Sardauna’s grandson, Hassan Danbaba dies at 51 ….as Wamakko mourns him
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto The Magajin Gari (Mayor) of Sokoto and grandson of late Sir Ahmadu Bello Sardauna of Sokoto Premier of Northern Nigeria, Alhaji Hassan Ahmed Danbaba Marafa is dead. Aged 51, Danbaba, according to closefamily source who confirmed the death, said he slumped and died on Saturday afternoon in Kaduna. The remains of […]
Ortom Angry as security operatives bar him from receiving Osinbajo
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, on Saturday claimed that he was denied entry into the Airforce base where he was expected to receive the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo. Ortom who spoke to journalists at Government House, Makurdi, said that security personnel barred him on getting to the airport of Nigeria Airforce. The governor brandished […]
FCT election: Voters lament malfunctioning of BVAS
Some voters have decried the malfunctioning of the Bimodal Voters Authentication System machines during the ongoing Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections. Newmen observed complaints about the malfunctioning of the Bimodal Voters Authentication System machines at polling unit 006 in Gwagwalada Center, polling units in Piwoyi, Tudun Wanda in Wuse among others. At the Gwagwalada polling […]
NBBF president hails D’Tigress as team secures world cup ticket
The President, of Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Igoche Mark, has congratulated D’Tigress over the team’s qualification for the 2022 FIBA Women’s World Cup. D’Tigress on Friday qualified for the 2022 FIBA Women World Cup to be hosted in Australia later in the year after a 67-65 win against world number five-ranked team, France. The reigning […]
Buhari sacks four aides of Aisha
The President, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), in a drastic move on Today, approved the appointment of former lawmaker, Muhammad Zorro, as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs and Strategy, Office of the First Lady. This is as the President temporarily redeployed three aides of the first lady to the office of […]
FCT Poll: Voters want INEC to extend voting time in Gwagwalada
Some voters in Dobi Ward of Gwagwalada Area Council, have appealed to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to extend voting time in the FCT Area Councils Poll, to allow them cast their votes.The voters spoke with newsmen on Saturday in Dobi, Gwagwalada, saying that the use of Biomodal Verification Accreditation System (BVAS) had slowed […]
US-based Nigerian nurse declares for president
A Nigerian nurse based in the United States, Faduri Joseph, has vowed to end insecurity and the face-off between ASUU and government when elected President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, come 2023. The 45-year-old presidential aspirant made the promise through his Delta State coordinator, Tessy Ebegbune, during a familiarisation visit to the university community, […]
Nollywood aspiring writers & filmmakers contest kicks off
The Nollywood Screenwriting contest (NSWC) has announced a call for filmmakers, screenwriters to participate in a new filmmaking competition. The initiative organized by Nollywood actor, publisher and activist Lawrence Onuzulike, will see 20 top screenwriting submissions qualify for a grand prize of N1 million and a one-year screenwriting contract with Aforevo. Presiding judges include industry […]
Director commends aviation unions for suspending proposed strike
The Director of Public Affairs, Ministry of Aviation, Mr James Odaudu, has applauded aviation unions for choosing the path of negotiations that led to the suspension of a planned nation strike. Odaudu gave the commendation on Saturday in Abuja during an interview with newsmen. According to him, such move by the labour leaders can only […]
Hoodlums damage Lagos-Ibadan railway track, trains forced to stop in bush
Hoodlums activities on the railway track forced train movement on the Lagos-Ibadan Railway section to temporarily stop on Saturday. Passengers aboard the train which departed the Obafemi Awolowo Train Station in Ibadan at 8:30 am on Saturday, were said to have been forced to stop somewhere before Funmilayo Ransom Kuti, at the Papalanto area, due […]