The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has insisted that the challenges facing the country cannot be solved unless the government involves the traditional institutions in the decision-making process. Oba Akanbi, who noted that the traditional institutions should be constitutionally recognised, stressed that the ‘politician-style’ of government cannot work in a country like Nigeria. He…
By Seyi Adeniyi Constitutionally, the tenure of President Muhammadu Buhari ends on May 29, 2023 (in less than five months). Meanwhile, the president has made it clear that one thing he is going to leave behind is a more united country. Also, he promised to deepen our democracy. Recall, when President Buhari was making his…
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, a Kaduna-based Islamic Scholar, has called Muslims to come together and elect leaders who are righteous and fear God in the upcoming election. Gumi said this at the launching of Dan fodio Mosque Rebuilding in Kaduna State. In addition, Gumi is urging Muslims to refrain from any actions that could cause division…
Armed individuals launched an attack on the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Enugu South Local Government Area, Enugu State. On Monday, a statement was released by Festus Okoye, the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, which contained the information. According to the data released by INEC on…
The Central Bank of Nigeria, in line with its mandate to promote stability, inclusion and growth in the financial and payment system, has introduced a national domestic card scheme that becomes effective on January 16, 2023. Although the bank is yet to disclose the procurement cost and operational charges, Nigerians will from Monday receive a…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on Monday celebrated the former governor of the state, Chief Adul-Kareem Adebisi Akande, on the occasion of his 84th birthday. Governor Adeleke who praised the elder statesman as a practical demonstration of patriotism and dedication to public service, said his birthday is a moment to thank…
Popular Nigerian influencer, Dr. Chinonso Egemba popularly called Aproko Doctor, has revealed his health battle with brain tumour. He disclosed this in a video he shared on his Facebook account on Monday. Akproko captioned the video: “Throughout December of 2022, I was fighting for my life. I went blind in one eye on the 3rd…
The Federal Government has insisted it will not impose COVID-19 restrictions on China despite the rising infections in the East Asia country. The Coordinator and Technical Head of the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19, Dr Muktar Muhammad, who added this in an interview with The PUNCH in Abuja on Sunday, however, said the government has…
The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr Ahmed AbubakarOperatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Zamfara State have arrested a POS operator simply identified as Mustapha accused of making financial transactions on behalf of bandits. The commandant of the corps in the state, Muhammad Bello Muazu,…
Long queues for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) continued on Sunday, as motorists, and citizens complained about the difficulty associated with the process of getting the fuel even at a higher cost. According to the reports gathered by Sahel media, PMS (petrol) available in most filling stations is been sold between N295 and N300 per litre…
