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. […]
#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 […]
PRESIDENT BUHARI RESTATES CONFIDENCE IN ARMY, ASSURES OF MORE SUPPORT TO BOOST MANPOWER, HARDWARE, LOGISTICS
PRESIDENT BUHARI RESTATES CONFIDENCE IN ARMY, ASSURES OF MORE SUPPORT TO BOOST MANPOWER, HARDWARE, LOGISTICS President Muhammadu Buhari Saturday in Kaduna expressed full confidence in the ability of the Nigerian Army to protect the territorial integrity of the nation, particularly in the ongoing war against terrorism, banditry and kidnapping, assuring that the Federal Government will […]
When Joy For Zazzau Means Grief For Adara
By SIMON REEF MUSA simonreef927@gmail.com 08033326692 (sms only) The recent appointment of Alhaji Nuhu Bamalli as the new emir of Zazzau by Governor Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai of Kaduna on Wednesday finally laid to rest weeks of assumptions and guesswork that persisted since the death of the former emir, Dr Shehu Idris. Despite the increasing swing of the rumour mills […]