market Mile ‘2’ in Warri South council area of Delta state died at a hotel (name withheld) located at Odibo Extension in the Igbudu area of…
Bayern Munich FC legend, Oliver Kahn has been named the new chief executive of Bayern Munich. Kahn, is a former goalkeeper of the club , as the club chief , he will get a full season and a full financial year, in his first tenure, not taking charge midway the club said. Khan has won…
The Kwara State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Iskil Ayinla Makinde has appealed to the managements of the National Union of Road Transport Workers( NURTW) and Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria ( RTEAN) in the State to shun any action or inaction that can lead to breakdown of law and…
Kwara state High Court sitting in Ilorin, Tuesday 7th of July, 2021 ordered the arrest of one Sikiru Solagberu, counsel to one of the suspects standing trial for alleged rape and murder of 300-level student of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN). The court accused Mr. Solagberu of exhibiting conduct antithetical to the legal profession, after…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, on Wednesday released the second batch of Narcotic Assistant (NASS) list of successful candidates for the 2019 recruitment exercise and the updated final list for the Narcotic Officer cadre. This is contained in a statement issued by NDLEA Director, Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi. Candidates on the updated…
President, Muhammadu Buhari has decorated the new Chief of Army Staff, Farouk Yahaya and promoted to the rank of Lt. General. The decoration took place at State House, Abuja, the nation’s capital.
By Abdulkadir Salaudeen The article with the above title went viral some days ago. You find it on Facebook and on different social media platforms. It was, and is still, being repeatedly shared on WhatsApp. I have personally received it from different persons; and seen it shared in different whatsApp group which I am a…
Haitian President Jovenel Moise has been reported to be shot dead by unidentified attackers in his private residence overnight in a “barbaric act”, the government said on Wednesday, stirring fears of escalating turmoil in the impoverished Caribbean nation. The assassination coincided with a wave of gang violence in Port-au-Prince as armed groups have battled with…
The Executive Governors of Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe States, under the auspices of North East Governors’ Forum, held its 5th meeting in Jalingo, Taraba State and discussed, among other things, the challenges facing the sub-region. Under the Chairmanship of the Governor of Borno State, Professor, Babagana Umara Zulum, the Forum resolved as…
Daily Nigerian, a Nigerian-based online news medium, and its publisher, Jaafar Jaafar, have requested the Kano State High Court to compel Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, to pay N400 million as compensation for wasting their time and attempting to discredit their reputation. Ganduje, who took both defendants to court, claiming damages for defamation, on Tuesday applied…
The Kaduna State Government has established a Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the NLC warning strike of 16th to 19th May 2021, and the actions and events associated with it. This judge-led inquiry has 14 terms of reference, including the legality of the strike and any breach of the relevant laws on trade disputes and…
With the prevalence of cashless transactions in today’s digital age, there is no doubt that we are presently in an epidemic of electronics fraud. We must be informed that most ATM and POS terminals are vulnerable to hacking because most transactions are now done electronically. This of course increases our vulnerabilities to ATM and POS…
The state of local administration in the country needs calibration to enhance security. President, Nigeria Political Science Association, Professor Hassan Saliu and the Secretary, Dr. Adebola Bakare made this expression in a statement made available to newsmen in Ilorin. The duo who lamented that it is pervasive and entrenched to the extent that citizens are…
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a get-well message to the Catholic Pontiff, Pope Francis as he heads in for a scheduled surgery of the colon. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, stated this in a message. The President called for prayers from Nigerians and the global community as…
COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE MEETING OF THE GOVERNORS OF SOUTHERN NIGERIA AT THE LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT HOUSE, IKEJA, LAGOS STATE, ON MONDAY, 5TH JULY, 2021 NIGERIA. The Southern Governors Forum at the end of the meeting held on Monday, 5th July, 2021 reviewed the situation in the Country and focused on the…
Ambassador Maryam Yalwaji Katagun, the Minister of State for Industry, Trade, and Investment, has been reported to have slumped at an official function in Bauchi State on Monday. The Minister, who was in Bauchi to launch an empowerment programme, slumped when she tried to deliver her speech at the ceremony which had the Deputy Governor,…
The Kwara State Police Command has debunked rumour making round that one of its operational vehicles was involved in an accident with a Tricycle ‘ Keke Napep’ along GSS roundabout, Ilorin. A statement by Sp Okasanmi Ajayi, Police Public Relations Officer Kwara State Police Command, partly reads ” It becomes necessary to correct some erroneous…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has appointed Mr. Segun Ogunwusi as his new Chief of Staff. He replaced Chief Bisi Ilaka who was dropped alongside with 17 Commissioners few days ago by the Governor. A letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun, confirmed Ogunwuyi’s appointment. The appointment takes immediate…
Kano State House of Assembly has suspended the State Chairman of Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission, Muhyi Magaji Rimingado for rejecting an accountant sent to its agency by the office of the Accountant-General of the state. The Speaker, Hamisu Chidari announced the suspension at the Assembly’s plenary session on Monday. The suspension followed a letter…
