Written by Hearing has formally commenced in the petition filed by the Lagos State governorship candidate of the Labour Party in the March 18 election, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, challenging the return of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Although the petitioner was absent on Wednesday, his lead counsel, Olumide Ayeni, SAN, called four witnesses in proof of his clients petition. … Continue reading “Rhodes-Vivour Calls Four Witnesses, Tenders Documents At First Hearing”
Against the backdrop of a controversial statement on Muslims dominance in the governance of Kaduna State credited to the immediate past Governor of the state, Nasir El-Rufai, the Catholic community in the state has called on the President Bola Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani to call the former governor to order before he sets … Continue reading “Catholic Church Asks Tinubu, Sani To Caution El-Rufai Over Divisive Statement”
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has reappointed the Secretary to the State Government under the Nasir El-Rufai administration, Balarabe Lawal, to his cabinet. This was contained in a statement on Tuesday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mohammed Shehu, who said Lawal was retained in view of his “vast” experience in governance to … Continue reading “Kaduna Governor Sani Retains El-Rufai’s SSG, Appoints COS, Media Aides, Others”
At least five persons have been reported killed in a clash between the Kuteb-speaking tribe and the Fulani herdsmen in Takum, the headquarters of Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State. Channels Television gathered that the attack took place on Sunday when some Fulani herdsmen took their cattle to the market for sale and … Continue reading “At Least Five Killed In Taraba Attack”
As part of efforts to resolve the lingering communal clashes between the Atyap natives, Hausa and Fulani indigenes in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State, leaders of the three warring parties have agreed to sheathe their swords. The stakeholders made the resolution on Friday, during a meeting with Governor Nasir El-Rufai … Continue reading “Killings: Southern Kaduna Leaders Meet El-Rufai, Agree To End Hostilities”
The suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Adamawa State, Hudu Yunusa-Ari, is in police custody, Channels Television can confirm. The police arrested the embattled REC in Abuja on Tuesday, Force spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi said in a statement. Adejobi said, “Barrister Ari, who was arrested by the Police Election Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation Team in … Continue reading “Police Arrest Suspended Adamawa REC, Hudu Yunusa-Ari In Abuja”
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has confirmed that one life was lost in a squabble between some Hausa and Gbagyi youths. The police said it has deployed operatives from the Command to the affected areas to douse tension and effect necessary arrests. The FCT police spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, on Monday, said, “The Acting … Continue reading “One Killed As Youth Groups Clash In Abuja”
The Emir of Katsina, HRH Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, has lamented Nigeria’s myriad of challenges, saying the development is worrying. “Nigeria’s problems are among what has been disturbing me in person to the extent that I find it difficult to sleep for 3-7 days,” the monarch said at the launch of his Peace Foundation in … Continue reading “Nigeria’s Challenges Giving Me Sleepless Nights – Katsina Emir”
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, urged Muslims to use Ramadan season “to project the best and finest virtues of Islam by personal conduct, and not precept.” In a goodwill message to mark the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, Buhari sent greetings and best wishes to the Muslim faithful as they commence 30 … Continue reading “Ramadan: ‘A Time For Deep Reflection,’ Buhari Admonishes Muslims”
Casemiro was sent off as Manchester United were held to a 0-0 draw by Southampton at Old Trafford on Sunday. The midfielder’s dismissal forced third-placed United to settle for a drab goalless draw. United are unbeaten in their last 22 home games, but this was a limp performance in their first league match since … Continue reading “Casemiro Sees Red As Man Utd Draw With Struggling Southampton”