Woman Kills Herself Over Fail Marriage Information reaching Ibom Focus says that Woman Kills Herself Over Fail Marriage Margaret Atayi, a mother of two who was reported missing from her parents’ home in Mararaba, Nasarawa State last Thursday night, was found dead late on Monday. She is alleged to have taken her own life following the breakdown of her marriage. Her father, Mr. Patrick Atayi, confirmed the cause of death, noting that she had been suffering from depression due to mistreatment by her husband. “Margaret was a mother of two children and had been depressed for some time because of…
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DSS Operatives Storm Emir Of Kano’s Palace Some operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Thursday stormed the palace of Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, as rumours of imminent deposition of the Emir thicken. This is coming on the back of the passage of the Kano State Emirates Council Amendment Law (repeal bill), 2024 by the state assembly on Thursday morning. Our correspondent, who visited the palace around 11am, saw some DSS operatives stationed in the palace. Though the Emir of Kano was said to be in Ogun State on a private visit to Awujale of…
BREAKING: Kano Assembly Sack All Emirs Information reaching Ibom Focus says that Kano Assembly Sack All Emirs Majority leader of the Kano House of Assembly, Lawal Hussaini Chediyar Yan Gurasa, has said there is no single emir in Kano State at the moment. The lawmaker said this after the Kano State Emirs (Appointment and Deposition) Law was repealed on Thursday. “This bill in its entity has abrogated the establishment of 5 new Emirates in the state and reverted to the former status of a single emir in Kano which we inherited since the Jihad of Shehu Usman Dan Fodio. That’s…
Drama As Abuja Residents Storm Accident Scene With Buckets, Others For Free Beer As Loaded Truck Falls Over It was a case of different strokes for different folks on Tuesday in Abuja, the nation’s capital, as residents treated themselves to free beers when a truck loaded with beer fell over a few metres away from the popular Berger roundabout. The incident happened at about 4 pm along Mabushi and Berger expressway. The truck veered off the road as the driver lost control. Shortly after the accident, some passersby and motorists were seen helping themselves with bottles of beer as they…
BREAKING: Kano Assembly Abolishes Additional Emirates Created By Ganduje The Kano State House of Assembly on Thursday passed a bill dissolving the establishment of four additional emirates created by Abdullahi Ganduje’s administration in the state. It is titled, ‘The Kano State Emirates Councils (Repeal) Bill, 2024.’ This was announced by the Senior Special Assistant on Digital Media to the state governor, Tuwita on X, stating that the bill was passed after it scaled third reading before the lawmakers. He wrote: “The Kano state house of assembly has passed Kano emirates council law (repeal bill) 2024 after scaling 3rd reading. “The…
BREAKING: Watch: Nigerian Policeman ‘Mistakenly’ Shoots Colleague Dead A policeman has accidentally shot his colleague in Plateau state. The deceased officer was identified as Tanko Emmanuel. It was gathered that the incident happened on Wednesday around Ahmadu Bello Way in Jos. Security operatives were deployed to the area by the state government to enforce clearance of traders from the road. While the deceased was allegedly arguing with a civilian, one of his colleagues was said to have accidentally fired a bullet that hit him. A source said, “A 48-year-old policeman identified as Tanko Emmanuel was shot to death in Ahmadu…
JUST IN: Atiku Blows Hot, Makes U-turn Over 2027 Election The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in 2023, Atiku Abubakar, has vowed that he will continue to contest for presidency as long as he has the health capacity. Atiku disclosed this while speaking during an interview on the Hausa service of the Voice of America in Abuja. People Talk: On sale of new Naira notes at Nigerian parties0:00 / 0:00 When asked if he will contest again, Atiku said, “Of course, I will keep contesting again and again as long as I am alive and healthy. “Even…
Finidi Gets Replacement Information reaching Ibom Focus says that Finidi Gets Replacement Enyimba have announced Yemi Olanrewaju will replace Finidi George as their head coach for the remainder of the season. Olanrewaju was previously an assistant to Finidi. Finidi left his position at the club last month following his appointment as head coach of Nigeria’s senior side, Super Eagles. “In light of Coach George’s departure, Enyimba FC is pleased to announce the promotion of Assistant Coach Olanrewaju Yemi Daniel to the position of Head Coach until the end of the season. Coach Daniel has been an integral part of the…
Nigerian Government Moves To Create More Universities, Gives Reason The Acting Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Chris Maiyaki, has responded to those criticising the Federal Government for approving more universities in the country. He argues that the current 272 public and private universities are not enough to accommodate the ever-growing demand for university education by the Nigerian youths. Members of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have been vociferous in their opposition to proliferation of universities in Nigeria, noting particularly that the Federal Government has continued to approve new universities when the existing ones are not properly…
Suspected Masquerade Who Flogged Female Nurse Until She Fell In A Gutter Arrested Police Operatives serving in the Nsukka Sector of the Enugu State Command’s Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad, have arrested a ‘’masquerade” popularly called Oriokpa, caught on tape physically assaulting a female victim at Ugwuoye Junction, Nsukka. The man behind the masquerade costume was later identified as Ugwuoke Ebube “m”, aged 22, of Enugu Road, Nsukka. A statement released by DSP Daniel Ndukwe, says an investigation into the case suggests that the suspect was part of a group of masqueraders that similarly assaulted a female nurse riding a motorcycle, as…