The Palace of Emir of Kano in Kofar Kudu has been surrounded by armed policemen and operatives of the State Security Service (SSS), blocking both entry and exit. Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II is expected to escort the newly-appointed Wamban Kano, Munir Sanusi, to his district posting in Bichi. Daily Nigerian reported that armed policemen have…
“In the pursuit of truth and accountability, we often find ourselves standing at the crossroads of adversity and conviction. This article is a testament to the power of unwavering dedication to the principles of good governance and human rights. Comrade Adedokun Sunday Harshasha, a vocal advocate for human rights and community development, has taken on…
FIFA has caused a stir in Nigeria after featuring the Birnin Kebbi Stadium — a project funded by FIFA and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) — as the new banner image on its official social media pages. The photo, showing the partly completed mini-stadium in Kebbi State, quickly went viral on X (formerly Twitter), with…
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate deployment of additional personnel and resources to Rivers State. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the move is intended to bolster security, protect lives and property, and secure critical infrastructure in the state. According to the…
The legal counsel to Bobrisky, Avwerosuoghene Omuvwie has told the House of Representatives Committee that his client Bobrisky could not honour the invitation of the Commitee due to Illness. The Commitee however questioned that he provided them with evidence from Bobrisky’s doctor on his health and the Lawyer said he had not such document. Bobrisky…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, was on Wednesday denied access to the official quarters of the state House of Assembly along Aba Road, Port Harcourt, where lawmakers loyal to his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, have been holding their sittings. Fubara, who arrived at the complex in the company of top government officials, including the Secretary to…
Earlier today, Hon. Kevin Solomon Olaolu (KSO), the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Student Affairs to the Ondo State Governor extended heartfelt congratulations to Comrade Seyi Tinubu on the occasion of his birthday. Comrade Seyi Tinubu, the son of His Excellency, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is not only…
Justice Maryann Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory High Court has refused to grant a bail application filed by the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, saying it was filed prematurely. Delivering the ruling, Justice Anenih, said having been filed when he was neither in custody nor before the court, the instant application was…
A truck conveying gas cylinders exploded in Magama community, Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State, on Friday, leaving scores of people injured and causing damage to vehicles and houses. Sources said the incident occurred at a filling station ‘Walidan,’ where products suspected to be smuggled into the country from Niger Republic were kept. A…
The disturbing incident involving Alex Ikwechegh, a Nigerian House of Representative member, highlights the alarming misuse of power. Ikwechegh’s caught-on-camera slap of Bolt driver Stephen Abuwatseya and his chilling threat, “I can make you disappear from Nigeria and nothing will happen,” demonstrate a blatant disregard for human dignity and the law. I am, however, disappointed…