‘Biafran Boys’: Alhassan Fired As CCT Spokesman
The spokesperson of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Ibraheem Alhassan, has been relieved of his position following a controversial statement on an alleged assault involving his boss, Danladi Umar. Recall that the chairman of the CCT, Danladi Umar, was two weeks ago caught on video physically assaulting a security man at Banex Plaza, Wuse […]
NIN Will Ensure Credible Citizen-Database – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has declared that the on-going National Identity Number, NIN, registration will provide the country the opportunity for a credible citizen database. The Commission stated this during the NCC Special Day held on Thursday, March 25, 2021, at the 32nd Enugu International Trade Fair, organised by the Enugu Chamber of Commerce, […]
Adeboye, El-Rufai Meet In Kaduna
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) met with Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai on Tuesday. The meeting was held at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House in Kaduna. Adeboye made the trip days after eight kidnapped RCCG adherents from Kaduna Province 1, were freed. Read Also: Why Kaduna Students […]
Govt To Conduct Headcount Of Commercial Sex Workers In Bauchi
The Bauchi State Government has said that it will conduct a headcount of commercial sex workers in the State with a view to having accurate data on them. The Permanent Commissioner in charge of Hisbah and Sharia implementation, Malam Aminu Balarabe-Isah, disclosed this in Bauchi during a sensitisation workshop organised for commercial sex workers on […]
One Dead, One injured In Paris Hospital Shooting – Police
A man was feared dead and a woman badly injured when an unidentified attacker shot outside a hospital in Paris on Monday before fleeing the scene on a motorbike, police have confirmed. According to the police, sources close to the investigation said the attacker fired several shots at the Henry Dunant private geriatric hospital which […]
Food Insecurity: USAID To Provide $3m Grant To Nigeria
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to compound Nigeria’s food insecurity, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced its decision to provide financial grants and technical assistance worth $3 million to Africa’s most populous country. This decision was announced in a statement by the agency on Monday which said: ‘On April 12, 2021, the […]
UCL: PSG To Face Bayern Without Verratti and Marquinhos
French Champions Paris Saint-Germain would go into Tuesday’s Champions League quarter-final second leg at home to Bayern Munich without two of their most important players, with gaffer Mauricio Pochettino claiming that captain Marquinhos and playmaker Marco Verratti are technically out of the crunch tie. Speaking to reporters yesterday, Pochettino, when asked about the fitness of […]
Somalian Lawmakers Vote To Extend President’s Term
In a surprising move on Monday, Somalia’s Lower House of Parliament voted in favour of a bill that seeks to extend President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo’s term in office by two years. The special election bill was overwhelmingly approved by 149 members in the lower parliament however it now needs to be approved by the upper […]
Eritrea Sets 36 Christians Jailed For Their Faith Free
No fewer than 36 prisoners who had been in detention because of their faith were on Monday released on bail by Eritrean authorities. According to credible reports, about 14 of the released prisoners have been in detention for the past four years on Dahilik island while Twenty-two others, were arrested at the end of last […]
Fayose Finally Accepts Makinde As PDP South West Leader
After months of serious verbal exchange, former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose yesterday publicly accepted Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo as the South West zonal leader. The surprise concession when Fayose the self-acclaimed ‘Peter-The Rock‘ spoke at the zonal congress which took place in Osogbo, capital of Osun on Monday. Recall that the leadership […]
Ballots, Not Courts Should Decide Election Winners – Jonathan
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has declared that for democracy to be strengthened, the ballots cast in elections, not the judiciary should determine the winners of elections in the country. Jonathan gave this advice on Monday in Abuja, when he visited the digital pan-African news network, the TOS TV network, led by Ms. Osasu Igbinedion. […]
Why I Am Sacking Workers – El-Rufa’i
The Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufa’i has explained why his administration is laying off workers in the State despite the economic realities in the country. The governor explained that the problem was linked to overstretched public finances further dwindled by higher wage bills at a time when revenues from the Federation Account Allocations Committee […]