A Federal High Court sitting in Kano has ordered the eviction of the reinstated Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, from Gidan Rumfa Palace. The court also ordered the police to ensure all rights and privileges due to the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Bayero, be given to him. The presiding judge, Justice S. A….
The Senate has pardoned and recalled Bauchi Central Senator, Abdul Ahmed Ningi. Ningi was suspended for three months on March 12, 2024, fr accusing the Senate of budget padding. The recall process was initiated after a motion moved by Deputy Minority Leader Sen. Abba Moro, who expressed regret on behalf of the suspended senator.Senate Sen….
The Organised Labour has rejected a fresh minimum wage proposal by the Nigerian Government. Channels Television reports that the Organised Labour, comprising the Nigferia Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, rejected the offer of the Federal Government to pay N60,000 as new minimum wage,. It was also gathered that labour had shifted…
The governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, assured the general public, on Monday, of the judicious distribution of 37,000 bags of assorted food items donated by the federal government to the most deserving and vulnerable members of society. Zulum made this statement during the official handover of 37,000 bags by the National Emergecy Management…
A Kano State High Court has restrained the Police, the Department of State Services, DSS, and the Nigerian military from evicting the reinstated Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II. The Justice Amina Adamu Aliyu-led court gave the ruling in reaction to a case filed by the emir alongside the four kingmakers of Kano: Madakin Kano…
The UK Home Office has been faulted for the death of a Sri Lankan man identified as Sudharsan Ithayachandran after he was deported to his home country. The 41-year-old, who admitted to the use of false documents and working illegally at a British multinational retailer -Tesco, was sent packing from the UK on December 24,…
The leader of Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organization, Chief Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, has backed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led administration on the step taken to grant the 774 local government areas in the country full autonomy. This was contained in a congratulatory message marking the first year anniversary of President Tinubu. The statement…
The Senate has followed the House of Representatives in passing a bill seeking to make provision for Nigeria to revert to its old national anthem. The upper legislative chamber passed the bill following deliberations on a report presented by Tahir Monguno, the chair of the judiciary committee. The old anthem “Nigeria, We Hail Thee” was…
Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson experienced a medical emergency during a flight from Miami to Los Angeles on Sunday, his representatives confirmed. The 57-year-old boxer became nauseous and dizzy, prompting flight staff to call for a doctor on board to assist. Upon landing in Los Angeles, paramedics boarded the plane to provide treatment. The flight…
The Honourable Commissioner for Health, Barrister Jola Akintola, on behalf of His Excellency, Senator Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke, Governor of Osun State, has declared open a training program for frontline health workers in the state. The program aims to refresh and build the capacity of health workers at primary health care centers for effective and…
