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The Arewa Journalists Forum has described  Governor Umo Eno’s leadership model in Akwa Ibom State in the last one year as one worth emulating. The Forum upheld this position in a Press briefing on May 28, 2024, where they passed a Vote of Confidence on Governor Umo Eno. They described him as a workable model,…

Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili, a prominent Nigerian activist and former Minister of Education, has publicly declared her refusal to sing the newly confirmed national anthem, “Nigeria, we hail thee.” In a statement posted on her X account, Ezekwesili said she will continue singing the previous national anthem, “Arise, O compatriots.” Ezekwesili’s declaration comes in response to…

Idris Oloshogbo, a 68-year-old pilgrim from Lagos State, has passed away in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, during the Hajj pilgrimage. The Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board confirmed his death, which occurred shortly after he participated in the Tawaf, the circumambulation of the Holy Kaaba. The board Secretary, Saheed Onipede, conveyed the news through a statement…

President Bola Tinubu has given his assent to the National Anthem Bill 2024 reverting the country to the old national anthem, “Nigeria, we hail thee”. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, revealed this on Wednesday at a joint session of the National Assembly marking the Silver Jubilee Of Nigeria’s 4th Republic. President Bola Tinubu is expected…

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has summoned the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, and the Chief Judge of Kano State High Court over conflicting interim injunctions regarding the Kano Emirate, which have heightened tensions in the state, according to Channels TV.   The Federal High Court sitting in Kano, on…

The President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Kore, Alhaji Bello Bodejo became a free man on Wednesday after the Federal Government withdrew alleged terrorism charges filed against him. The charges against Bodejo were withdrawn by the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) on resumption of the trial on Wednesday. Upon resuming hearing, the lawyer…

The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has imposed restrictions on public gatherings intended for protests, aiming to curb potential unrest within the state. This announcement was made through a statement delivered by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Wednesday. Under the new directive, Governor Yusuf has authorized the Police, the Directorate of State…

The Federal Government announced on Tuesday the reinstatement of the suspended social investment programme, aimed at providing direct payments to 75 million Nigerians across 50 million households. This initiative is intended to alleviate the hardships faced by citizens, particularly vulnerable groups, as disclosed during a ministerial sectoral briefing marking President Bola Tinubu’s first year in…

A Kano High Court presided by Justice Amina Aliyu has restrained the police, the State Security Service, SSS and Nigerian military from evicting the reinstated Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II. The case was filed by the emir alongside the four kingmakers of Kano: Madakin Kano Yusuf Nabahani; Makaman Kano Ibrahim Sarki Abdullahi; Sarkin Bai…

Stanley Okoruwa, a Lagos-based blogger, has issued a public apology for making unfounded allegations against popular businessman Emeka Okonkwo, also known as E-Money, and Jennifer Awele, the wife of the late actor Junior Pope. The controversy began when E-Money launched a search for two women and a man who claimed he had an affair with…

Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is set to unveil the transport policy in the state.  The policy aims to transform the way people, goods and services move within the state.  This was disclosed by Sanwo-Olu’s media aide on New Media via his X handle on Tuesday, May 28.  He wrote: “Today, the Governor of Lagos State,…

Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Lamorde, who passed away in Egypt on Sunday, will be laid to rest today.  The 61-year-old had travelled to Egypt for medical treatment before he passed on. The burial announcement was made by former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, on his…

Singer, Seun Kuti, has revealed that the wives and over 100 concubines of his late father, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, almost killed him with stress. According to Kuti, besides his 27 wives married on the same day, he had over 100 concubines residing with him at his Kalakuta commune. Speaking on the ‘Bahd & Boujee’ podcast…

The Presidency has said that the N497,000 demand by the organized labour as new minimum wage is unrealistic and advised the labour to be serious in its demand. The Presidency also said that what should be paramount to arriving at the new minimum wage by the Tripartite Committee on the new minimum wage should be…

Actress, Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi, has opened up on issues bothering her concerning the 2024 Children’s Day. She emphasised the urgent need for better parenting particularly because of the recent dramas that surfaced online about children assaulting and abusing each other. She called the attention of parents to the “woke” attitude that underage children are displaying…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has cautioned that the suspension of the inauguration of governing councils of universities could trigger widespread disorder within the Nigeria’s academic community. The union asserted that the delay undermines governance structures, potentially leading to administrative paralysis and academic setbacks. It would be recalled that the Federal Ministry of…

An angry mob suspected to be thugs loyal to the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), attacked protesters believed to be party supporters from the Edo State chapter who were at the party secretariat to demand Abure’s ouster. Trouble began when the anti- Abure protesters stormed the party headquarters in a number of vehicles…

Kumuyi. Reverend W. F Kumuyi of the Deeper Life Bible Church with over One Million members in Nigeria has relocated to the United Kingdom after campaigning for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to be voted in the last presidential elections. Pastor Kumuyi in the video attached here, clearly and openly admitted to being based in the…

Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) in Kogi has initiated a three-day mourning period following the tragic loss of two students to kidnappers.  Registrar Olufunke Hudson conveyed this somber announcement in a statement released on Sunday. The victims, identified as James Michael-Anajuwe and Musa Hussein, were both first-year students studying Information Technology and Software…

The Nigerian Army has clarified that contrary to claims, it is not involved in enforcing any court order related to the ongoing Kano Emirate tussle. Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, clarified in a statement on X that the troops are not engaged in the emirate dispute. He said instead, the Army…