Kogi NMA suspends chairman
The Nigerian Medical Association, Kogi State Chapter, has suspended its Chairman, Dr Olusola Baoku, for alleged constitutional, administrative and financial infringements. At an emergency congress held in Lokoja, the state capital, on Saturday, a former Chairman of NMA Dr. David…
Ooni bans market groups over high cost of food
The leader of market heads in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Akinwande Olajire, has said Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, banned market groups in the town over their roles in current high cost of food items in the community. A video…
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,…
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…