Written by Former APC Interim National Chairman, Bisi Akande President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said a former interim Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Bisi Akande is a ‘‘perfect public officer,” and a person he could go into the jungle with. Speaking at the public presentation of ‘My Participations,’ the autobiography of Akande, Buhari stated that … Continue reading “Bisi Akande Is Someone I Can Go Into The Jungle With – Buhari”
A map of Kano, a state in north-west Nigeria. Stakeholders from the north-west zone of the country have demanded an increased share of Revenue Allocation in favour of states and local government areas. They proposed a 60 per cent allocation for the two arms of government while the Federal Government takes 40 per cent. … Continue reading “Revenue Allocation: Kano Seeks Special Status As North-West Zone Demands 60% For States, LGs”
A file photo of President Muhammadu Buhari. President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Muslims in the country, Nigerians of all faiths, and the followers of Islam all over the world on the occasion of the Maulud-Un-Nabiyy. “I am delighted to send greetings of peace, unity, and goodwill to the Muslim Ummah, fellow citizens and … Continue reading “Eid-ul-Maulud: Buhari Congratulates Muslims, Says Govt Making Progress In Securing Nigeria”
The Emir of Bugudu, Alhaji Hassan Attahiru, The abducted Emir of Bungudu, Alhaji Hassan Attahiru, has regained his freedom. A family member of the Emir, Gazali Shehu Ahmad, who is also a Special Adviser to Zamfara State Governor on Strategy, confirmed his release on his personal Facebook page on Saturday. The Emir was in … Continue reading “Abducted Emir Of Bungudu Regains Freedom”
A file photo of a court gavel. The application filed by the dethroned Emir of Maru, Ibrahim Abubakar against the Inspector General Of Police and five others challenging his unlawful detention, infringement of fundamental human rights and demanding N6.5 billion damages, has been dismissed. The presiding judge, Justice Bello Shinkafi dismissed the case on … Continue reading “Court Dismisses Suit Filed By Dethroned Zamfara Emir”
The lawmaker representing Enugu North senatorial district in the National Assembly, Senator Chukwuka Utazi has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to change the way he addresses the people of the south-east region. Utazi made the call on Tuesday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, adding that the President’s language to the Igbos is … Continue reading “Buhari Should Change His Attitude Towards South-East, Says Senator Utazi”
A photo of a police truck used to illustrate the story. Police operatives in Delta State have arrested a suspected arm robber, Solomon Ebe, with 340 rounds of AK-47 live ammunition hidden inside a bag of garri (cassava flakes). In a statement on Sunday, the Delta Police Command spokesman, Bright Edafe, said the suspect … Continue reading “Delta Police Arrest Man With AK-47 Hidden In Sack Of Garri”
A file photo of Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. Governor Nasir El Rufai of Kaduna state has clarified that the Northern States Governors’ Forum did not oppose the idea of zoning presidency to the south in 2023, rather it is against the language used in the resolution of the Southern Governors on the issue … Continue reading “Northern Govs Didn’t Oppose Power Shift, But Rejected Language Of Compulsion – El-Rufai”
Niger State is in northcentral Nigeria. Armed gunmen numbering about 60 have allegedly stormed Rafi Local Government Council of Niger State and invaded the palace of the Emir of Kagara. Reports gathered, however, reveal that the Emir, Alhaji Ahmed Attahiru (II) has been away for almost two weeks. The armed gunmen stormed the palace … Continue reading “Gunmen Attack Niger, Storm Palace Of Emir Of Kagara”
A map of Kano, a state in north-west Nigeria. The Federal Government has released no fewer than 31 inmates from the Nigerian Correctional Centre in Kano State. Spokesman of the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Umar Jibrilu Gwandu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday. He said the release … Continue reading “31 Inmates Of Kano Correctional Centre Regain Freedom”