Written by 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legal battle concerning the Kano emirate, the legal representatives of the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, have withdrawn their services from the case before the Kano State High Court.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 […]
Written by Fire has gutted a section of the palace of the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, at Gidan Rumfa. The incident, which occurred on Friday night around 11 pm, has raised concerns about the security and safety of the historic palace. According to palace sources, the perpetrators forced open a door, set the fire, … Continue reading “Fire Guts Section Of Emir Sanusi’s Palace”
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”
President Bola Tinubu has announced the creation of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development in a move expected to end the perennial clashes between pastoralists and farmers. Tinubu approved the creation of the ministry on Tuesday when he inaugurated the Presidential Committee on Livestock Reforms at the Council Chamber of the State House in … Continue reading “UPDATED: Tinubu Creates Ministry Of Livestock Development”
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”
In furtherance of its proactive flood risk management, the Director General National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Zubaida Umar has activated all Zonal, Territorial and Operation offices of the agency nationwide, to work with the States’ Emergency Management Agencies (SEMAs) within their area of responsibilities, to carry out rescue operations and conduct assessment of the … Continue reading “Flooding: NEMA Activates States’ Emergency Centres”
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”