Following the deposition of 15 traditional rulers by the Sokoto state government, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has expressed concern over the sour relationship between the governor and the Sultan of Sokoto as well as the rumour of impending dethronement of the Sultan. According to the human rights organization, Nigerian Muslims reject any thought of … [Read more…]
Enugu State governor, Dr Peter Mbah, has charged the youth in the state to embrace entrepreneurial and innovative spirit to move the state and country forward, urging them to see themselves as leaders, who have significant roles to play in the development of the state. The governor gave the advice at weekend during the 2024 … [Read more…]
About 50 members of the House of Representatives spread across the six geo-political zones of the country, under the aegis of the Concerned Federal Lawmakers for Peace and Security in the South-East, have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to invoke Section 174 of the Constitution of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) and Section 107(1) of the … [Read more…]
Operatives of Kano State Police Command have taken over the security of the main palace of the Emir of Kano, displacing local hunters who had been guarding the reinstated Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, since his return to the palace, according to a report by LEADERSHIP. The local hunters, popularly known as ‘Yan Tauri,’ were earlier … [Read more…]
In line with the agenda of the Gov. Francis Nwifuru-led government, Ebonyi state government says it has commenced the revitalisation of the Ezzamgbo pipe production industry, which was once moribund and non-functional. Describing his administration as an eventful and human capital development one, the governor disclosed that the revalitalization, revival and reactivation of the building … [Read more…]
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah has approved bursaries in the sum of N44.1m to 294 indigenes of the state currently studying at the seven campuses of the Nigerian Law School across the country. Of the total beneficiaries, which were drawn from the 17 Local Government Areas of Enugu State, 284 have already been … [Read more…]
Deciphering Nigeria can be depressing. Interrogating her history and present political trajectory can also be disconcerting. That awkwardness is further complicated by the fact that, in a nation where governance is now rife with propaganda, the truth is always a conspiracy; and truth-tellers, traducers. That disposition did not prevent two recent unvarnished and non-salutary New York Times assessment … [Read more…]
A Federal High Court sitting in Kano yesterday nullified the reappointment of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano. But Kano State government in a swift reaction hours after the ruling yesterday, insisted that Mohammad Sanusi remained the 16th emir of Kano. It also asked Ado Bayero to vacate the Gidan Nassarawa mini … [Read more…]
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR has inaugurated a panel of inquiry into the building collapse at Ọdụ Igbo, Ochanja and DMGS, Onitsha. This is coming less than twenty four hours after members of the panel were constituted. The Governor performed the function at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia. Members of the panel are … [Read more…]
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT The committee on verification of workers in Enugu State wishes to notify all staff and pensioners that the closing date for the online verification exercise has been extended to Friday, 28th June 2024. Please note that no further extensions will be granted. Every eligible staff member and pensioner under the categories of … [Read more…]
West African Examination Council (WAEC) in Nigeria says it would gradually eliminate the use of papers in the conduct of its examinations. Dr Amos Dangut, Head of National Office, disclosed this on Thursday after monitoring the conduct of the ongoing West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in Abeokuta. The WAEC boss, who was … [Read more…]
The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Health, Kemi Ogunyemi, has said that the number of recorded fatalities as a result of the Cholera outbreak in the state has risen to 21 following the last update which reported 350 suspected cases and 15 fatalities. She also said the number of cholera cases has … [Read more…]