Kankara Abduction: Kano Govt Shuts Schools, Health Institute

Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje speaks during the State Executive Council meeting at the Government House on October 6, 2020.   Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has ordered the immediate closure of all public and private schools in the state. The Kano State Commissioner of Education, Sanusi Kiru, who disclosed this to Channels Television on … Continue reading “Kankara Abduction: Kano Govt Shuts Schools, Health Institute”

I Was Never Under Pressure To Sack Ex-Army Chief, Ihejirika – Jonathan

Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan speaks during a book launch in Abuja on December 15, 2020.   Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday said he was not under any pressure to sack the former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Azubuike Ihejirka from office. Speaking during a book launch in his honour in Abuja, Jonathan said some people … Continue reading “I Was Never Under Pressure To Sack Ex-Army Chief, Ihejirika – Jonathan”

Katsina School Attack Over 500 Students May Be Missing : IGP Sends More Police Officers To Katsina

File photo of the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has sent more police officials to Katsina State where an attack on a secondary school by gunmen has left scores missing with many feared abducted. These additional “operational and investigative assets” are to support the ongoing search and rescue … Continue reading “Katsina School Attack Over 500 Students May Be Missing : IGP Sends More Police Officers To Katsina”

‘The Milkmaid’ Selected As Nigeria’s Entry For 93rd Oscars

A scene from the production of the Milkmaid, which was selected as Nigeria’s choice for the 93rd Oscars   “The Milkmaid” is Nigeria’s official submission for the 93rd Academy Awards in the International Feature Film (IFF) category of the Oscars. The Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) announced the selection on Tuesday. The NOSC said it … Continue reading “‘The Milkmaid’ Selected As Nigeria’s Entry For 93rd Oscars”

Emir Of Katsina Urges Traditional Title Holders To Help Combat Insecurity

Katsina usually referred to as Katsina State to distinguish it from the city of Katsina, is a state in the northwest zone of Nigeria.   The Emir of Katsina, Abdulmumini Kabir Usman has urged traditional title holders to use their positions wisely towards curtailing the lingering security and other social challenges bedeviling the country. The … Continue reading “Emir Of Katsina Urges Traditional Title Holders To Help Combat Insecurity”

Emirates Airlines Records First Loss In Three Decades

In this file photo taken on June 26, 2015, an Emirates Airbus A380 aircraft sits on the tarmac at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake. Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP   Dubai-based Emirates airline on Thursday posted its first loss in more than three decades, saying it had been badly hit by the coronavirus lockdown … Continue reading “Emirates Airlines Records First Loss In Three Decades”

Photos: Kaduna Govt Installs New Emir Of Zazzau

Governor El-Rufai believes the traditional institution will be a driver of growth in the State. Photo: Twitter@GovernorKaduna   The Kaduna State Government on Monday installed the new Emir of Zazzau, Ahmad Bamalli. During the occasion attended by the Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and a host of other dignitaries, the new Emir had also taken … Continue reading “Photos: Kaduna Govt Installs New Emir Of Zazzau”

We Will Sell Confiscated Tricycles, Generate Revenue For Rivers Govt – Wike  

Rivers State Governor speaks in Port Harcourt during the commission of Rumesi flyover on November 7, 2020.   Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has warned tricycle operators in the state against defacing some communities in the state. Speaking during the commissioning of Rebisi flyover in Port Harcourt, the state capital, Wike said if any operator … Continue reading “We Will Sell Confiscated Tricycles, Generate Revenue For Rivers Govt – Wike  “

Real Madrid’s Hazard, Casemiro Test Positive For COVID-19

    Real Madrid duo of Eden Hazard and Casemiro have tested positive for COVID-19 after being among the group of players and staff tested at Valdebebas on Friday morning. The club released a statement in this regard which read “Real Madrid C.F. informs that our players, Casemiro and Eden Hazard, have tested positive in … Continue reading “Real Madrid’s Hazard, Casemiro Test Positive For COVID-19”

Qatar Emir Sets First National Election For Next October

  Photo Credit; PressTV   Qatar’s ruler said Tuesday that a long-delayed vote for the country’s policy reviewing chamber will be held in October 2021, marking the Gulf emirate’s first national election. The currently un-elected Shura Council advises the absolute ruler, Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, on draft laws but does not create its … Continue reading “Qatar Emir Sets First National Election For Next October”