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UNGA77: Muhammad Sanusi II advocates deliberate policy of inclusivity, gender representation in govt

– Sanusi Lamido Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Sanusi Lamido was a key speaker at a session on “Transforming Education through Grassroots Innovation: A Localised Teacher-Led Approach’’ on the margins of the 3-day Transforming Education Summit at the ongoning UN General Assembly in New York. The 14th Emir of Kano, who is also an advocate of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),… []

2023: Regime Change Can’t Bring Change -Says Okotie

-Rev. Chris Okotie Former Presidential candidate and interim government campaigner, Rev Chris Okotie has warned that the much anticipated 2023 Presidential election would not bring the change desired by Nigerians. Okotie made this point during a phone-in interview with the Silverbird TV and radio network during the week. He told the panel of interviewers: ‘There’s nothing the incoming government would do that hasn’t been done… []

North-East govs conclude plan to float commercial airline over bad roads

-Borno State Governor, Prof. Umaru Zulum Decrying the bad roads in the bad roads in the North-East geographical zone of Nigeria, Borno State Governor, Prof. Umaru Zulum, on behalf of others has said plans are being concluded by governors to establish a commercial airline for the region. Zulum who doubles as Chairman, North-East Governors’ Forum, made this disclosure on Friday while declaring its seventh meeting… []

Alaafin Stool: Kingmakers Settle For 10 Contestants After Thorough Interview

– Late Alaafin of Oyo After rigorous screening and thoroughly conducted interview ten contestants to the stool of the Alaafin of Oyo have eventually been shortlisted by the Oyo Mesi, who are the kingmakers in the town to undergo further screening. The head of the Oyo Mesi, who doubles as the Bashorun of Oyo, High Chief Yussuf Ayoola, said this after all the 65 contestants… []

Asari Dokubo Launches New Guard Outfit To Fight Rival, Tompolo Over N4b Contract From FG

-Asari Dokubo in his war regalia As earlier reported that the N4bn monthly contract given to Tompolo by the Federal Government has no doubt led to a rancour between his (Tompolo) arch rival and former Niger-Delta warlord and Founder, Niger-Delta People Volunteer Force, NDPVF, Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo-Asari as he has formed another guards outfit to counter rival Tompolo over the said N4bn contract. Dokubo-Asari said;… []

N4.5 billion Monthly Pipeline Surveillance Contract: Niger-Delta Group Cautions Asari Dokubo

-Tompolo, Asari Dokubo The ongoing war between the two notable leaders of Niger-Delta region militants may not abate as soon as expected. Former leader of Movement for the Emancipation of Niger-Delta, MEND, Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo and his long time rival, Alhaji Asari Dokubo are currently at war over the N4.5 billion monthly pipeline surveillance contract awarded to Tompolo by the Federal Government…. []

20 Chibok girls still in Sambisa forest — Rescued girls

Mary Dauda and Hauwa Joseph, the two rescued girls abducted from GGSS Chibok, Borno State, in 2014, have revealed that more than 20 missing others are still in Gazuwa camp in Sambisa forest, eight years after being kidnapped by Boko Haram insurgents. NAN reports that Gazuwa camp, acclaimed headquarters of the Jam’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihd, Boko Haram faction, formerly known as Gabchari, Mantari and… []

Sale of PMS at N165 No Longer Sustainable -IPMAN Faults PPMC

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) yesterday faulted the Pipelines and Product Marketing Company (PPMC) for the recent scarcity of premium motor spirit (PMS) in the country. The Chairman, IPMAN, Lagos Satellite Depot, Mr. Akin Akinrinade, at a media briefing in Lagos, stated that since December 2021, not a litre of PMS had been lifted at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation’s (NNPC) Satellite… []

18 Bus Passengers Burnt To Death In Niger

Eighteen passengers were yesterday burnt to death in a road crash in Niger State. The 18-seater bus crashed in the Gidan Kwano area of Minna-Bida in Bosso council of the state. The bus was reportedly coming from Lagos but there was speculation as to whether it was heading Kano or Sokoto. Learnt that the accident occurred at about 3am when the bus ran into a… []

Kaduna Train Attack: Victims Have Been Bitten By Snakes, Negotiator Tukur Mamu Says

Tukur Mamu, Kaduna-based Publisher who negotiated the release of 11 of the passengers who were abducted from a train in March, says some of the victims have been bitten by snakes. He disclosed this in an interview with newsmen in Kaduna on Monday. Names of train passengers released by terrorists Ansarul denies attacking Kaduna-Abuja train According to Mamu, there are many snakes in the forest… []

