Kano state governor, Engr Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved the sack of eight directors of the State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS). The affected persons have been directed to hand over all duties and responsibilities to their deputies. KIRS Chairman, Sani Abdulkadir Dambo, communicated their removal in a circular cited by GOOD EVENING NIGERIA on Friday. “As part of the ongoing efforts towards achieving the desired objectives of the present government, I am directed to inform you that the under mentioned directors have been relieved of their responsibilities and are to hand over to their deputies immediately,” the circular read. Kano…
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The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Isah Ashiru, challenging the election of Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State. The apex court also affirmed the judgments of the lower courts i.e. the tribunal and the court of appeal, which affirmed Uba’s win in the March 2023 governorship election. The judgment is unanimous and no cost is awarded. read also PDP Supporters Protest, Block Roads Over Supreme Court’s Verdict On Nasarawa Gov Poll About two months ago, the appeal court affirmed Uba’s win in the governorship election, dismissing Ashiru’s challenge. According to…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has ruled out an automatic ticket for Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa ahead of the November 16, 2024 governorship poll in Ondo State. APC national spokesman, Felix Morka, made this known on a National TV on Thursday. According to him, the ruling party is democratic and everyone who desires nomination must earn it. When asked whether the APC would give Aiyedatiwa the right of first refusal ahead of the party’s primary for the November poll, Morka said, “We have not had that discussion but we are a democratic party, we are a progress party; we don’t give…
Police in Bauchi State have arrested a 400-level student of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) Bauchi for alleged possession of illegal firearms. Police spokesman in the state, SP Ahmed Wakil, stated in Bauchi on Wednesday that the suspect was arrested on Saturday following a tip-off by a vigilance group. He stated that the suspect illegally acquired one locally-made gun, one locally-made pistol, and 9mm live ammunition. Waikiki added that the suspect had already admitted to the offence and claimed that the weapons belonged to another person previously arrested for possession of a locally made pistol in 2021. He stated also…
The Federal Government has ordered investigations into the explosion that rocked Ibadan Oyo State on Tuesday, claiming three lives and injuring 80 persons. Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, saying that officers from the ministry will work and collaborate with Oyo State Government to know the actual cause. The statement reads, “I am saddend with the news of explosion that occurred yesterday night in Ibadan, Oyo State. The tragic incident had devastating effects on lives and property. “I offer my condolences over lost lives on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals…
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Wednesday, launched a special team tagged the ‘Special Intervention Squad’ to reduce the spate of kidnappings in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). At the launch of the special squad in Abuja, the police boss said the team comprised specially trained mobile police officers who are expected to provide rapid response to the security breaches in the FCT. While noting that the squad will engage in massive community policing, Egbetokun assured Nigerians that the newly launched Special Intervention Squad will be replicated in neighboring states to address the challenge of insecurity. Outrage…
The 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has knocked the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate Nasiru Gawuna, for accepting the Supreme Court verdict. The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) told Gawuna that accepting the Judgment as the Will of God when he (Gawuna) cannot do otherwise is not a sincere commitment to the will of God. According to Sanusi, ” A faithful Muslim is expected to accept faith of whatever befall him or her at the first instance and not when there is no way out of his condition”. Gawuna, who lost the legal…
The Kaduna State Fire Service on Wednesday confirmed a fire incident at the popular Panteka market in Kaduna. Mr Paul Aboi, Director, Kaduna state Fire Service, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the fire incident affected the timber section of the market. Aboi said that the fire department received the first distress call from Mr Sadiq Mohammed who rushed to the fire department at 1 a.m. on Wednesday. He said several calls were also received. Read Also: Illegal miners behind Ibadan explosion – Makinde Aboi, however, said the fire incident did not result in any loss of life…
Kano Government has earmarked N8 billion for the construction of three mega primary schools across the state. The mega primary schools, according to Gov. Abba Yusuf, would have full educational facilities, that would give enough conducive atmosphere for children coming from poor parents to have a sound educational background for their prosperous future. The governor said the mega schools would be sited in each of the senatorial districts with modern learning materials for qualitative education at the the grassroots level. He also said that N6 billion had been set aside for the renovation of all primary. schools. In the same…
