The embattled Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Adeyemo, widely known as Sunday Igboho, has lost his mother. Olayomi Koiki, Igboho’s spokesperson in a tweet announced that Mrs Adeyemo died on Saturday evening. Confirming her demise in a post on his Instagram page, Igboho said: “My heart is heavy. I’m left alone in this complicated world. Mama mi, who would I turn […]
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Alleged Blasphemy: Sokoto Governor reacts, calls for calm
Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu has called on the people of the state to remain calm and law abiding at all times. The governor made the plea in a statement signed by his Spokesperson, Malam Abubakar Bawa, following an attack on one Usman Buda Mai Hanji for allegedly making blasphemous comments on the personality of Prophet Muhammad, (Peace Be Upon […]
I worked as night guard, doorman in US – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has recalled his sojourn in the United States, US, and the United Kingdom, UK. Tinubu recalled working as a night guard and doorman in the US and UK. Speaking over the weekend while interacting with the Nigerian community in France, Tinubu said he achieved his aim doing menial jobs abroad. Tinubu pledged his administration’s effort towards ensuring […]
CBN, Bill Gates to partner on financial inclusion
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, BMGF, have pledged a partnership on financial inclusion. This was the outcome of the recent strategic meetings between CBN management and BMGF. CBN’s Acting Governor, Mr Folashodun Shonubi, speaking during the meeting, reiterated the commitment of the apex bank to continually partner with BMGF and other development […]
Gunmen kill two in Rivers
Gunmen have shot dead two persons in the Ubeta-Owube axis of Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State. The victims, identified as Confidence Chiadikobi Franco and the driver of the commercial vehicle they were travelling in, were killed when they were ambushed by the gunmen on Saturday. According to Major Elleh, an indigene of the Ubarama community, the driver […]
Boat tragedy: Gov Otu summons cruise boat operators, others
Governor Bassey Otu has summoned all cruise boat operators, along with the management of Marina Resort and the Cross River State Tourism Bureau (CRSTB), to his office over Saturday’s boat tragedy, which claimed the lives of three medical students. At least 11 students, who were members of the Nigerian Medical Student Association (NIMSA), were rescued by a combined team of […]
Danbatta lifts platinum award for NCC’s performance
The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) lifted the Platinum Award of the Nigeria Academy of Engineering (NAEng) at the weekend in Lagos. The award was in recognition of his leadership of the nation’s telecom regulatory body, which has been hailed for its contributions to the development and growth of the engineering profession in the technological […]
Mob kills butcher over alleged blasphemy in Sokoto
The Sokoto State Police Command confirmed on Sunday the murder of a butcher, Usman Buda, over alleged blasphemy. The command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Ahmad Rufa’i, who confirmed the killing in a statement on Sunday, said a distress call was received at 9:20 am that the victim, Usman Buda of Gwandu Local Government Area, a butcher at Sokoto Abattoir, had […]
Femi Gbajabiamila, worthy ambassador of Lagos – Sanwo-Olu
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has congratulated Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, on the occasion of his 61st birthday. Sanwo-Olu, 58, described Gbajabiamila, with whom he shares his June 25 birthday, as a worthy ambassador of Lagos State. In a statement issued on Saturday by his media adviser, Gboyega Akosile, the governor said: “On […]
President Tinubu asked to probe Buhari, ex-ministers, service chiefs, others
President Bola Tinubu has been urged to allow for a full-scale investigation into the immediate past administration led by the former president, Muhammadu Buhari. Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, who made the call in a tweet on his verified handle on Sunday, said the investigation should begin with Buhari, members of his cabinet, service chiefs and other cabals in the […]
Sallah: Zamfara NSCDC deploys 485 operatives
The Zamfara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has deployed 485 personnel for security coverage before, during and after the 2023 Eid Kabir celebration in the state. This was disclosed to newsmen in Gusau, the State capital, by the Commandant, Sani Mustapha, saying that he had already presented the operation order designed for the Sallah […]
Igbo will live, do business in any part of Nigeria – Umeh
The Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Senator Victor Umeh, at the weekend stated that Igbo are a legitimate part of Nigeria and are entitled to live and carry out their businesses in any part of the country. He said the Igbo would resist any form of xenophobic attack on them from any quarter, describing them as indigenous people of […]
Eight kidnappers who killed INEC employee in Ebonyi arrested
The council chairman of the Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Mr Emmanuel Ajah, has confirmed the arrest of eight kidnappers who killed a staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Emmanuel Igwe, along Ishiagu-Mpu road last Sunday. Recall that the suspected kidnappers abducted the wife of the victim and slaughtered the father of Ohanaeze youth leader, Ajah […]
Court stops Kano govt from further demolition
Justice SA Amobeda of a Federal High Court in Kano has stopped Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State from further demolishing structures. Saminu Muhammad, a Kano citizen, instituted the motion ex-parte through his lawyer. The court, following the motion, restrained the state government and its agents from further demolition of some buildings along BUK Road. Amobeda specifically ordered the […]
NLC, TUC commend Zamfara govt for paying civil servants’ April, May salaries
The Zamfara State chapters of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and Trade Union Congress, TUC, have commended the state government under the leadership of Governor Dauda Lawal for the payment of April and May salaries. This was disclosed in a press statement jointly signed by the state NLC chairman, Comrade Sani Haliru, and his TUC counterpart, Comrade Saidu Mudi. According […]
Anambra: Teenage mother abandons baby in hospital after delivery
A teenage girl in Anambra has abandoned her newborn baby in a hospital and fled immediately after delivery. The girl was alleged to have left the baby in the hospital, prompting the owner of the hospital to take the baby to the Commissioner for Women’s Affairs and Social Welfare, Mrs Ify Obinabo. Obinabo has become popular for her role in […]