We Won’t Islamize Nigeria – Shettima
The Vice President-elect, Kashim Shettima, has dismissed claims that the incoming administration of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu will Islamise Nigeria. Shettima made this clarification ahead of Monday’s inauguration on Saturday while speaking at the inaugural lecture of the incoming administration in Abuja emphasizing that president-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who has not Islamised his family, cannot Islamize Nigeria. […]
Passport e-gates At UK Airports Not Working
Passengers flying into the UK have shared their frustration over delays at passport controls as e-gates across the country are not working. The issue at airports, including Heathrow, Manchester and Gatwick, began on Friday night. The Home Office said it was working with airlines and port operators to minimise disruption from the “nationwide border system […]
EU Official Says Twitter Abandons Bloc’s Voluntary Pact Against Disinformation
Twitter has dropped out of a voluntary European Union agreement to combat online disinformation, a top EU official said Friday. European Commissioner Thierry Breton tweeted that Twitter had pulled out of the EU’s disinformation “code of practice” that other major social media platforms have pledged to support. But he added that Twitter’s “obligation” remained, referring to the […]
Turkish Election: Erdogan And Kemal Kilicdaroglu Clash In Desperate Race For Votes
The last hours of Turkey’s presidential race have turned increasingly sour as Recep Tayyip Erdogan bids to extend his 20 years in power by five more. Ahead of Sunday’s run-off vote, opposition rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu has courted nationalist votes by vowing to expel millions of Syrian refugees. The president accused him of hate speech – […]
FG Declares May 29 Public Holiday
The Federal Government has declared Monday, May 29, 2023, as a work-free day for all workers in the country to commemorate the inauguration 16th elected President of Nigeria. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration in Abuja on Friday on behalf of the Federal Government. A statement signed by the Permanent Secretary […]
Gov Buni Appoints Of New Senior Special Assistants.
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has approved the appointment of seven Senior Special Assistants, following the dissolution of the State Executive Council. The Governor’s spokesperson, Mamman Mohammed, in a statement with newsmen disclosed this on Friday in Damaturu. The newly-appointed SSAs are: Dr. Muhammad Sani (SSA on Education), Dr. Garba Iliya (SSA on […]
Supreme Court Dismisses PDP’s Suit Against Tinubu, Shettima
The Supreme Court has rejected the People’s Democratic Party’s (PDP) suit against the alleged double nomination of Kassim Shettima. Maintaining the judgments of the lower courts, the apex court agreed that the PDP lacked the legal standing to bring the case forward. Justice Adamu Jauro, who delivered the judgment, conveyed the court’s agreement that the […]
May 27: Nigeria Celebrates Children’s Day
Children are the most innocent beings that can bring a smile to one’s face. Children are one of the most precious possessions in the world and are loved by all. Thus, the reason Children’s Day is celebrated to commemorate the healthy growth and happiness of children. In several countries, the celebration is held on various […]
Kano Govt Drops Murder Charges Against Doguwa
Kano State attorney-general and commissioner for justice, Mr Musa Abdullahi Lawan, has said the allegation of murder against the majority leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Alhassan Ado Doguwa cannot be substantiated. Mr Musa Abdullahi Lawan in a statement with newsmen in Kano revealed that based on the foregoing facts and observations, the ministry […]
Court Dismisses Petition On Suspension Of LP Chairman
A State High Court sitting in Edo State on Friday struck out the notice of suspension issued against Julius Abure, the embattled National Chairman of the Labour Party, by some party members at the ward level. The judge, Justice Emmanuel Aihamoje, dismissed the suit for lack of merit. Obiora Ifoh, the Acting National Publicity Secretary […]
