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JUST IN: Jigawa Assembly suspends 3 LG chairmen
The Jigawa State House of Assembly has suspended three local government council chairmen for allegedly travelling outside the country without seeking permission from the state executive or legislative. The suspended chairmen included Hon Mubarak Ahmed of Birniwa LGA, Hon Rufai Sunusi of Gumel LGA local and Hon Umar Baffa of Yankwashi LGA who was said
Why we deported 177 Nigerians from Jeddah – Saudi Embassy
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Abuja has said Nigerian passengers deported earlier this week did not fulfil the entry conditions and requirements into the kingdom. The Saudi Arabian Authorities had cancelled the visas of all the 264 passengers who were airlifted to Jeddah from Lagos and Kano on Sunday by Air Peace. The
Israel carrying out ‘textbook genocide’ in Gaza – Palestine envoy
Palestinian Ambassador to Nigeria, Abdallah Abu Shawesh, has accused Israel of carrying out what he termed “textbook genocide” in Gaza. He made the accusation at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday in response to the Israeli troops’ entering into Gaza’s biggest hospital – Al Shifa Hospital. Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza City has become
Strike: Labour leaders speak after meeting with Ribadu, Lalong
National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and the Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, on Wednesday afternoon met leaders of the organised labour over ongoing nationwide strike in the country. Ribadu had earlier begged the movement to rescind its decisions on the current development, saying the attackers of Ajaero had been arrested. Speaking at the
It’s wrong to label all Nigerians as corrupt – ICPC
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it is wrong to tag all Nigerians as corrupt in financial or other dealings of human endeavours. The ICPC Chairman, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, said this on Wednesday in Abuja at the Behaviour Change Conference and Exhibition 2023, with the theme, ‘Anti-Corruption Interventions in Nigeria-A
Tinubu to attend Guinea-Bissau 50th Independence Anniversary
President Bola Tinubu will, on Thursday, join other Heads of State and Government in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, to celebrate the country’s 50th Independence Anniversary and Armed Forces Day. Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, announced this in a statement on Wednesday. He said President Tinubu would arrive in Bissau on Thursday for the ceremony, which will be hosted
FG asked to release funds to tackle rot in education sector
Executive Secretary of National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC), Dr Iyela Ajayi, has called on the federal government to release the two per cent consolidated revenue fund for the commission to tackle rot in Senior Secondary Education. Ajayi, who made the call while addressing the press, said the rot in Senior Secondary Education, which includes
Journalist: How I was kidnapped after leaving Aso Rock
One of the correspondents of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) assigned to cover the Presidential Villa in Abuja has narrated how he was abducted by gunmen. The correspondent had mistakenly boarded a wrong vehicle at the Federal Secretariat, Abuja, on the way home after an assignment. The fear-stricken Reporter, who is yet to recover
Labaran Maku’s phone stolen inside Appeal Court
By Shafiu Suleiman Former Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, lost his cellphone inside the Court of Appeal in Abuja on Wednesday. The ex-Minister was among the politicians from Nasarawa state who stormed the court in solidarity with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship Candidate, David Ombugada. After fruitless attempts to recover the phone, Maku became
Nasarawa gov’ship: Court of Appeal reserves judgment
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has reserved judgment in an appeal by Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State challenging the nullification of his election. A three-member panel of justices headed by Justice U. Onyemenam on Wednesday told parties involved that the date for judgment would be communicated. Governor Sule of the All Progressives Court
Count me out of your self-inflicted woes – Gagdi rebukes PDP
The media office of Hon. Yusuf Gagdi, Member representing Pankshin/Kanam/Kanke federal constituency of Plateau State, has warned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state to count the lawmaker out of its self-inflicted trouble. The statement issued on Wednesday said PDP members in the state were delusional for blaming their tribunal losses on Gagdi and
Count me out of your self-inflicted woes – Gagdi rebukes PDP
Doma United down Enyimba
NPFL champions Enyimba continued their poor start to the new season, going down to a 1-0 defeat against Doma United at the Pantami Township Stadium on Wednesday. Hilary Ekawu scored the winning goal in the 17th minute. Enyimba remain in the bottom half of the log following their third defeat of the campaign. The Aba
Doma United down Enyimba
NLC strike: Taraba varsity suspends ongoing semester examination
Academic activities have, again, been brought to a standstill in Taraba State University (TSU). The action which was necessitated by the ongoing nationwide strike has led to suspension of the ongoing first semester examination of the institution. The state’s other public servants defy the strike action and have continued to report in their areas of
NLC strike: Taraba varsity suspends ongoing semester examination
Peseiro reveals Super Eagles goalkeeper that will start against Lesotho
The head coach of the Super Eagles, Jose Peseiro, has addressed the goalkeeping situation in the team ahead of Thursday’s World Cup qualifier against Lesotho. There have been calls for Francis Uzoho to be dropped amid a series of errors in recent matches. The Omonia SC stopper committed two blunders against Saudi Arabia and Mauritania,
Peseiro reveals Super Eagles goalkeeper that will start against Lesotho
Strike: Senate summons emergency meeting with labour leaders
The Senate on Wednesday resolved to immediately summon an emergency meeting with labour leaders to address the ongoing nationwide strike by the organised labour comprising Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC). The Red Chamber specifically urged the unions to call off the strike occasioned by the assault on NLC President, Joe Ajaero,
Strike: Senate summons emergency meeting with labour leaders
Northwest govs travel to Ivory Coast for agro-industrial programme
Governors of seven northwest states departed Nigeria for Abidjan, the capital of Côte d’Ivoire, for a meeting on a special agro-industrialisation programme. A statement issued by the Zamfara State governor’s spokesman, Suleiman Bala Idris, identified members of the team as the governors of Zamfara, Sokoto, Jigawa, Kaduna, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi states. According to the
Northwest govs travel to Ivory Coast for agro-industrial programme
Nigeria incurs significant socio-economic losses to open defecation – UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has stated that the significant prevalence of open defecation results in substantial socio-economic losses for the country. According to the UN agency, about 48 million people still defecate in the open – mostly in the rural areas. Clement Adams, Officer-in-Charge/Chief of Field Office, UNICEF Nigeria Bauchi Field Office, disclosed
Nigeria incurs significant socio-economic losses to open defecation – UNICEF
FG Inaugurates Committee on Salt, Kaolin production
The Federal Government has inaugurated a 10- man committee to strengthen the mechanism for full scale and industrial production of Salt and Kaolin in the country. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony held on Wednesday at the Headquarters of the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development in Abuja, the Permanent Secretary, Dr Mary Ogbe, stated that the
FG Inaugurates Committee on Salt, Kaolin production
Taraba gets new Commissioner of Police
Taraba State has a new Commissioner of Police, CP, in the person of Joseph Eribo. Before his deployment to Taraba State, the CP was the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Operations in Kogi State Police Command, Lokoja. He assumes office as the 27th Commissioner of Police in the State Police Command since its creation on 27th
Taraba gets new Commissioner of Police
Mohbad: NLC, TUC strike stalls coroner’s inquest
The ongoing strike by organized labour has stalled the coroner’s inquest into the death of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, professionally known as Mobhad. Security officials at the court reportedly refused judiciary staff and magistrates entry into the building to continue the inquest on Wednesday. NAN reports that the courtroom was locked as there was full compliance
Mohbad: NLC, TUC strike stalls coroner’s inquest
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