Lagos belongs to Benin empire, not Yorubaland – Oba Akiolu
The dust has finally settled after years of controversies and heated arguments who the real owners of present day Lagos are, the whole of Western Nigeria and the East of the Niger down to the Nigerian south Atlantic Coast. The Oba of Lagos, His Royal Highness, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, has finally told the world via […]
Obaseki, Shaibu sworn-in for second term, as gov commits to deepening reforms, diversifying state’s economy for progress
… says victory at poll has restored faith in democracy … emphasises ‘unity template’ to drive inclusive growth The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, have been sworn-in for a second term in office, with the governor committing to deepening reforms and diversifying the state’s economy to […]
Tambuwal: Every Nigerian must obtain National ID card
… as deputy receives his By Ado Hassan, Sokoto Sokoto State Government has said it will ensure not leas than 74% its indigenes yet to be enrolled into the Nigerian Identity Management System are duly registered and have obtained the National Identity Card. Government Aminu Waziri Tambuwal made the vow when he received the Sokoto […]
Federal Neuro-Psychiatric hospital Kware soon to attains standard status -CMD
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto With the rapid provision of basic infrastructural facilities in the last 3 and a half years at the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Kware, Sokoto state, it will by the end of 2020 attain the status of a standard psychiatric hospital capable of competing with the best . The Chief Medical Director, Dr. […]
Insecurity: Sultan, Tambuwal seeks frank, open approach to counter banditry activities in NW
….as retired IGP Abubakar calls for operational policy review By Ado Hassan, Sokoto SULTAN of Sokoto and President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs(NSCIA) Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar has said that Nigerians have to be frank and open towards tackling security challenges threatening the peace of the country. ” We need to be blunt and […]
Shall we beg the police?
Lawal Ogienagbon FOR the police, the #ENDSARS Protests were a rude reawakening. Never before had the police which style themselves as friends of the people witnessed such a challenge to their authority by some members of the society. The youths which championed the protests are a force to reckon with in any society. Whenever they rise […]
APC crises: Ex-councils heads association warns against collapse of party, faults IMC’s direction on affairs
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto Concerned over the alleged seeming political misfortunes rearing down the lines in the All Progressives Congress (APC), Association of former Elected local government chairmen in the ruling All Progressives Congress says it foresees imminent disintegration in the party if urgent care and caution are not taken to restore sanity and order […]
Activist Sues Sam Adeyemi, Burna Boy, 48 Others Over Role In #EndSARS Protests
A human rights activist, Mr Kenechukwu Okeke, has filed a criminal complaint Against 50 persons including musicians Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, Davido and the Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre, Sam Adeyemi for their roles in the #EndSARS protests that took place nationwide in October. Okeke sued them before a Chief Magistrate Court in Abuja […]