The Administrative Panel of Inquiry set up by the Abia State government to review the issuance of certificates of office and Staff of Office to some traditional rulers on May 9, 2023, by the immediate past administration and other related issues, has swung into action. The Panel has invited traditional rulers, presidents-general, youth leaders and…
President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of preparing to mobilize an additional 300,000 troops to the battle line in his country by the beginning of June. Zelensky disclosed this during a press conference in Kyiv on Wednesday. He, however, said that it was unclear how many troops Ukraine plans to mobilize this year,…
The Executive Secretary of the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency, KADSEMA, Usman Mazadu, says at least 289,375 residents have been displaced by bandits across 12 LGAs in Kaduna. Mazadu announced the figures on Wednesday during the flag-off of the distribution of palliatives at Maraban Kajuru, Kajuru LGA. He noted that the activities of the bandits…
It is very gracious to see how well the Naija music screen has evolved taking the world by storm.The entertainment industry is playing a pivotal role in changing the international perception of Nigeria.Nigerian artists are today winning International Awards and recognitions ie Davido, Wizzy, Oluwa Burna, Tem’s etc in no particular order.Nigerian artists are filling…
The Lagos government says it has stepped up flood control measures to mitigate the impact of above normal rainfall in the state. Speaking during a media briefing on Tuesday, Tokunbo Wahab, commissioner for environment and water resources, said rainfall is expected to begin in the first week of April and cease in the first week…
African leaders have been asked to emulate the new Senegalese President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye by declaring their assets publicly. The call was made by a civil society organization, The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education, CHRICED, in a statement released on Tuesday to mark Faye’s inauguration as President. Faye, 44, won the March…
Barring any change, the Abuja Federal High Court has scheduled the arraignment of two Binance executives, Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla for Thursday. Gambaryan and Anjarwalla will be charged before Justice Emeka Nwite on two separate charges. The one filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, which bothers on money laundering, has five…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has reiterated enforcement of approved guidelines as a condition to enjoy the new retirement age of 65 years old and length of service of 40 years for teachers in Osun public schools. This is contained in a circular issued by Mr Ayanleye Aina, the Osun State Head of Service,…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that the FCT’s N1.28 trillion 2024 statutory budget will revolutionise infrastructure provision in the nation’s capital. The minister, who made this statement during a media chat with journalists in Abuja, said the budget will not only cater for the provision of roads in the…
The Katsina State Police Command has confirmed the release of 28 girls abducted by bandits yesterday in Katsina. The girls were reportedly kidnapped while collecting firewood near Kasia village in Batsari LGA of the state. ASP Sadiq Aliyu, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed the rescue in a statement on Tuesday. He stated that all the victims…
