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Muslims in the South-west have been urged to reject any governorship candidate who refuses to commit to the establishment of Sharia courts in their states. This was the position of the Chief Imam of Lekki Central Mosque, Sheikh Dr Ridwan Jamiu, over the ongoing contentious issue of Sharia courts establishment in Yoruba land. Dr. Jamiu, … [Read more…]
US President Donald Trump has revoked Joe Biden’s security clearance, barring his predecessor from receiving daily intelligence briefings as he continues a political revenge campaign throughout Washington. “There is no need for Joe Biden to continue receiving access to classified information. Therefore, we are immediately revoking Joe Biden’s Security Clearances, and stopping his daily Intelligence … [Read more…]
Abia State Commissioner of Police, Danladi Isa, has dismissed three officers for abduction, conspiracy, and extortion of unsuspecting victims. The dismissed cops are Sergeant Jonas Nnamdi, with Force No. 501356,attached to Area Command, Aba. Others are Corporal James Daniel, Force No. 511844, attached to the Department of Operations, Umuahia, and Corporal Ifeanyi Emeka, Force No. … [Read more…]
The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has debunked reports of an explosion at the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC). The Company, in a statement signed by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, said operations at WRPC was halted to carry out repairs for efficient service delivery. He added that routine maintenance is … [Read more…]
A Federal High Court, sitting in Calabar, Cross River State, presided over by Justice Rosemary Oghogho-rie has convicted and sentenced Dr. Geraldine Orok Ita to prison for fraud. Ita was prosecuted by the Uyo Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, on a twelve-count charge, bordering on forgery and diversion of fund to the tune of N127,686,594,l.87 (One Hundred and Twenty-seven … [Read more…]
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to temper justice with mercy and give freedom to the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu from detention. Hon. Kalu made the passionate appeal while addressing the press after the inaugural meeting of the … [Read more…]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced significant leadership changes at several federal universities, including the University of Abuja, now known as Yakubu Gowon University. These changes are effective immediately. At Yakubu Gowon University, President Tinubu dissolved the entire governing council and relieved Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi of her duties as Vice-Chancellor. Senator Lanre Tejuoso, currently … [Read more…]
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Ebonyi State chapter, has declared an indefinite strike in seven of the 13 Local Government Areas of the state over unpaid salaries. The seven local governments are Edda, Ebonyi, Ezza South, Ezza North, Ishielu, Ivo, and Ohaukwu. The union said the affected local governments have failed to pay its … [Read more…]
The House of Representatives Committee on the review of the 1999 Constitution has proposed the creation of 31 additional states in the country. Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Benjamin Kalu who presided over plenary on Thursday read a letter from the committee containing the proposed states. If approved, this will increase the number … [Read more…]
The Senate on Wednesday approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s request to terminate the appointments of the Resident Electoral Commissioners in charge of Sokoto, Abia, and Adamawa States. The affected RECs include: Dr. Nura Ali (Sokoto); Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari (Adamawa State and Prof.Ikemefuna Chijioke Uzochukwu (Abia) The resolution of the Senate followed its consideration and … [Read more…]
No fewer than 17 Almajiri students have been killed by a fire outbreak, which also injured 16 others at an Islamiyya School in Kauran Namoda local government area of Zamfara state. LEADERSHIP gathered that the fire incident, which occurred on Tuesday night at the Islamic school known as ‘Makarantar Mallam Ghali’, lasted for over three … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu has raised the proposed 2025 budget from ₦49.7 trillion to ₦54.2 trillion, citing additional revenues generated by key government agencies. The President conveyed the budget adjustment in separate letters sent to both the Senate and the House of Representatives, which were read during plenary today by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. According … [Read more…]