Written by *Says Akpabio Caused His Client To Be Put On Trial Before The Senate On March 14 *Says Akpabio Violated Our Client’s Fundamental Right To Fair Hearing Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has requested for the reinstatement of the suspended Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi, representing the Bauchi Central Senatorial District. Ningi was suspended on the […]
At least 24 states of the federation will not be able to pay workers salaries this year without having to wait for federal allocations from the central government, findings by The PUNCH have revealed. Only 11 out of the 36 state governments of the federation can independently pay their workers’ salaries without depending on federal […]
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Ethiopia’s Largest Cement Factory to Begin Operation Soon The Lemi National Cement Factory in Ethiopia, the country’s largest of its kind, is to begin production soon, company officials have said. The factory is expected to be completed in March, according to its constructor, Sinoma International Engineering Company. When fully operational, the factory is expected to […]
AfDB begins disbursement of $540m SAPZs fund – Official The African Development Bank (AfDB), says it will commence the disbursement of US$540 million to the first batch of states for the development of Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZs). Senior Special Adviser on Industrialisation to the AfDB President, Prof. Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, made this known while presenting […]
YUMSUK 2023/2024 cut off mark has now been announced by the management of the institution. Northwest University is also known as YUMSUK and its a state University owned by the Kano State Government. One of the criteria that would be used when selecting candidates is the cut off mark but note that there are other […]
The Oluwo of Iwo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, Telu I, has described former President, Olusegun Obasanjo’s action against traditional rulers in Oyo as a desecration of Yoruba traditional institution, noting that the Obasanjo cannot do it to emirs. Obasanjo had, as seen in a trending video, ordered some Yoruba traditional rulers in … Continue reading “Oluwo Condemns Obasanjo For ‘Desecrating’ Yoruba Monarchs, Says He Wouldn’t Dare Order Emirs”
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has said that its engagement with music star, Afeez Adeshina Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, was to encourage him to use his skills and platforms to put out content that will discourage millions of his followers and Nigerian youths from substance abuse. The artiste had on Thursday, … Continue reading “Naira Marley Not Our Ambassador, Says NDLEA”
The Senate Chief Whip, Ali Ndume, has disclosed plans by senators to take drastic action against Senate President Godswill Akpabio if he continues to make unwarranted statements. While addressing his colleagues on Monday before proceeding on annual recess, Mr Akpabio said a token has been sent to the lawmakers to enable them to “enjoy their … Continue reading “Senators Threaten Drastic Action Against Senate President Akpabio Over Controversial Statement On Holiday ‘Token’”
By Farooq Kperogi MUSIC star Davido’s social media promotion of a new song by Logos Olori (whose real name is Olalekan Emeka Taiwo) titled “Jaye Lo” where men dressed in stereotypical Muslims robes gyrated into a sudden burst of frenzied dancing shortly after performing the Muslim prayers near a mosque hasincensed Muslims in Hausaphone northern … Continue reading “Davido: Why Yoruba And Hausa Muslims Reacted Differently To Video”
Adamu Bulkachuwa, a senator from Bauchi North who served in the 9th Assembly, has denied that he had any influence on Zainab Bulkachuwa’s choices while she served as the President of the Court of Appeal. Bulkachuwa on the floor of the Senate at the valedictory session of the 9th Assembly, before he was interrupted by … Continue reading “‘Lawan Didn’t Allow Me Finish My Thought’, Sen. Bulkachuwa Clarifies Remarks About Wife”