Popular Business man Aminu Alhassan Dantata has described local government financial autonomy as a precondition to Nigeria’s development. Mr Dantata said this at the coronation ceremony of Aminu Ado Bayero as the 58th Emir of Kano on Saturday. He noted that lack of autonomy to local government councils in the country has worsened the already…
Being the Text of a Press Conference by the Members of the Kwara State House of Assembly held at the NUJ Press Centre, Ilorin, on July 4, 2021 Gentlemen of the Press, good afternoon. Our attention has been drawn to an odious lie recently told by the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed claiming…
President Muhammadu Buhari has charged the new Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Beyero ,to continue to promote tolerance and perseverance, to make the ancient city of Kano a center for all, as was exhibited by his late father. President Buhari gave the advice during the formal presentation of staff of office to the new Emir…
The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has picked up two suspected thieves at Odota area of Ilorin on a suspicion of being members of a gang that have been terrorising the area in recent time. The spokesman of the Corps Babawale Zaid Afolabi disclosed this in a release made…
The Nigeria Police and some other security agencies have cordoned Gani Fawehinmi Park in Lagos to halt the planned rally of Oodua Republic agitators from taking place. A correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), who was at the park, the venue, at about 7.00 a.m. on Saturday reports that more than 30 patrol…
Ahead of next year’s Area Council Election in the Federal Capital Territory, the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Gwagwalada Chapter has been accused of illegally substituting validly elected candidates in Its primary election held in April this year. One of the affected candidate who contested for the primary election for Kutunku Ward, Shuaibu Ibrahim statad this…
As the world commemorates International Day of Cooperatives, Nigerians have been enjoined to join cooperative society to help them have access to wealth and eliminate poverty. Chairman, Harmony 103.5 FM cooperative society, Idofian in Ifelodun local government of Kwara State, Mr Yusuff Oyeniyi-Wasiu gave the advice in an exclusive interview with Lanre Omotoso to mark…
Popular Militia, Sunday Igboho has debunked the report making round that he has been arrested by operatives of the Department of State Security. There were claims that the Yoruba Nation agitator was arrested along with the founder of the One Love Family, Satguru Maharaj Ji, on Friday. The agitator reacted in an online audio following…
Two chairmanship candidates of the Kwara Council, of the NUJ Mr. Umar Abdulwahab who is the incumbent chairman, and Mr. Fadeyi Babajide Adeolu of Federal Information were absent at the Kwara NUJ Chairmanship Debate held on Thursday in Ilorin. The debate, titled, ‘2021 Kwara NUJ Chairmanship Debate’ was organized by a leading Kwara Online media…
22 man Home Based Super Eagles have arrived in Los Angeles, United States of America to honour Saturday’s international friendly match against Mexico. The game is slated for Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, simply known as LA Coliseum. 77,500- capacity. Nigeria’s delegation also includes, NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi. President of the NFF and FIFA…
By Abdullahi Jalaludeen The Nigeria Custom service Kano Jigawa Command says it has intercepted the sum of one hundred and eighty four thousand eight hundred US Dollars, and One Million seven hundred and twenty three Thousand ,three hundred and Ten Saudi riyals at Malam Aminu Kano international Airport. The Comptroller of NSC ,Kano jigawa command…
the masses, especially those who are religiously inclined, should not allow any politician to instigate them to violence—speaking in God’s name or in god’s language. They are chameleon. They could be saints or demons. It is the circumstance that defines them.
Consequently, ADEYEMO/IGBOHO is advised to turn himself in to the nearest security agency. Those cheering and eulogising him may appeal to or advise him to do the needful. He should surrender himself to the appropriate authorities.
I know he is an academic, a Professor and former Rector of Ramat Polytechnic, Borno State. He was also Commissioner for Reconstruction under the immediate past Governor Kashim Shettima. But where did this man called Babagana Umara Zulum emerge from? How come he is doing unusual, uncommon things, and being very modest about it? Do…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Kwara State Command has intercepted a diverted and adulterated petroleum products being transported inside fifty jerrycans along Kosubosu road in Baruten Local Government area of the State. Zaid Babawale Afolabi, NSCDC spokesman in Kwara State revealed this in a release he personally signed and made available to newsmen…
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Thursday flagged off the seventh free statewide medical and surgical outreach as part of the means to improve the wellbeing of Kwarans. “Our investment in the health sector is premised on its pivotal position in the overall wellbeing of any society. This is why we continue to invest heavily…
Two cadets, Ahmad Lawal and Anthony Oranu, on Thursday sued the Nigerian Defence Academy ( NDA), at the National Industrial Court, Abuja, for alleged unlawful withdrawal from the Academy. The other co-defendants in the suit are the Commandant and Council of NDA, and Chief of Defence Staff. The claimants’ counsel, P.A Attah told the court…
The House of Representatives has passed the long awaited Petroleum Industry Bill after considering and adopting the bill’s 318 clauses. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila said the electoral act amendment bill will be passed in the coming weeks. The House’s decision comes as the Senate began considering the bill after committee work…
