Emir Sanusi Laments ‘Unbearable’ Hardship In Nigeria
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…
Edo LG Chairman Impeached Over Alleged ₦1.7bn Budget Padding, Others
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…
Kano Gov Signs Bill Creating Second-Class Emirates
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…
FG Repatriates 190 Nigerians From UAE
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…
Nigerians Can Now Obtain UAE Visas — Minister
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…
Fire Guts Section Of Emir Sanusi’s Palace
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…
UPDATED: Tinubu Creates Ministry Of Livestock Development
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…
Flooding: NEMA Activates States’ Emergency Centres
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,…
Netherlands Beat Turkey To Set Up Euros Semi-Final With England
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…
Controversy Trails FG’s $150bn Samoa Agreement, Ministers Deny LGBT Provision
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…