Written by The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has expressed deep concern over Nigerians’ severe economic hardships. His comments came during a ceremony for the distribution of free fertiliser to 52,800 smallholder farmers across Kano State’s 44 local government areas on Thursday. Addressing the gathering at the Government House, alongside the newly appointed second-class … Continue reading “Emir Sanusi Laments ‘Unbearable’ Hardship In Nigeria”
The Legislative arm of Egor Local Government Area in Edo State has impeached the council’s chairman, Hon. Eghe Ogbemudia, over alleged padding of the council’s supplementary budget and other allegations of corruption. The impeachment was consequent upon a vote of no confidence against the chairman during a session of the legislative arm of the … Continue reading “Edo LG Chairman Impeached Over Alleged ₦1.7bn Budget Padding, Others”
Governor Abba Yusuf has signed the Kano State Emirate Council Establishment Bill 2024 into law. The legislation, passed by the State House of Assembly, aims to bridge the gap between the grassroots and the government while sustaining the rich cultural values and norms of the people. The new law establishes second-class Emirate Councils … Continue reading “Kano Gov Signs Bill Creating Second-Class Emirates”
The Federal Government has repatriated a total of 190 Nigerians from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to a statement by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), signed by its Director General, Director, North Central Zone, Bashir Garga, on Tuesday, the returnees were received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at 5:57 am, … Continue reading “FG Repatriates 190 Nigerians From UAE”
The Federal Government has reached an agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to allow Nigerian passport holders to obtain visas for travel to that Arab nation starting today, July 15, 2024. The Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this on Monday when he briefed State House correspondents following the weekly Federal Executive … Continue reading “Nigerians Can Now Obtain UAE Visas — Minister”
Fire has gutted a section of the palace of the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, at Gidan Rumfa. The incident, which occurred on Friday night around 11 pm, has raised concerns about the security and safety of the historic palace. According to palace sources, the perpetrators forced open a door, set the fire, … Continue reading “Fire Guts Section Of Emir Sanusi’s Palace”
President Bola Tinubu has announced the creation of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development in a move expected to end the perennial clashes between pastoralists and farmers. Tinubu approved the creation of the ministry on Tuesday when he inaugurated the Presidential Committee on Livestock Reforms at the Council Chamber of the State House in … Continue reading “UPDATED: Tinubu Creates Ministry Of Livestock Development”
In furtherance of its proactive flood risk management, the Director General National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Zubaida Umar has activated all Zonal, Territorial and Operation offices of the agency nationwide, to work with the States’ Emergency Management Agencies (SEMAs) within their area of responsibilities, to carry out rescue operations and conduct assessment of the … Continue reading “Flooding: NEMA Activates States’ Emergency Centres”
The Netherlands struck two second-half goals in seven minutes to come from behind to beat Turkey 2-1 on Saturday and set up a Euro 2024 semi-final clash with England. Samet Akaydin sent Turkey ahead in the first half but Stefan de Vrij headed the Netherlands level and Murt Muldur turned into his own … Continue reading “Netherlands Beat Turkey To Set Up Euros Semi-Final With England”
Controversy has enveloped a $150bn Samoa trade deal signed by the Federal Government of Nigeria with the European Union. Last November, the European Union, its 27 member states and 79 member states of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) signed an agreement in Apia, the capital of the Pacific island … Continue reading “Controversy Trails FG’s $150bn Samoa Agreement, Ministers Deny LGBT Provision”