Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed on Monday appointed Alhaji Nuhu Wabi as the 10th Emir of Jama’are. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the new Emir succeeded Alhaji Ahmadu Wabi III, who died at the age of 84 on Feb. 6, after 52 years on the throne....
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President Muhammadu Buhari says rising crude oil prices present a great opportunity for Nigeria, especially with the passage of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Buhari said this on Monday in Abuja, while declaring open the 5th Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES)....
The largest plane in the world — Ukraine’s Antonov-225 cargo plane — was destroyed by Russian strikes outside Kyiv on the fourth day of Moscow’s invasion, Ukraine’s state-owned Ukroboronprom group said Sunday. “Russian invaders destroyed the flagship of the Ukrainian aviation, the AN-225” at the Antonov airport in Gostomel...
A Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja, on Monday, refused to grant the bail application of suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abba Kyari. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a ruling, said the application had been overtaken by events following an order of a sister court, granting the National Drug Law...
The Federal High Court Abuja on Monday, fixed April 28 for Shamsudeen Bala, son of Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State to open his defence in an alleged fraud charge leveled against him. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) had filed a 20- count charge against Bala bordering...
A former Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Tourism in Lagos State, Mr Philip Aivoji, has been elected the new chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. Aivoji was elected at a state congress held on Sunday in Lagos. In a keenly contested congress, Aivoji polled 839...
The Supreme Court on Monday in Abuja fixed May 27 for judgment in a suit by former Rivers State governor, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, seeking to stop his probe in an alleged N96 billion fraud and fraudulent sales of valued assets belonging to Rivers State. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, who led...
Boko Haram terrorists at the weekend ambushed a jihadist Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) around Gabara/Galta hideouts close to Mandara mountains of Lake Chad axis. It was learnt that Boko Haram destroyed four ISWAP’s guntrucks with Russian Dushka and Browning Machine Guns (BMGs). ISWAP Commander, Abou Sadiquo Buorubouru...
Ukraine demanded an immediate Russian ceasefire and troop withdrawal on Monday as a Kyiv delegation arrived for talks with Russian negotiators on the fifth day of the Kremlin’s offensive against the country. He also demanded an “immediate” European Union membership for Ukraine. Russia invaded Ukraine on Thursday, sending shockwaves...
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has said the outcome of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential primaries will shock many Nigerians. He added that any candidate that wins the presidential ticket should be assured that the members will rally around and make sure that he wins the 2023 presidential...
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) maintains that it will not back down on the current industrial action, accusing the Federal Government of not keeping to its promises. President of the union, Emmanuel Osodeke said this on Monday, more than two weeks after ASUU declared a one-month warning...
The Multi National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) have killed scores of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists and impounded large quantities of their logistic supplies in Kirawa on the Nigeria and Cameroon borders. The Chief of Military Public Information for MNJTF, Col. Muhammad Dole, in a statement on Monday in N’Djamena Chad,...
The Presidency has frowned at the reported inhuman and discriminatory treatments of Nigerians and other citizens of African countries, who are being denied the same right of passage out of Ukraine. Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s spokesman in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, said all citizens should be...
World champions France have called for Russia to be thrown out of 2022 world cup. Russia should be expelled from the 2022 World Cup after invading Ukraine, French Football Federation President, Noel Le Graet told Le Parisien newspaper on Sunday. On the fourth day of the invasion, Ukrainians and...
Tens of thousands of Ukrainians have fled their country since Russia invaded Thursday. The United Nations’ refugee agency, UNHCR, says it is planning to deal with up to four million if the situation worsens. But the European Union’s crisis management commissioner says the figure could reach seven million. Poland...
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami SAN on Sunday endorsed Mainasara Sani as the duly recognized Sokoto State Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC). Malami made the affirmation in the house of Rt Hon Balarabe Salame while flagging...
PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Members of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS) in Calabar have held a one day fasting and prayer sessions for quick restoration of peace between Ukraine and Russia and other hot spots in the world, including Nigeria. They also prayed for the upcoming...
A popular Pastor and Founder of Anointed Palace Chapel (APC), Rev Obofour has ignited a controversy after sharing a video of him sitting on a “cobra throne”. The gold-plated throne was topped with the head of a colossal cobra, which had its jaws open. Though the owner of the...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Federal Government has said the governments of Hungary and Romania have approved visa free access to all Nigerians fleeing Ukraine and arrangements for accommodation and feeding are been provided before evacuation is arranged. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this in a statement...