Written by The Eid prayer in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, was another historic day in the Emirate, as the prayer witnessed large turnout of Muslim faithfuls. Several dignitaries were also in attendance for the prayer, notable among whom was former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, whose presence attracted large attention. As the Waziri Ngeri of Ilorin … Continue reading ““Saraki Departs Eid Grounds with Emir’s Blessing to Ensure Peace””
Written by Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday paid a visit to the wife of the President, Remi Tinubu, in Lagos. A media aide to the President’s wife, Busola Kukoyi, said Obasanjo came felicitating with her principal on the occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. “Former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and … Continue reading “Obasanjo Visits Remi Tinubu In Lagos”
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has clarified that he doesn’t care if another government decides to dethrone him again. He stated this during an interview with Saturday Sun in Kano. Sanusi said: “For me, even now that I am here, only God knows how long I will be here. I can die tomorrow. […]
Written by Edwin Clark, the convener of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), has called on President Bola Tinubu to direct Lateef Fagbemi, attorney-general of the federation (AGF) to drop all charges against Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). In an open letter addressed to Tinubu on Sunday, June 16, Clark … Continue reading “Direct your attorney general to drop charges against Nnamdi Kanu – Edwin Clark tells Tinubu”
Written by As the Emirship tussle in Kano continues, the reinstated emir and the deposed one led the Eid el-Kabir prayers in separate prayer grounds in the state on Sunday. While Emir Muhammad Sanusi II led the prayers inside the Kofar Mata Juma’at Mosque alongside Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf due to rain, Emir Aminu Ado … Continue reading “Emir Sanusi Snubs Police Ban On Durbar In Kano”
Kano state commissioner of police has been called out by the state government for disobeying the legitimate instructions of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. The state’s Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Haruna Isah Dederi, who addressed a press conference at the government house on Saturday, June 15, expressed concern over the actions of the State Police … Continue reading “Kano government calls out commissioner of police”
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Muslim faithful in Nigeria on the occasion of the 2024 Eid-el-Kabir. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu said the sacrifices and great expectations of citizens will not be in vain. The statement reads;President Bola Tinubu celebrates with the Muslim Ummah on the … Continue reading “Eid-el-Kabir: Nigerians sacrifices wont be in vain – President Tinubu”
President Tinubu orders Mamman Ahmadu to resign as Procurement Bureau DG, appoints Gbeleyi as new DG
President Bola Tinubu has directed Mamman Ahmadu (left) to resign from office as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP). In a statement released on Saturday, June 15, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, said the move was part of a larger reorganization effort in the … Continue reading “President Tinubu orders Mamman Ahmadu to resign as Procurement Bureau DG, appoints Gbeleyi as new DG”
The Kano State Government on Saturday rejected a N10m fine for breaching the fundamental human rights of the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero. A Federal High Court in Kano had on Friday slammed the fine on the Kano Government. But in a press conference at the Government House where the governor was … Continue reading “Emirate Tussle: Kano State Government Rejects N10 Million Fine”
More than 1.5 million Muslims braved extreme heat to reach Mount Arafat on Saturday for the high point of the annual hajj pilgrimage, praying for hours, especially for Palestinians in war-ravaged Gaza. Clad in white, worshippers began arriving at dawn for the most gruelling day of the annual rites, ascending the rocky, 70-metre (230-foot) … Continue reading “Muslim Pilgrims Pray On Mount Arafat In Hajj Climax”