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Emir of Zazzau: We’ve lost a cultural icon – Sen Uba Sani
Sola Ojo, Kaduna Senator representing Kaduna Central, Uba Sani, has described the death of a first class traditional ruler, Emir of Zazzau, (Zaria, Kaduna State) as a great loss not only to the people of Kaduna State but Nigeria as a whole. The late Emir, Alhaji Shehu Idris, died on Sunday at the age of …
The Sun Nigeria.
El-rufai condoles family of late Emir Zazzau
Noah Ebije, Kaduna Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-rufai has condoled the family of the late Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu Idrid and the people of Zazzau Emirate. Kaduna State Government has said that the late Emir of Zazzau, His Royal Higness Dr. Shehu IdrisCFR, had offered distinguished service to the state for over six decades …
The Sun Nigeria.
Kano govt applauds FG’s efforts in ensuring safe reopening of schools
Desmond Mgboh, Kano Kano State government has applauded the Federal Government over its efforts aimed at ensuring the safe re-opening of schools across the country. Deputy Governor of the state, Nasiru Gwanna disclosed this while presenting his remarks when the Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba paid him a courtesy call in his office …
The Sun Nigeria.
BREAKING! Emir of Zazzau dies
The Emir of Zazzau Alhaji She hu Idris has died A tweet from the Governor of Kaduna state, Malam Nasir el Rufai said he died at the 44 Military Hospital Kaduna today after a brief illness. He also announced that janazah prayer for the latest Emir will hold in Zaria by 5pm today. VERY SAD: …
The Sun Nigeria.
Bauchi LG election: 22 political parties threaten legal action over exclusion of party names, logos
Paul Orude, Bauchi As the Local Government election in Bauchi State slated for October 17, 2020 draws nearer, 22 political parties in the state are threatening legal action for not including their names and logos in the ballot papers for the forthcoming Election as bonafide parties that will participate. The aggrieved leaders of the party at …
The Sun Nigeria.
Edo 2020: APC candidate, Ize-Iyamu loses LGA to PDP
Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has lost his Local Government Area to governor Godwin Obaseki, candidate of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP). Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the APC, polled a total vote of 10,458 while governor Godwin Obaseki of the PDP had 13,445. Details …
The Sun Nigeria.
Lions Club to build N45m Paediatric Cancer Centre in Abuja
Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Moved by the total absence of paediatrics cancer centre at the Abuja Teaching Hospital, Abuja Metropolitan Lions Club, has promised to deliver a brand new furnished paediatrics cancer centre to the teaching hospital within a duration of six months. Newly installed club president, Lion Charlz Opusunju, who made the disclosure in Abuja, …
The Sun Nigeria.
Groups to partner with language institute to end years of neglect
Okey Sampson, Umuahia Two groups from the host community of the National Institute for Nigerian Languages (NINLAN), Aba, have pledged to partner the Institute to reverse its many years of neglect and engender improved status for the indigenous language development centre. The groups – Akumaimo Indigenous Forum and Onuoru Asaa Obikabia – gave the assurance when they paid …
The Sun Nigeria.
Abia landlords lament moves to force them to pay borehole fees
Okey Sampson, Umuahia Landlords in urban areas of Abia State have lamented moves by the State Board of Internal Revenue (BIR) to force those of them who drill boreholes in their compounds to pay fees. A consolidated demand notice pasted on some buildings in the State by BIR personnel and signed by Ibe Onyeike NU, Director …
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Edo 2020: Ihama raises alarm over sudden disappearance of Returning Officers, Electoral Officers in Orhionmwon LGA
Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin The member of the House of Representatives representing Oredo Federal Constuency and State agent of the People’s Democratic Party, (PDP), Ogbeide Ihama, has raised the alarm over the sudden disappearance of the Returning Officers and the Electoral Officers assigned to Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State for the September 19 governorship …
The Sun Nigeria.
Obaseki secures highest votes in Edo poll
Godwin Obaseki, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has secured the highest votes in the Edo governorship election. Obaseki secured 307,955 votes across 18 local government areas while Osagie Ize-Iyamu, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), polled 223,619. Total votes cast is 550,242 while the total number of valid votes in the election …
Emir of Zazzau is dead
Shehu Idris, the Emir of Zazzau, is dead. Nasir el-Rufai, governor of Kaduna, confirmed the incident in a statement, noting that the traditional ruler died in the early hours of Sunday at the 44 military hospital in Kaduna. According to the governor, the burial is scheduled to take place on Sunday at 5pm. The emir, …
BREAKING NEWS: Edo guber result; APC 223, 619; PDP 307, 955
Insecurity adversely affecting our means of livelihood – North East elders
Our Reporter Some elders from the North East have said that the state of insecurity in the zone has adversely affected the means of livelihood of the people. They said the situation has compelled them to break their silence. Accordingly, the elders have called on President Muhammadu Buhari to act on the resolution of …
Rainstorm wreaks havoc across Kwara
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The weekend downpour, accompanied with storm, in Kwara state has wreaked havoc, destroying properties worth millions of naira across the state. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has commiserated with the victims whose dwellings were affected in the heavy rainstorm in different parts of the state. A statement by the Governor’s Chief …
Oyo police nab notorious gang leader
Sola Adeyemo, Ibadan The ranks of the notorious hoodlums terrorising the peace of Oyo State have been further depleted as the Director General of Oyo State Joint Security Task Force, popularly known as ‘Operation Burst’, Col. Oladipo Ajibola (rtd), Sunday disclosed that the second in command to the late Abiola Ebila, the leader of …
Benue Archbishop to Buhari: Check terrorists’ infiltration into Nigeria
Cephas Iorhemen, Makurdi National President of the Association of Clerics in Nigeria and Chairman of the Synod of the All Nations Evangelism Ministries (ANEM) in Benue State, Archbishop Dr. Yimam Orkwar Sunday expressed concern over the “infiltration of terrorists” from the Middle East into the country and urged President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently …
AAAN Board visits new APCON Registrar
Members of the Executive Board of the Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN), recently paid a courtesy visit to Dr. Lekan Fadolapo, the newly appointed Registrar/CEO of the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON) at the APCON House, Iganmu, Lagos. The AAAN team was led by the association’s President, Mr. Steve Babaeko. According …
Kano anti-graft agency to file corruption charges against Sanusi
The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has given Muhammad Sanusi II, former Emir of Kano, two days to respond to allegations of land racketeering against him. The Commission in March, asked Sanusi to appear before it for allegedly ordering the illegal sale of several hectares of land in the state. The agency said …
Barca President Bartomeu: I won’t get into any conflict with Messi
FC Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu says he does not wish to have any more disputes with club captain Lionel Messi. This was after the Argentina captain reluctantly opted to stay at the club this month after failing to force through a move. “I won’t get into any conflict with him. He’s our captain …
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