Written by In partnership with the Yobe state government, the Victims Support Fund has flagged off the construction and renovation of several skills acquisition centres across nine Yobe communities to restore the livelihood of the victims of Boko haram affected communities. The Chairman of the fund, General Theophanous Danjuma represented by the Executive Director, Professor Nana … Continue reading “Yobe Govt Partners VSF On ₦130m Skill Centres Construction For Insurgency Victims”
Rangers will renew their age-long rivalry with Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) on Wednesday as they ramp up their quest for the first Nigeria Premier League (NPFL) title since 2016. Both sides were dominant in the domestic front especially in the late ’70s to early ’80s, producing the crop of players that won Nigeria’s … Continue reading “NPFL24: Rangers Rekindle Old Rivalry With Shooting Stars In Blockbuster Match”
The Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has commuted the death sentence of 45 condemned inmates to prison terms. He also granted pardons to 41 other inmates serving in different correctional centres across the state. Speaking at the 2024 Democracy Day, held at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, on Wednesday, he said the … Continue reading “June 12: Abiodun Commutes Death Sentences For 45 Inmates, Pardons 41 Others”
Hundreds of thousands of Muslims have flocked to the Saudi holy city of Mecca for the Hajj pilgrimage unfolding this year in the shadow of the Gaza war. One of the world’s largest annual religious gatherings officially begins on Friday, and Saudi officials are trying to keep the focus on prayers. The Gulf kingdom’s … Continue reading “Gaza War Hangs Over Hajj As Pilgrims Flock To Mecca”
Kano State High Court has ordered substituted service on the dethroned Emir Aminu Ado Bayero and four other emirs in a case filed by the Kano State Government to restrain them from parading themselves as emirs. After listening to arguments from both the plaintiff and defendant counsel, the presiding judge, Justice Amina Adamu Aliyu … Continue reading “Kano Court Orders Substituted Service On Dethroned Emirs”
Donald Trump said Thursday he would reverse US President Joe Biden’s order clamping down on illegal border crossings, in his first campaign event since becoming a convicted felon. The expected Republican Party nominee also threatened to impose tariffs on countries that do not stem the flow of migrants into the United States, as he … Continue reading “Trump Vows To Reverse Biden’s Order On Illegal Border Crossings”
Saudi Arabia has announced the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent, signalling the beginning of the 12th Islamic month. Eid Al Adha, the biggest Islamic festival falls on the 10th of Dhu Al Hijjah. Eid ul-Adha is celebrated by Muslims all around the world on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah (the twelfth month … Continue reading “Saudi Declares June 16 Sallah Day”
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Barrister Yakubu Maikyau, has asserted that the administration of justice, is the fundamental prerequisite for maintaining harmonious relationships among citizens, and ensuring the very existence of a nation. He asserted at the 2024 NBA SLP annual conference held in Kano, the first of its kind to … Continue reading “Nation Cannot Coexist Peacefully Without Administration Of Justice — NBA”
Eight people in Morocco have died and dozens of others were hospitalised after drinking homemade liquor, the health ministry said on Wednesday. “Serious complications from poisoning” led to the death of eight people in the town of Sidi Allal Tazi, about 100 kilometres (over 60 miles) north Rabat, said the regional health directorate. More … Continue reading “Eight Die In Morocco After Drinking Bootleg Alcohol”
Israel on Tuesday mourned four captives reported dead in Gaza by the army amid growing doubts and international pressure over a plan for a ceasefire and hostage release deal outlined by US President Joe Biden. In the besieged Palestinian territory, Israeli strikes continued early Tuesday, particularly in Bureij in central Gaza where local hospital … Continue reading “Israel Mourns Dead Hostages As Doubts Grow Over Gaza Truce Plan”