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Women representation: Nigeria not doing well – UN
The United Nations has said Nigeria is not doing well in the continental ranking on women representation. The UN Women Country Representative to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Ms. Beatrice Eyong, stated this during a seminar in Abuja, on Monday. She said the role of the legislature is in advancing women, peace and security in Nigeria. The
Rainy season: Nigeria records 103 Cholera deaths as yellow fever, meningitis cases spike
A total of 3,623 suspected cases of cholera and 103 deaths from the disease have been recorded across across 34 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) since the beginning of this year, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). The Director General of the agency, Dr Jide Idris, made the
Police officer arrested over car theft in Kogi
A police inspector attached to ‘C’ Division of the Kogi State Police Command, Alhaji Aminu Muhammed, has been reportedly arrested with others in connection with a car theft in Lokoja, the state capital. It was learnt that the police officer and his accomplice were arrested on Sunday, following a robbery that occured on June 14, 2024
Couple crushed to death in FCT while returning from farm
A man and his wife have been crushed to death while returning from their farm in Abaji Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). According to reports, the accident involved a Mercedes Benz car and a motorcycle and occurred around 3pm on Sunday near the Abaji General Hospital junction. The victims, Alhaji Musa Baba
Court to hear appeals on Kano emirate tussle Wednesday
The Abuja division of the Court of Appeal will hear four pending appeals emanating from decisions of the Federal High Court, Kano and Kano State high court on the state’s emirate tussle on Wednesday. President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, raised a panel of three justices to hear and determine the pending
Gov Yusuf signs bill creating second class Emirates
The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has signed into law the bill establishing three second class emirates in the state. Daily Trust had reported that the Kano State House of Assembly passed the Kano State Emirates Council Establishment Bill 2024 after the bill scaled third reading earlier on Tuesday. The bill, sponsored by the
PHOTOS: Embattled Binance executive arrives Abuja Court in Wheelchair amid trial
In what appeared like the typical Nigerian strategy used by persons standing trial, Tigran Gambaryan, an Executive of Binance Holdings Limited, arrived a Federal High court on a wheelchair, on Tuesday. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had arraigned Gambaryan the cryptocurrency firm and Gambaryan on a five-count charge bordering on money laundering. At
Northern stakeholders kick as Pro-Tinubu senators plot Ndume’s suspension
Senators loyal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have activated plans to initiate sanctions against Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (APC, Borno South) over his recent comments against the President. Sources at the National Assembly told Daily Trust on Tuesday that the pro-Tinubu Senators are planning to strip Ndume of his position as the Chief Whip of
Binance trial: Court issues bench warrant against Kuje prison medical doctor
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Dr Abraham Ehizojie, the Medical Doctor at the health facility of Kuje Correctional Centre. The warrant was issued , over alleged refusal to produce the medical report of Tigran Gambaryan, the detained executive of Binance Holdings Ltd. Justice Emeka Nwite
Rwanda’s Kagame wins fourth term with 99% votes
Rwandan President Paul Kagame was gearing up Tuesday for a fourth term after winning a thundering 99.15 per cent of votes according to partial results from an election where only two challengers were allowed to run against him. Partial results issued by the election commission seven hours after polls closed showed that Kagame had won
Court halts PDP congress in Rivers, restrains national leaders
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has restrained the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, its national chairman, national financial secretary, and national organising secretary from holding or carrying out the congress, scheduled for July 27, 2024, in Rivers State. The presiding judge, Justice Sobere Hambo, in an ex parte application brought by the
Court halts PDP congress in Rivers, restrains national leaders
Kidnapped acting rector of Benue Poly regains freedom
The acting rector of Benue State Polytechnic Ugbokolo, Dr Emmanuel Barki, who was kidnapped last week, has been freed by his abductors. Barki was kidnapped along with two other staff members of the institution and a driver on Wednesday by unidentified gunmen while returning to Ugbokolo from an official assignment. The acting rector was freed
Kidnapped acting rector of Benue Poly regains freedom
Govs Bala Mohammed, Fubara, Makinde, 6 others in Enugu for PDP Governors’ Forum meeting
The 13 governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, are converging on Enugu for a meeting of the PDP Governors Forum holding in Enugu on Wednesday. Among the governors received by the host and governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, as they came to register their presence at the Government
Govs Bala Mohammed, Fubara, Makinde, 6 others in Enugu for PDP Governors’ Forum meeting
Opposition parties not prepared for last LG election – Delta State Govt
The Delta State Government has said that opposition parties were not prepared for last Saturday’s local government council elections in the state. This may not be unconnected to the allegations of rigging by the opposition parties and calls for the cancellation of the poll. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Festus Ahon, while speaking to
Opposition parties not prepared for last LG election – Delta State Govt
NPFL: Rangers begin title defence against El-Kanemi Warriors
Holders Rangers will begin the defence of their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title with a home clash against El-Kanemi Warriors. The draw for the 2024–25 season was conducted at the NPFL Annual General Assembly in Lagos on Tuesday. The new season will kick off on Saturday, August 31. Rangers won the NPFL title for
NPFL: Rangers begin title defence against El-Kanemi Warriors
Naira slumps massively against dollar at black market
The naira appreciated on Tuesday for the first time in the week. FMDQ data showed that the naira gained slightly to N1,576.66 against the dollar at the forex market on Tuesday from N1,577.29 traded on Monday. Meanwhile, on the black market, the naira slumped further, losing N25. Ashiru Dayyabu, a Bureau De Change operator in
Naira slumps massively against dollar at black market
Oluremi Tinubu visits Saraki in Lagos
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has paid a condolence visit to the family of former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, ahead of the funeral of their matriarch, Mrs Florence Morenike Saraki, in Lagos. While condoling with the children, Mrs Tinubu said her visit, which has the permission of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is
Oluremi Tinubu visits Saraki in Lagos
Peter Obi doesn’t believe in Labour Party’s manifesto – Omokri
Socio-political activist and former presidential aide Reno Omokri has alleged that the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, does not believe in the party’s manifestos. Omokri claimed that Obi was more attuned to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Posting on X, Omokri wrote: “I will support President Tinubu’s policies that were also
Peter Obi doesn’t believe in Labour Party’s manifesto – Omokri
Rivers royal family drags oil company to court over land dispute
Members of the Agwolo-Ochoeke Royal Family of Ogbele community in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State have taken Niger Delta Petroleum Resources PLC, now Aradel Holdings PLC, to the state High Court over a land dispute. The Agwolo-Ochoeke Royal Families are seeking a court order directing Aradel Holdings PLC to allow them access
Rivers royal family drags oil company to court over land dispute
Bauchi governor sacks Chief Security Adviser
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has terminated the appointment of his Chief Security Adviser, Ahmed Adamu Chiroma, with immediate effect. The development was communicated through a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Barr Ibrahim Mohammed Kashim, directing Chiroma to hand over his duties to the Chief Security Officer, CSO, to the Governor.
Bauchi governor sacks Chief Security Adviser
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