Kano Court Issues Interim Injunction Against Former Emirs
Justice Amina Adamu Aliyu of the Kano State High Court has issued an interim injunction restraining Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero and four other dethroned emirs from presenting themselves as the emirs of Kano, Bichi, Rano, Gaya, and Karaye. This injunction will remain in effect until the motion on notice filed by the applicants is heard […]
Senate Urges President Tinubu to Amend Bureau of Public Procurement Act
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to submit an amendment bill for the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) Act to improve project budgeting in Nigeria. Akpabio emphasized the urgency of this amendment to address the widespread issue of abandoned projects resulting from flawed budgeting processes. During the inauguration of the 700km […]
Nigeria: National Assembly to Hold Historic Joint Sitting to Mark 25 Years of Unbroken Democracy
On Wednesday, May 29, 2024, the Nigerian Senate and House of Representatives will hold a joint sitting to commemorate 25 years of uninterrupted democracy and legislative activity in the country. This landmark event is the first of its kind since the inception of the Fourth Republic in 1999, with the two chambers typically only convening […]
APC Congratulates Kogi Governor Usman Ododo on Tribunal Victory
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday extended its congratulations to Kogi Governor Usman Ododo after the Kogi State Elections Petition Tribunal in Abuja upheld his election victory. Governor Ododo was confirmed as the legitimate winner of the November 11, 2023, governorship election in Kogi State by a three-member panel of Justices led by Justice […]
Authorities Conclude Search at Gilgo Beach Murder Suspect’s Home
The latest search of Gilgo Beach murder suspect Rex Heuermann’s home has ended. The Suffolk County District Attorney announced that investigators vacated Heuermann’s Massapequa Park residence on Saturday night, marking the end of a six-day search. Heuermann’s daughter’s attorney indicated that the basement appeared to be the primary focus of the investigation. The District Attorney […]
Powerful Tornadoes Sweep Through Central US, Killing 18
At least 18 people have been killed as tornadoes and storms swept across central areas of the US, devastating homes and leaving hundreds of thousands without power. The fatalities include seven in northern Texas, eight in Arkansas, two in Oklahoma, and one in Kentucky. Additionally, scores of people were injured, and nearly 500,000 were without […]
Sultan of Sokoto Urges Northern Leaders to End Almajiri Begging
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, emphasized that northern leaders cannot effectively educate children by allowing them to beg on the streets. This statement was made during the inauguration of the Zamfara State Almajiri Integrated Qur’anic Education Center in Gummi on Sunday. “I am not a politician but I’m here because of the […]
Afenifere: Pa Ayo Adebanjo Is Alive and Well
The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has refuted reports claiming the death of Pa Ayo Adebanjo. Chief Sola Ebiseni, the Secretary General of Afenifere, confirmed that Pa Adebanjo is hale and hearty. In a statement, Ebiseni clarified that the confusion arose due to a mistaken identity. It was actually Professor Ayo Banjo, a former Vice Chancellor […]
Federal Government Sues Governors Over Local Government Autonomy
The Federal Government has initiated legal proceedings against the 36 state governors at the Supreme Court, alleging misconduct in the administration of local government affairs. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), filed the suit, seeking full autonomy for local governments as the third tier of government in Nigeria. […]
Nigeria Customs Launches Tactical Team to Combat Petroleum Smuggling
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) announced the formation of a tactical team over the weekend in an effort to curb the cross-border smuggling of petroleum products to neighboring countries. In the first quarter of 2024, smuggling of petroleum products accounted for 26 percent of the 572 seizures recorded by the service. During the inauguration workshop […]
