The chairman of the Birnin-Gwari Emirate Progressives Union (BEPU), Ishaq Usman Kasai has alleged that many bandits and their leaders have farmlands in some communities of Kaduna State. According to him, the notorious warlord, Dogo Kachalla Gide, is one of the bandit leaders that have farms, stating that his own is located in Mashigi area. The…
Portable, the fast-rising Nigerian singer, has claimed the All Progressives Congress (APC), paid him to support Bola Tinubu, its presidential candidate, ahead of the 2023 election. The singer, born Habeeb Okikiola, had earlier visited Gboyega Oyetola, governor of Osun state, during which he backed his re-election bid. During his meeting with Oyetola in Osogbo, the…
African migrants and refugees are taking a new deadly route to reach Europe’s shores. Arrivals via the Atlantic path to Spain’s Canary Islands have seen a 520 percent rise compared to last year. But almost 250 have drowned or gone missing. In August, 15 lifeless Malians were spotted by a Spanish plane. So why are…
Court which awarded N20 billion in damages against the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and the Department of State Services (DSS). The AGF, Mr Abubakar Malami (SAN), announced the decision of the Federal Government to appeal the judgment while speaking on the development in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja…
Nigerians took to Instagram to felicitate with Nollywood Veteran actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo as he was called to the Nigerian Bar on Tuesday. Some fans of Kanayo, said they were inspired by his determination in actualising his age long dream of becoming a lawyer inspite of his age. Reacting, a fan, @1954andcodecor said: ” So proud…
The Chief Executive Officer of the world’s premium lubricant; Rowe Oil Nigeria, Chief Chukwudi Nnaji (Onwa Igwurubeze) recently lost his beloved father to the cold hand of death. In a press statement signed by Chief Chukwudi Nnaji on behalf of the Nnaji family, the death of their patriarch late Chief Amos Nnamchi Nnaji of Nnaji-Nwaga…
Gambia’s President Adama Barrow has suspended all foreign travel by officials, including himself, to reduce public spending, a government spokesman announced recently. Barrow signed an executive order “suspending all overseas travels by the president, the vice-president, cabinet ministers, senior government officials, civil servants and employees across all government institutions and agencies,” for the rest of…
The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has expressed delight at the many ways the administration of #Governor Ifeanyi #Ugwuanyi of #Enugu State is promoting the spirit of ‘one Nigeria’ through the display of cultural identities of different ethnic groups in the country. The Interior Minister who spoke during a Gala Night organized in his…
A former lawmaker who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th Senate, Senator Shehu Sani, has stated that presidential aspirants from northern Nigeria should wait till 2031. Senator Sani argued that only candidates from the southern region should contest the next presidential election in 2027 election. Sani also pointed out that it would be just for…
By Christian ABURIME Do you wonder what the future holds? Have you dreamed of being part of something bigger than yourself, something also rewarding beyond just buying and selling? Yes, have you considered a different path that offers you excellent career opportunities, future security, and the pride of representing the best interests of Anambra State…
