In a surprising turn of events, Kano State Deputy Governor Aminu Gwarzo has retracted his statement accusing the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, of interfering in the Kano emirate tussle. At a press conference on Sunday evening, Gwarzo apologized to the NSA, acknowledging that he was misguided in making […]
In a tragic incident, a mosque located on Yusuf Street, off Ladipo Road, Papa Ajao, Mushin, Lagos, collapsed while prayer was ongoing, leaving one person dead and five others injured. The Lagos Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) responded to the scene and carried out a rescue operation.Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Permanent […]
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has warned against any attempt to destabilize the peace of Kano State amid the ongoing tussle over the Emirship throne. Atiku, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), criticized the Federal Government’s deployment of soldiers in Kano, stating that it is an […]
Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the former vice presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has responded to Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka’s remarks criticizing Peter Obi’s fitness to lead Nigeria. Baba-Ahmed dismissed Soyinka’s comments as an attempted distraction from the real issues and argued that Soyinka’s fears stem from the potential positive […]
President Bola Tinubu recently shared insights on his administration’s progress and vision for Nigeria’s future during a meeting with Yoruba Leaders of Thought. Emphasizing the strides made in governance, Tinubu highlighted the commitment to transformative leadership that addresses citizens’ critical needs. Tinubu expressed confidence in Nigeria’s path to prosperity, stating, […]
In a surprising turn of events, Muhammadu Sanusi II has been reinstated as the Emir of Kano, four years after being deposed by the previous administration. Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State signed the Kano State Emirate Council (Repeal) Bill 2024 into law, dissolving the emirate councils created by his […]
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shehu Mohammed as the new Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) set to replace Dauda Biu, appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2022. This was made known in a statement released today, May 22, by the Director of Information in the […]
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, visited the party’s national headquarters in Abuja to show solidarity with the newly elected National Working Committee led by Julius Abure. Obi urged aggrieved members to prioritize the survival of Nigerians and Nigeria above personal interests. During […]
European football team managers have started releasing their provisional list of players ahead of the June 7 deadline for a final shortlist of 26 players. Some of the most controversial lists include Portugal’s 26-man squad which has the inclusion of 39 year old Cristiano Ronaldo and 41 year old Pepe […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has today raised the interest rate by 150 basis points from 24.75 per cent to 26. 25 per cent. After the 2-day meeting of the bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), they agreed to increase the Monetary Policy Rate(MPR) for the third consecutive time to […]
