November 10, 2024
Cabinet reshuffle looms in Kano
Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Friday, hinted at an imminent cabinet reshuffle, stating that he is reviewing the performance of his cabinet members. In a live radio interview at the Government House, on Friday, Governor Yusuf disclosed that he has received a report on the performance of his cabinet members and will […]
President’s controversial tax bills split N’Assembly
Members of the National Assembly are currently divided over the controversial Tax Reform Bills introduced by President Bola Tinubu-led administration. The President had, on September 3, transmitted four tax reform bills to the National Assembly for consideration. The reforms stemmed from the recommendations of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal and Tax Reforms headed by Taiwo […]
Activist goes into hiding over alleged police threat
Nigerian activist, Abiodun Thomas, also known as Horlarmidey Africano, has gone into hiding, citing serious concerns for her safety after accusing the Force Police Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, of targeting her for harassment. She claimed that Adejobi, in retaliation for her outspoken criticism of the Nigeria Police, falsely spread word that she was involved […]
Few judges give judiciary bad name – CJN
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has said that while the judiciary has many upright and courageous judges, a few of them are giving it a bad name. Justice Kekere-Ekun, who spoke on Saturday at a public discourse titled Ethics, Morality, and the Law, organised by the Movement for Islamic Culture and Awareness […]
IG bans Amotekun, vigilante from Ondo poll, warns against violence
The Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has banned the Western Nigeria Security Network codenamed Amotekun and Vigilante Corps, among others, from participating in the Ondo governorship election. No fewer than 17 political parties will participate in the election slated for November 16, 2024. In a statement released on Sunday by the Force spokesman, Muyiwa […]
Tinubu, NSA attend Arab-Islamic summit in S’Arabia Monday
President Bola Tinubu, alongside the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, ministers and heads of agencies will depart Abuja on Sunday for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to attend the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit, scheduled to commence on Monday, November 11, 2024. The summit, which followed last year’s summit in the same Saudi city, is being held at the […]
Tinubu asks youths to shun japa syndrome
President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerian graduates to exercise patriotism and avoid the temptation of seeking greener pastures outside the country. The President made the appeal in his address at the 29th and 30th combined convocation ceremony of the University of Uyo held at the institution’s permanent ground, Nwanniba road on Saturday. Tinubu, who […]
Refiners oppose petrol import licences to IPMAN, PETROAN
The Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria has warned the Federal Government to be cautious in granting import licences to petroleum traders for the importation of refined products. CORAN’s comment came amid the controversy between the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and oil marketers. Members of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria had […]
FRSC blames driver as 15 killed in Sokoto crash
A tragic road accident on Saturday claimed the lives of 15 people in Mairuwa Village along the Funtua-Sokoto Highway. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) described the incident as “avoidable and preventable,” attributing it to poor vehicle maintenance and driver negligence. According to a statement by the FRSC spokesperson, Olusegun Ogungbemide, the crash occurred around […]
First Lady denies leading national prayer
The First Lady, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, on Saturday, refuted reports that she will be leading a seven-day national prayer for Nigeria. This followed a report last week that Mrs Tinubu and the National Security Adviser, Mrs Nuhu Ribadu, will spearhead a national prayer session to tackle the country’s numerous challenges. The reports quoted the Director-General […]