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Rema joins world stars to perform at Indian billionaire son’s wedding

Popular singer, Divine Ikubor, aka Rema, joined other world stars to perform at the grand wedding of Anant, the son of Indian billionaire, Mukesh Ambani, who has been described as the richest man in Asia. The lavish wedding activities had…

Kidnapped journalists freed, taken to Abuja

Bandits have freed the two abducted journalists and family members in Kaduna State, on Saturday, after spending seven days in captivity. It was reported that two journalists – The Nation’s Abdulgafar Alabelewe and his Blueprint newspaper’s counterpart, AbdulRaheem Aodu, and…

NBA gives IG seven days to stop CMRIS certificate issuance

The Nigeria Bar Association Section on Public Interest has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to stop the directive requiring vehicle owners to register and obtain a Central Motor Information System Certificate for a…

Fire Guts Emir Sanusi’s Palace

Fire has gutted one of the Palaces of the 16th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II. The affected palace located at Kofar Kudu or Gidan Rumfa  built by Emir Muhammadu Rumfa in 1463, is regarded as the most popular…

Tinubu appoints Oluwaseun Faleye as new MD/CEO of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Oluwaseun Faleye as the new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF).  This announcement was made by the special adviser to the president, Chief Ajuri Ngelale,…

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Two abducted Kaduna journalists regain freedom

Two abducted Kaduna journalists,  Abdulgafar Alabelewe of the Nation and Abdul Raheem Aodu of Blue Print who were abducted in Danhonu area of Kaduna metropolis last week Saturday have regained their freedom today. This was disclosed by the elder brother…

Tinubu appoints late Ajimobi’s son SSA on livestock development

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Idris Ajimobi as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Livestock Development (Office of the President). According to a statement issued on Saturday by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President…

Olawepo-Hashim Hails Supreme Court Judgement on LG Autonomy

A former Presidential Candidate Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has hailed the Supreme Court Judgement that bars the Federal  Government from sending Local Governments funds to States, but directly to the LGAs. The Supreme Court, on Thursday, declared that it is unconstitutional for…

Police dismiss officer who ignored transfer, promoted self

The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed a Corporal, Buba Adamu, for refusing to report to his new post in Kaduna State. The spokesperson for the Cross River Police Command, SP Irene Ugbo, made this known at a press briefing on…

Ekiti gov orders construction of toilets at NYSC camp

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has directed that toilet facilities be built immediately at the National Youth Service Corps Orientation Camp in Ise-Emure. According to a statement on the state’s X .com handle, the Commissioner for Youth Development, who…