Emirates Crisis: Move Deposed Emir Bayero Out Of Kano, Yusuf Begs Tinubu The Kano State Government on Monday appealed to President Bola Tinubu to move the deposed 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, out of the state. The state government insisted that Bayero’s continued stay in the state constitutes a threat to the peace and stability of the peace loving people of Kano. The Deputy Governor of the state, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam, stated this on Monday while addressing newsmen on happenings around the chieftaincy crisis in Kano. Abdussalam also explained why the state government maintained its stand and went…
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BREAKING: Many Feared Killed, Missing As Benue Communities Come Under Heavy Attack Ten people have been confirmed killed, 18 houses burnt and many missing as Aila youths, in the late hours of on Sunday, 26th May, 2024 allegedly attacked neighbouring Omukwidi and Edeje communities in Agatu LGA. The reason for the latest attack was still unknown as of the time of filing this report, but learnt it was not unconnected to the lingering Egba/Ologba and Abugbe/Agbaduma communal crisis, as Aila community has been accusing Omukwidi and Edeje of joining hands with Egba youths in harassing their people on the roads…
We’re Now Happy, Nothing Like Hunger Again Because We Distributed 37,000 Bags Of Food, Says NEMA The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has handed over 37,000 bags of assorted food commodities approved by the federal government to the Borno government. NEMA director-general Zubaida Umar handed over the items to the Borno government in Maiduguri on Monday. Mr Umar said President Bola Tinubu approved the release of 42,000MT of assorted food for distribution to vulnerable households, groups, and associations to cushion the state’s current socio-economic hardship. She added that as a strategic reserve under the custody of the Federal Ministry of…
BREAKING: Heavy Gunshots As Hoodlums Attack Police Station On Monday morning, over 100 hoodlums launched an attack on the Ipaja police station in Lagos, leading to a violent exchange of gunfire. Several of the attackers were killed during the confrontation. The assault created significant panic among residents in the neighborhood, who reported hearing intense gunfire. In response to the attack, the police have deployed numerous reinforcements to the area to restore order and ensure the safety of the community. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and authorities are investigating the incident further to understand the circumstances and to prevent…
Nigerians Are Now Happy, Nobody Can Complain – Says Sanwo-Olu As He Listed Tinubu’s ‘Massive’ Achievements In First Year Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says Nigerians can see his godfather, President Bola Tinubu’s “monumental” achievement in his first year as leader of Nigeria. Mr Sanwo-Olu made this call at the inauguration of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project by Mr Tinubu to commemorate his first year in office. “It’s an honour that now that you are our president, we can see monumental things happening as you have done in this state,” Mr Sanwo-Olu said, calling the president his “father and leader.” The governor…
JUST IN: 2027: Peter Obi Give Conditions To Merge With PDP Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, has outlined specific conditions under which he would consider a merger between his party and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking during an interview with NoireTV over the weekend, Obi emphasised that any merger must prioritise the greater good of Nigeria. Responding to a statement by Atiku Abubakar, the PDP presidential candidate and former vice president, who hinted at the possibility of a merger, Obi stressed that such an alliance…
BOOM: ‘Bedwetting Celebrity’ – Harrysong’s Ex-wife Exposes Top Secret Alexer Peres, the estranged wife of singer, Harrysong, has hit hard at him following his infidelity allegations against her. Ibom Focus reports that Harrysong claimed that his wife, Alexer, was unfaithful in their marriage and got pregnant for another man despite marrying her due to emotional blackmail. He said he regrets marrying into his wife’s family, claiming that infidelity runs in their family as her mother, who has been married to seven men, still cheats. Reacting, Peres debunked Harrysong’s claims, saying her mother only remarried once after the death of her…
Three Arrested For Attempting To Smuggle Drugs To Inmate Inside Loaf Of Bread The Kaduna police command has apprehended three individuals for allegedly attempting to smuggle hard drugs to a suspect in custody. The suspects were found with an unspecified quantity of drugs concealed inside a loaf of bread. Mansir Hassan, spokesperson for the command, announced the arrests on Sunday, stating that the suspects were detained at the charge room of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Kaduna. “The State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Kaduna has arrested three suspects for attempting to supply hard drugs to a suspect in…
CSO Applauds NSCDC’s Remarkable Progress in 2 Years Under Dr. Audi A civil society group, the National Coalition Against Terrorism, has lauded the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for its remarkable progress under the leadership of Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi. The commendation, delivered in a statement signed by National Coordinator Terrence Kuanum, highlights the significant achievements and reforms initiated by Dr. Audi over the past two years. Since his appointment, Commandant General (CG) Audi has undertaken a comprehensive vision to transform the NSCDC, focusing on enhancing professionalism and aligning the Corps with international best practices. In his inaugural…
UniUyo VC, Ndaeyo Sends Strong Warning To Media The Vice Chancellor, University of Uyo, Prof Nyaudoh Ndaeyo has urged the media to stop painting Nigeria as a war zone. Ndaeyo, who made the appeal over the weekend at the First Biennial International Conference on Dialogue and Pan-Africanism and celebration of the first International African Day in Nigeria, stressed that such false impressions put the country in bad light and scared away visitors. The VC, who was represented by Prof. Aniekan Offiong, Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration at the 2-day event which had the theme: “Pan-Africanism: Dialoguing the Past, Present, and Future”,…