Bandits kidnapped 10 locals in Moriki community in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State and demanded N50 million ransom. It was gathered that the bandits raided the community on Wednesday night, August 21, 2024. A resident of Moriki community told the BBC Hausa Service on Thursday, that the bandits were disturbing the community and had earlier … Continue reading “Bandits kidnap 10, demand N50m ransom in Zamfara”
Nigeria’s former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has levelled serious allegations against President Bola Tinubu, accusing him of gradually transforming Nigeria into his personal fiefdom. Abubakar, who contested against Tinubu in the 2023 presidential election under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) platform, claims that the future of Nigerians has been effectively mortgaged to Tinubu, his family, and … Continue reading “Nigeria gradually turning to Tinubu private business. He’s replicating ways to generate money for him and his family – Atiku”
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has debunked claims by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that it has been hijacked by “corporate cabals” around President Bola Tinubu. Atiku had in a statement signed by his media aide, Paul Ibe, on Wednesday, expressed astonishment at how the NNPC “placed its retail division under the … Continue reading “Wale Tinubu, President Have No Interest In OVH, NNPC Replies Atiku”
President Bola Tinubu will on Friday swear in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. He said the swearing-in ceremony will take place at the Council Chambers of the State House in … Continue reading “Tinubu To Swear In Justice Kekere-Ekun As CJN On Friday”
President Bola Tinubu has urged the Nigerian Judiciary to live up to its expectation and shun those who only criticize the judiciary when the pendulum of justice does not swing towards their direction. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, the President made the call at the public presentation of the book, “Judging With Justice”, … Continue reading “Tinubu Urges Judiciary To Live Up To Expectation”
President Bola Tinubu has condoled with the Ayoola family of Ilesha, Osun State, over the passing of the Justice Emmanuel Ayoola. Ayoola, who was the second chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), died on Tuesday at the age of 91. The late Ayoola was also a retired justice … Continue reading “Tinubu Mourns Ex-ICPC Chairman Ayoola”
The District Head of Gatawa in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Alhaji Isa Muhammad Bawa, has reportedly d!ed in captivity. LIB reported that bandits abducted the Sarkin Gobir alongside his son and brother 25 days ago. The sad development is coming a few days after bandits released a distressing video showing the traditional ruler … Continue reading “Abducted Sokoto monarch d!es in captivity days after appearing in video to plead for government’s help”
President Bola Tinubu has reappointed Professor Abdurrahman Abba Sheshe as the Chief Medical Director of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano. Disclosing this in a statement on Wednesday, presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, said the reappointment for a second and final term of four years takes effect from December 5. “Professor Sheshe was first appointed as … Continue reading “Tinubu Reappoints Sheshe As Kano Teaching Hospital CMD”
In the tussle of citizens expressing their rights to peaceful protest and security agencies living up to their duties of ensuring public order, experts have said kerosene, sprite drink and urine can reduce effect of tear gas on peaceful protesters. Nigerians on August 1 poured out on the streets across the country in protest against … Continue reading “Protest: Methods To Minimise The Effect Of Teargas – Experts”
The member representing Ideato North South Federal Constituency of Imo State in the House of Representatives, Ikenga Ugochinyere, has urged the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) to withdraw its invitation to the President of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero. SwordPress.NG Your News Search Engine reports that the invitation letter, signed by Assistant Commissioner of Police, … Continue reading “Terrorism Financing: ‘Stop Ajaero’s Invite, Don’t Create Confusion For Tinubu – Rep Tells Police”