Written by A FIRE outbreak has reportedly destroyed a palace at Gidan Rumfa, the residence of the 16th Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi. Daily Trust quoted sources in the palace, as saying that the incident occurred on Friday, July 12, around 11 pm. Unknown arsonists allegedly set the palace on fire. According to the sources, the inferno […]
In the ongoing legal battle concerning the Kano emirate, the legal representatives of the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, have withdrawn their services from the case before the Kano State High Court. This move comes in response to the court’s refusal to grant a stay of proceedings, leading to dissatisfaction among the legal … Continue reading “Emirates Tussle: Ado Bayero’s Lawyers Withdraw From Case”
Former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufa’i, has said his recent post on X was mere reminder of ultimate accountability and was not meant to unsettle anyone. Earlier in the week, El-Rufai’s tweet had generated interest, with many accusing him of scorning the current administration of Governor Uba Sani. An X user had posted […]
The Chief Imam of Jos Central Mosque in Plateau State, Sheikh Lawal Adam Abubakar, has reportedly passed away. WWW.ADNG.NG reports that the sad development was confirmed in a statement released on Thursday by the deceased cleric’s son, Bashir Lawal Adam. Adam stated that his father passed away on Thursday at a private hospital in Jos … Continue reading “Chief Imam Of Jos, Sheik Abubakar Is Dead”
The Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has signed the amended Sokoto Local Government and Chieftaincy Law, which effectively strips the Sultan, Sa’ad Abubakar, of the powers to appoint district and village heads in the state. The law was signed by Governor Aliyu on Thursday along with five others after they were passed by the State … Continue reading “Sokoto Govt Strips Sultan Of Powers To Appoint District, Village Heads”
Yes, take a glimpse at this photograph. You would probably imagine, momentarily, a model among the bevy paraded by, say, the popular ritzy GQ magazine. If so, well, you just fell for a disguise. Now, take a closer look. Strip that bucket hat and you will behold, in its luxuriant bloom, that familiar hoary mane … Continue reading “Kongi at 90: The Unstoppable Force of Nigerian Literature. By Louis Odion, FNGE”
The Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has reinstated the paramount ruler of Piriga in the Lere local government area of the state, Chief Jonathan Zamuna. The Governor announced the reinstatement on Thursday, July 4, during a meeting with the State Council of Chiefs. WWW.ADNG.NG recalls Zamuna was dethroned by former Governor Nasir El-Rufai just a … Continue reading “Governor Sani Restores Monarch Sacked By El-Rufai In Kaduna”
The Chairman of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Hashimu Dungurawa, has told President Bola Tinubu that his silence on the Kano Emirate crisis is no longer golden and may cost him the 2027 presidency. To this end, he urged President Tinubu to take action and ensure the deposed Emir, Ado Bayero, is banished from … Continue reading “Apply Wisdom, Intervene In Kano Emirate Crisis Now – NNPP Chairman Tells Tinubu”
At least six individuals were reportedly hurt in a fierce altercation between Dakumi and Gbage communities, Ebbo Gbachinku Ward in Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State. It was reported that two individuals involved in the brawl are currently receiving medical attention at an unknown facility. Daily Post quoted local sources to have revealed that … Continue reading “Six Injured As Niger Communities Clash Over Land”
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday ordered the final forfeiture of at least 20 properties linked to the convicted former Chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), Abdulrasheed Maina. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, in a judgment, held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had proven its case beyond reasonable doubt […]