Written by President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences over the passing of the Emir of Ningi, Yunusa Danyaya, in Bauchi State. The monarch, who had recently returned from a medical trip to Saudi Arabia on Thursday, August 22, passed away at the age of 87. SwordPress.NG Your News Search Engine reports that the revered monarch passed … Continue reading “Tinubu Mourns Emir Of Ningi, Yunusa Danyaya”
Chaos erupted in Sabon Birni, Sokoto State, on Thursday as residents rioted over the murder of the emir of Gobir in Gawata town of Sokoto state, Alhaji Isa Bawa. SwordPress.NG Your News Search Engine recalls that Bawa was abducted along with his son on his way to his native town of Sabon Birni near the … Continue reading “Video: Chaos As Sokoto Residents Clash With Police Over Murder Of Abducted Emir”
Several individuals involved in the 10-day #EndBadGovernance protests have either lost their lives or been detained by police authorities. SwordPress.NG Your News Search Engine reports that the #EndBadGovernance which took place from August 1st to 10th was in response to widespread economic hardships faced by Nigerians. Protests took place in cities like Lagos, Kano, Gombe, … Continue reading “Breakdown Of #EndBadGovernance Protesters In Police Custody”
Bandits kidnapped 10 locals in Moriki community in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State and demanded N50 million ransom. It was gathered that the bandits raided the community on Wednesday night, August 21, 2024. A resident of Moriki community told the BBC Hausa Service on Thursday, that the bandits were disturbing the community and had earlier … Continue reading “Bandits kidnap 10, demand N50m ransom in Zamfara”
The District Head of Gatawa in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Alhaji Isa Muhammad Bawa, has reportedly d!ed in captivity. LIB reported that bandits abducted the Sarkin Gobir alongside his son and brother 25 days ago. The sad development is coming a few days after bandits released a distressing video showing the traditional ruler … Continue reading “Abducted Sokoto monarch d!es in captivity days after appearing in video to plead for government’s help”
In the tussle of citizens expressing their rights to peaceful protest and security agencies living up to their duties of ensuring public order, experts have said kerosene, sprite drink and urine can reduce effect of tear gas on peaceful protesters. Nigerians on August 1 poured out on the streets across the country in protest against … Continue reading “Protest: Methods To Minimise The Effect Of Teargas – Experts”
The Nigerian Air Force’s Air Component of Operation “Hadin Kai” has successfully neutralized five key terrorist commanders and over 35 fighters in a precise airstrike in Arina, located in the Southern Tumbuns area of Borno State. In a statement released on Wednesday in Abuja, the Director of Public Relations and Information for the Nigerian Air … Continue reading “NAF Airstrikes Eliminate Five Terrorist Commanders, 35 Fighters In Borno”
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas to “promptly disclose the exact amount of the…
N21m NASS’ Salaries: NLC Decries Nigeria’s Wage System As Breeding ‘Choking Inequality And Inequity’
As criticisms continue to trail the N21 million monthly salaries and allowances of National Assembly (NASS) members, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has faulted Nigeria’s wage system, saying it is…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, to immediately disclose the exact monthly running costs, amounting to millions of naira, being paid to members of the National Assembly. SERAP is also demanding detailed accounts of how these funds are … Continue reading “₦21 Million Jumbo Pay: Account For NASS ‘Running Costs’ Or Face Legal Action – SERAP To Akpabio, Abbas”