AGF Fagbemi Insists Kanu’s Case Must Be Resolved in Court
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has stated that the case against Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is a complex legal matter that can only be resolved by a competent court. Speaking during the Sectoral Ministerial Briefing marking the first anniversary of President Bola […]
Emir Of Kano: Reinstated Sanusi Receives Appointment Letter
Sanusi Muhammadu has officially received his letter of appointment as the 16th Emir of Kano, reinstated by Governor Abba Yusuf just a day after the announcement. The formal ceremony took place at the Government House in Kano on Friday, attended by top government officials, traditional rulers, kingmakers, and other dignitaries. “By the powers conferred on […]
Breaking: Kano Governor Orders Arrest of Deposed Emir Bayero
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has ordered the immediate arrest of the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, accusing him of creating tension in the state upon his return. In a statement issued on Saturday morning by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf directed the Commissioner of Police to arrest […]
Ohio Governor Urges Swift Action for Biden’s Ballot Inclusion
Ohio’s governor is urging state lawmakers to resolve a partisan conflict that could prevent US President Joe Biden from appearing on the key swing state’s presidential ballot in November. Earlier this week, Ohio’s top election official warned that Democrats are nominating their candidate too late to meet the state’s ballot access laws. While similar issues […]
Massive Landslide Buries Over 100 Homes in Papua New Guinea
A massive landslide is feared to have killed many after it struck six remote villages in Papua New Guinea, according to local officials and aid agencies. The landslide buried more than 100 homes around 03:00 local time on Friday (17:00 GMT Thursday) in the highlands of Enga, in the north of the island nation in […]
Tinubu Orders Review of Tertiary Institution Board Appointments
President Bola Tinubu has mandated a thorough reassessment of the recently announced governing boards of Nigeria’s tertiary institutions before their official inauguration and retreat. This directive follows public concerns about the nominations not reflecting the country’s federal character. The Federal Ministry of Education had recently unveiled the list of nominees for chairmen, Pro-Chancellors, and members […]
Atiku Abubakar Announces 2027 Presidential Bid Despite PDP Challenges
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has confirmed his intention to run for the presidency in Nigeria’s 2027 election, despite the current challenges faced by his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Atiku, who has made six previous bids for the presidency over the last three decades, was the PDP candidate in the 2023 presidential election. […]
Sanusi Reinstated as Emir of Kano After Four Years
Four years after being deposed, Muhammadu Sanusi II has been reinstated as the Emir of Kano by Governor Abba Yusuf. On Thursday, Governor Abba Yusuf announced the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano at the Art Chamber of the Kano State Government House at around 5:16 PM. The governor made this […]
Former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika Granted ₦100m Bail Amidst ₦19.4 Billion Fraud Charges
Justice Suleiman Belgore of the FCT High Court sitting in Garki has granted bail to former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, who is facing charges of alleged fraud amounting to ₦19.4 billion. Justice Belgore set the bail at ₦100 million with two sureties in the same amount. One of the sureties must possess landed property […]
Ruto Commits Kenyan Forces to Haiti Mission to Crush Gangs
On Thursday, Kenyan President William Ruto pledged that Kenya’s upcoming deployment to Haiti aims to dismantle the gangs plaguing the Caribbean nation. During a joint press conference with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House, President Ruto emphasized Kenya’s commitment to restoring order in Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. Ruto stated, […]
