Public schools: Tell me the truth, Zulum begs at meeting with Borno’s 84 principals
… ‘No common entrance, no JSS 1’ Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Sunday hosted 84 principals of all public secondary schools in the State but at the beginning, Zulum conditioned them to be honest in telling him the realities of challenges in the system, rather than cover-up for fear of victimization. The Governor, a university […]
Appointment Of Emir Of Zazzau: Iyan Zazzau Drags El-Rufai, Kingmakers, Others To Court
In spite of his having to read so many books and traditional literature before appointing Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Bamali as the new Emir of Zazzau, the Iyan Zazzau, Alhaji Bashir Aminu, has faulted the choice and process adopted by Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State. Accordingly, the Iyan Zazzau has dragged Governor El-Rufai, to court […]
PRESIDENT BUHARI: DISBANDING OF SARS FIRST STEP TO EXTENSIVE POLICE REFORMS
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja declared that disbanding of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) is the first step to extensive police reforms by his administration. Speaking at the launch of the Presidential Youth Empowerment Scheme (P-YES), aimed at creating 774,000 jobs across the Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the country, President Buhari also directed […]
Maritime giants, Antwerp Port International takes over Bakassi Deep Seaport project
The dream of actualizing the Bakassi Deep Seaport project is gradually becoming a reality with the announcement of its takeover by maritime giant, Antwerp Ports International of Belgium. Breaking the news of the takeover during a boat ride to the site of the deep seaport with the representatives and port Director, of Antwerp Ports International, […]
Mrs Tambuwal flags off distribution of palliatives, empowerment items, assures to sustain initiative beyond Sokoto
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto WIFE of Sokoto state Governor,Hajiya Maryam Mairo Aminu Tambuwal says she would continue to champion the course for economic empowerment, social awareness, medical outreach services and other intervention activities to alleviate the sufferings of people in the state and beyond. According to her ” my project knows no bound irrespective of religion, […]
Sambo Dasuki Appeals Ruling Of Justice Abang On Metuh
A former National Security Adviser (NSA), Col Mohammed Sambo Dasuki (rtd), has asked the Court of Appeal in Abuja to quash his indictment contained in the February 25, 2020 judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja which convicted an ex-National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh on money laundering offences. […]
Smoking Weed & Sipping Hennessy: THE CHILD ON ITS MOTHER’S BACK
Some years ago, a boy was marking his 5th birthday and he invited the children from both his school and the church. One of those who received the invitation was the son of an indigent widow, who survived on selling firewood. Ordinarily, the widow’s son would never have been invited to the party, given their […]
#ENDSARS: Police IG Bow To Pressure… Scraps SARS
The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has dissolved the Special Anti Robbery Squad unit of the Nigerian Police force. The IGP announced the dissolution at a press briefing today in Abuja. The dissolution is coming days after a general outcry by citizens over the several accusation of the police unit of illegal activities, extortion, […]
International Day of the Girl Child: CAMAC Calls for Total Elimination of Discrimination Against Girls
The Center for Media Advocacy for Mother and Child (CAMAC), has called on all stakeholders to join hands together in ensuring all forms of discrimination against girls are totally eliminated in Nigeria. Executive Director of CAMAC, Alex Uangbaoje, in a statement to commemorate the 2020 “International Day of the Girl Child”, with the theme: “My […]
VOTE-BUYING CHARACTERISES ONDO ELECTION – YIAGA AFRICA
A Civil Society Organisation, Yiaga Africa says the Ondo state governorship election was marred with vote buying and inadequate compliance with Covid-19 protocol. Dr Aisha Abdullahi, Co-chair, Yiaga Africa 2020 Ondo Election Observation Mission, stated this on Saturday at a press conference on situational report on the election. Abdulahi commended INEC for early arrival of […]