NASFAT Hails Supreme Court Judgement On Hijab

Chief missioner of Nasrul-Lahi-l-Fatih Society (NASFAT) Imam Abdul-Azeez Onike has said the Supreme Court verdict on hijab has rekindled the group’s faith in the judiciary. Onike congratulated Muslim women on the victory at the apex court which affirmed their right to dress in accordance with their religious dictate, which commands them to maintain modesty and privacy from unrelated males by wearing the hijab – the… []

Tony Ganger company slams N500million suit on Quantum Zenith Trustees investments company over shares purchase

Five hundred million (N500 million) suit has been slammed on QUANTUM ZENITH TRUSTEES AND INVESTMENT LIMITED (a member of Nigeria Stock Exchange) by an Onitsha based company, TONY GANGER INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED over an alleged damages suffered by the plaintiff when the defendant retained it’s shares without accounting for them and without generating any profit or income therefrom. In an amended statement of claim, accompanied… []

Why I Failed My WAEC Exams- Sowore Opens Up

-Omoyele Sowore Controversial politician and Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore has opened up on the reason he performed poorly in his West African Senior School Certificate Examination. Sowore shared his experience with his O level exams while responding to controversies surrounding the documents he submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The media personality explained via a post on Facebook… []

Jubilations In IPOB Camp As Court Strikes Out FG’s New Charges Against Kanu

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, has just struck out the newly amended six-count charge preferred against Nnamdi Kanu by the Federal Government following the withdrawal of the charge by the FG. The withdrawal came after Kanu’s counsel, Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN) complained to the court that the prosecution is trying to delay processes by continuous amendment of the charge against his client. Ozekhome… []

Justice Odili Retires From Supreme Court

– Justice Mary Ukaego Odili Justice Mary Ukaego Odili yesterday bowed out of the Supreme Court with a call for the restructuring of the country. Justice Odili made the call in Abuja during a valedictory court session held in her honour after attaining the mandatory retirement age of 70 years. She said, the issue of restructuring of the country has been resonating for sometime and… []

Businessman, Ned Nwoko’s Sports University Gets Operational License From NUC

-Ned Nwoko and wife displayed the certificate Approval has finally been granted for the operation of first ever sports University in Nigeria. The approval certificate was given to the Proprietor of the University, Prince Ned Nwoko. his wife, Regina Daniels. sprinter and Police woman, Chioma Ajunwa and a host of other people. With this certificate, Sports University can now start full operation as the structures… []

Nzeribe asked for simple burial — Family source

-Late Arthur Nzeribe A reliable source from the Nzeribe family of Oguta, yesterday, confirmed that the late maverick politician, Senator Francis Arthur Nzeribe, in his last will and testament, asked for “a very simple burial”. A source revealed this yesterday, despite the embargo on press interviews, slammed on Oguta people, particularly the family. Speaking on strict grounds of anonymity, the family source said: “We have… []

Alleged Blasphemy: Sultanate Council Condemns Killing Of Student In Sokoto, Two Arrested

-Deborah The Sultanate Council in Sokoto has condemned the killing of a female student at the Shehu Shagari College of Education. According to the police, Deborah Samuel, a level-two student, was accused of making a social media post that blasphemed the holy prophet Muhammad (SAW). The police said the students forcefully removed the victim from the security room where she was hidden by the school… []

Presidency 2023: Emefiele Hires Ozekhome To Seek Constitutional Interpretation Amid Rising Criticism

-CBN Gov. Godwin Emefiele The Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele’s alleged involvement in politics on Sunday attracted more strong condemnations, with senior lawyers and other eminent Nigerians calling for his immediate resignation. Senior lawyers and top politicians, who spoke separately to The PUNCH, stated that Emefiele’s continuous stay as the CBN governor was dangerous to the economy. They said this as the… []

UK recovers fresh N9.7bn ($23.4m) Abacha loot, uncovers more stolen monies

-Late General Sani Abacha. The United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has recovered $23,439,724.98 (N9.7bn) believed to have been siphoned out of Nigeria in the 1990s by the associates and family of former Head of State, General Sani Abacha. This was revealed in a communique issued by the NCA on Thursday May 5, 2022. According to the statement, the funds form part of a larger… []