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero on Tuesday congratulated Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, over the Supreme Court judgement that affirmed his electoral victory. This was contained in a congratulatory statement issued on Tuesday by the emirate spokesperson Abubakar Balarabe Kofar Na’isa. GOODEVENINGNIGERIA reports that Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero in the statement articulated that the Supreme Court verdict mirrors the populace’s volition and upholds the tenets of authentic democracy, ensuring the election of legitimate and conscientious leaders who fulfill the aspirations of the electorate. Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero concluded by beseeching divine protection for the governor, safeguarding him from…
The nation’s Port Economic Regulator, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) is worried over the heinous act of vandalism and theft of railway tracks connecting the Inland ports in the country. According to the council, the incessant cases of stealing of the national asset along Lagos-Kaduna, Kaduna-Zaria, Zaria-Funtua and Kano has crippled the commencement of train transport of cargo from and to the hinterland ports. Executive Secretary of the council, Barr. Pius Akutah, raised the concern while inspecting the Funtua Inland Dry Port, Katsina ahead of its inauguration. Although, the port has commenced informal commercial conveyance of freight through heavy trucks…
The Police Command in Kaduna state has confirmed the abduction of Halimatus Sa’adiya Bello and her 17-year-old son, Yusuf Bello, at Dogarawa Area, Sabon Gari Local Government Area of the state. ASP Mansur Hassan, the command’s Public Relations Officer, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Zaria on Monday. Hassan said the police has swung into action in an effort to rescue the victims and commenced an investigation into the matter. He advised the public to be more vigilant and report any suspicious movement to security agencies. Malam Gafai Katsina, the Chairman, Security Committee of residents of the…
The Supreme Court on Monday reserved judgment in the appeal filed by the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Patrick Tonye-Cole, against the victory of the Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara in the March 18, 2023 governorship election. Mr Tonye-Cole’s case is a fallout of the Appeal Court decision of 28th November which dismissed his appeal for lacking sufficient and convincing evidence. The APC governorship candidate’s contention is that of irregularities, non-compliance with the Electoral Act, and Fubara’s continued signing of documents as the Rivers State’s Accountant-General after his nomination as the governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic…
President Bola Tinubu has performed the wreath-laying ceremony with other dignitaries to mark the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration in Abuja. All services chiefs led by the Chief of Defence Staff Gen Christopher Musa, and heads of other security agencies among others also took part in the ceremony. The programme, which is organised yearly to commemorate Nigerians’ fallen heroes, also witnessed other activities such as prayers, gun salutes, and the releasing of pigeons at the National Arcade, Eagle Square, Abuja. President Bola Tinubu goes through the wreath-laying ceremony at the tomb of the unknown soldier during the Armed Forces…
On Armed Forces Remembrance Day in Nigeria, it is important to honor and remember the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve in the Nigerian military. It is a time to pay tribute to their dedication and selflessness in protecting the country and its citizens. We also remember and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, giving their lives in service to their nation. Their courage and commitment will never be forgotten, and we owe them a debt of gratitude. As a nation, we should also use this day to reaffirm…
A secondary school student, Folorunsho Ariyo, who was kidnapped in the Dutse axis of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has been killed by her abductors. It was reported that gunmen invaded Sagwari Layout Estate in Dutse on Sunday, January 7, 2024, and kidnapped ten residents, including Miss Ariyo, her mother and three siblings. It was gathered that Folorunsho and Nabeeeha Al-kadriyar’s remains were among the four corpses of kidnapped victims dumped at Ida, near Ushafa in Bwari Area Council. The teenager was the daughter of Ekiti State-born Chief Legal Officer of the National University Commission (NUC). Family sources told the…
A 17 year old herder, Abdulhamid has been reportedly stabbed to death in the Nbar community of Bokko local government area of Plateau state. The state chairman of Gan Allah Fulani Development Association (GAFDAN), Garba Abdullahi, and the state president of Fulbe Youth Development Association (FUYODA), Umar Yusuf, told Peoplespen24 about the incident. According to the GAFDAN Chairman, the herder was killed in the community while grazing. He added that the corpse of the teenager was recovered by the personnel of Operation Safe Haven from Sector 5, a security task force maintaining order in the area. The GAFDAN chairman said,…