Sanusi returns as Emir of Kano
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has approved the return of Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, former Kano Emir, who was deposed in 2020. The reinstatement of Sanusi on Thursday followed…
Reps pass Bill to revert to old national anthem
The House of Representatives has passed a bill requiring the nation to revert to the old National Anthem – “Nigeria we hail thee.” Before the commencement of the day’s proceedings,…
Kano Assembly sacks five Emirs
The Kano State House of Assembly, on Thursday, passed the Kano Emirates Council bill 2024, into law, abolishing the five Emirates created by immediate-past Governor of the state, Dr. Abdullahi…
19.4bn Fraud: “Not guilty my lord,” says Hadi Sirika
Former Minister of Aviation Hadi Sirika and his brother, Ahmad Sirika, have on Thursday pleaded not guilty to the charge of alleged N19.4bn fraud. The two Sirikas and a company,…
House of Reps orders military to open Banex Plaza
The House of Representatives has asked the Nigerian Army to open the Banex Plaza in Abuja and end the illegal shutdown of the market. It would be recalled that the…
Tinubu okays $750m for rural electrification
The Federal Government has approved a $750m World Bank funding for the construction of 1,200 mini-grids in rural communities across Nigeria. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Electrification…
Oba of Benin accuses EFCC of corruption
The Oba of Benin, Omo N’ Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II has alleged that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is aiding crimes in the country.…
Minimum wage: Labour agrees to attend Tuesday talks
The Organised Labour has agreed to attend the ”negotiation” meeting of Tripartite Committee on the Minimum Wage slated for Tuesday. Etim Okon, the Vice President of the Trade Union Congress…
Police sack Inspector Mohammed for joining robbers to rob victim of N29.8m
The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed Inspector Adabo Mohammed for joining a robbery gang to rob a victim of the sum of N29.8 million in Abuja. Force Public Relations Officer,…
Oyo Sets To Recruit 7,000 Teachers In Public Primary Schools
Oyo State Government through the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has graciously approved the recruitment of 7,000 teachers to the Public Primary School as well as 100 caregivers for…