By Ann Godwin (Port Harcourt) and Murtala Adewale (Kano) • Wike’s camp properly briefed about postponement, a shift in venue to Abuja – Atiku team • No comment from Wike, Obi after a midnight meeting • Away from the norm, Wike commissions project by himself despite inviting the Bauchi governor • Says he’s not interested […]
By Biodun Busari The Court of Appeal in Kano State, on Wednesday, discharged and acquitted 22-year-old Yahaya Sharif Aminu sentenced to death by a Sharia court over alleged blasphemy. Aminu, represented in the appellate court by his counsel, Kola Alapini, was convicted on January 21, 2021, but appealed the verdict. The Kano state government had […]
From Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano state governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has approved the constitution of an Inter-agency Investigative Panel into State University of Science and Technology (KUST), Wudil. A statement by the commissioner for information, Muhammad Garba, who announced this, said the decision followed recommendation by the Draft White Paper Report of the Visitation Panel […]
From Tony John, Port Harcourt A man identified as Chima and his lover, whose identity could not be ascertained, reportedly inflicted severe machete cuts on his wife for “intruding” into their affair. Daily Sun gathered that the incident occurred in Omerelu community, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, on Monday, after the victim asked her husband […]
Nasarawa Governor Abdullahi Sule From Abel Leonard, Lafia Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has warned that his administration will take stringent actions against perpetrators of crime and criminality in the state, stressing that government will beef up security around Nasarawa Eggon. The governor advised political appointees and other top government functionaries, to be a little more […]
Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo One policeman was reportedly injured when some uniformed soldiers engaged with policemen in gun duel at the popular Ajegunle Spare parts market, Area, in Osogbo, the Osun State Capital Spear parts dealer, traders residents around the area scamper for safety as some soldiers and police officers clashed following a minor disagreement that […]
Adibe Emenyonu in Benin City The Police in Edo State yesterday said they rescued 34 kidnapped victims who were abducted along the Benin-Agbor Expressway on Friday. In a statement by the Command’s Deputy Police Public Relations officer, ASP Jennifer Iwegbu, said the rescue operation which had 32 children among the rescued victims, was carried out in […]
Ibrahim Shuaibu in Kano The Jigawa State Government yesterday confirmed the death of 50persons with many displaced as flood ravages parts of the state. The Executive Secretary of the state Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Mr Sani Yusuf, told reporters that the flood also damaged thousands of houses in the state. Yusuf stated that the situation had […]
At a time in Nigeria where transformational leaders are scarce, Peter Odili, former Governor of Rivers State stands out in his achievements in the political and economic landscape of the country. As he clocks 74, the towering General deserves nothing but a compassionate ode as a champion for human dignity and national peace and reconciliation, […]
By Abiodun Komolafe | Osun, Nigeria | August 12, 2022 – “You (Governor Oyetola) are doing well. You will complete this term and do another term.’ – HRM Oba Munirudeen Lawal, Timi of Ede As a young boy growing up, back then in the village, under the tutelage of his paternal grandmother, yours sincerely was […]
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