Population: Kano Demands 1% Increase In Allocation
Kano State Government has demanded a one percent special status in the federal revenue allocation formula, asserting that it is befitting of the State as the most populous State Nigeria. The State made the demand in a memorandum which was presented by the Secretary to the State Government and head of Kano state delegation, Alhaji […]
Four Killed, Three Injured As Locals, Herders Clash In Kaduna
No fewer than four people were on Monday killed and three others injured following a bloody clash between some locals and herdsmen in Kaduna State. According to reports made available by the military and police authorities, the clash took place along some cattle routes in Jankasa village in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of the […]
e-Naira: Details About Nigeria’s First Digital Currency
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, launched Nigeria’s first digital currency, e-Naira. Buhari unveiled the digital currency at the State House with top government functionaries in attendance. The digital currency was flagged off with over ₦500m of the currency minted. Speaking during the unveiling, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele, disclosed that 33 […]
Insecurity: IPAC Calls For State Of Emergency In Cross River
Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has called for the declaration of a state of emergency in Cross River State over alleged heightened crimes and looming anarchy. A statement signed by the chairman of Young Progressives Party (YPP) in the state who doubles as the IPAC chairman, Anthony Bissong Attah said the call has become imperative following […]
Buhari Swears In Two New INEC Commissioners
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday swore in two National Commissioners of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The new National Commissioners are Prof. Muhammad Sani Kallah (Katsina State) and Professor Kunle Cornelius Ajayi (Ekiti State). Kallah and Ajayi are part of the six cleared by the Senate in July this year. This was disclosed in […]
Bauchi: Gov Mohammed Laments Upsurge In Banditry
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has lamented the upsurge in activities of bandits in some local government areas of the state, describing it as a very worrisome development. Addressing a meeting with top government officials, including some commissioners and local government chairmen and officials at Government House, Bauchi, Governor Mohammed said it was […]
Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial Will Lead To IPOB’s End – Presidency
The Presidency has disclosed that the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, would lead to the end of the pro-Biafra group. President Muhammadu Buhari’s spokesman, Garba Shehu, disclosed that IPOB does not enjoy much support in the Southeast. Shehu pointed out that Kanu and IPOB do not enjoy the […]
Banditry: Gov. Matawalle Abusing Holy Qur’an – Galadi
A popular lawyer, Barrister Bello Idris Galadi has stated that swearing with the Holy Qur’an, especially in Zamfara State is an abuse of the Qur’an. Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle had sworn by the Holy Qur’an that he was not aiding banditry and challenged every political heavyweight in the State to come forward and do the […]
Abia: Ikpeazu To Swear In New Commissioners On Tuesday
The Abia State Government has announced Tuesday, 26th October 2021, for the inauguration of the new commissioners appointed by Governor Okezie Ikpeazu. This came as the State House of Assembly recently concluded the screening and confirmation of the nominees sought by the governor, which was contained in a letter sent to the House leadership. Read […]
Oyo Jailbreak: 446 Escapees Re-Captured – Aregbesola
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola has promised to recapture all inmates who escaped from the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) Custodial Centre, Abolongo, Oyo State. A statement by the Media Adviser to the Minister, Mr Sola Fasure, stated that Aregbesola made the promise while on an inspection visit to the facility on Sunday in Oyo. […]
Murder Inquiry: UK ‘Cooperating’ With Kenya -High Commission
The British High Commission in Nairobi on Sunday disclosed that it was ‘fully cooperating’ with a police investigation into the 2012 murder of a Kenyan woman who was last seen with a British soldier. The woman, 21-year-old Agnes Wanjiru, was found dead in central Kenya nine years ago. She had reportedly been at a hotel […]
Pope Urges Governments To Stop Sending Migrants Back To Libya
Pope Francis on Sunday appealed to governments to stop returning migrants to countries like Libya where they are sent to detention centres rife with abuse, and prioritise saving lives of those crossing the Mediterranean. The pontiff’s message comes against the backdrop of the report that Italy have witnessed an increase in migrant arrivals from Libya […]