The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced that no appointment as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS) exists within the Armed Forces of Nigeria. This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, on Monday in Abuja. Gusau said that no such appointment existed within the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), saying that the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, had only spoken with the COAS a few minutes ago. According to him, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja is currently on a well-deserved rest as part of his…
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The suspended Jigawa State Commissioner for Special Duties, Mr Auwal Sankara, will be arraigned in a Kano court today (Monday), over alleged infidelity. The Director-General of Hisbah Commission in Kano, Mr Abba Sufi, confirmed the development to newsmen on Sunday. People’s Pen24 had reported how Sankara was allegedly arrested by Kano Hisbah in an uncompleted building with a married woman. The commissioner, however, denied the allegation in a statement he issued to newsmen on Thursday, claiming that the report of his arrest was a mischief aimed at tarnishing his established political career. Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has, therefore,…
The Nigerian Army on Sunday refuted reports circulating that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has passed away. Several reports, originating from a social media post by a Nigerian journalist, announced the death of the Army chief, which quickly went viral. The journalist claimed that Lagbaja had died of cancer 48 hours earlier. The post read: “The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has died. Lagbaja died in an undisclosed hospital overseas nearly 48 hours ago from stage three cancer, according to a senior government official. “The death of the Chief of Army Staff…
Amids allegation of adultery, Governor Malam Umar A. Namadi, has directed immediate suspension of his commissioner in charge of Special Duties, Auwalu Dalladi Sankara. The Governor has also constituted a panel of investigation into the arrest of Sankara and supposed involvement in the act of adultery. Kano State Hisbah Board confirmed the arrest of Sankara on Friday after he was caught along a married woman at a secluded area in the state. Sankara, a serving commissioner for Special Duties, in Jigawa state and son to former Senator was said to have been found in the act in his vehicle…
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has rejected the ex-depot price of petrol by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. IPMAN President, Abubakar Maigandi, on Thursday urged the NNPCL to sell petrol to its members at competitive rates based on what is offered to it by Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Maigandi, while speaking yesterday on Channels Television, also demanded a refund of the money owed to the oil marketers, which he said had been held by the NNPCL for the past three months. This came barely 24 hours after the NNPCL hiked the price of petrol. The national oil…
The Federal Government on Wednesday said it has finalised the Executive Order to implement zero Value-Added Tax and excise duties on pharmaceutical products and medical devices. Disclosing this in a statement, the spokesman of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Alaba Balogun, said finalisation of the Executive Order’s harmonised implementation framework has now been cleared for gazetting. “This critical step ensures that the Federal Inland Revenue Service and the Nigeria Customs Service can proceed with the implementation of zero VAT and excise duties on pharmaceutical products and medical devices,” he said. “This is a significant milestone, as…
In a significant development for Nigeria’s aviation sector, the federal government has officially designated the Dangote Refinery as the sole supplier of jet fuel, also known as Jet A1, to airline companies operating within the country. This decision was confirmed by the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, during an interview on Channels TV on Tuesday, October 8. Keyamo explained that the move was made in collaboration with airline operators, who agreed to allow the 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Refinery to be their exclusive supplier of jet fuel. The minister expressed confidence that this decision, backed by his approval…
National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has allocated 4,356 seats to Kano state for 2025 hajj. Besides, the Kano state Pilgrims Welfare board has announced initial deposit of N8.4 million for next year’s pilgrimage. The Director General of State Pilgrims Board, Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa, officially made the announcement on Monday during a meeting with local government centre officers. The DG said the initial deposit for intending pilgrims from Kano was in line with NAHCON directive. Alh. Danbappa who said collection of the 2025 hajj fare has commenced, urged intending pilgrims make their deposits through bank drafts and subsequently…
Armed bandits, on Saturday, kidnapped the district head of Kanya under the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The bandits kidnapped the district head, Isah Daya when they stormed his village on Saturday. The bandits killed one, injured three persons and kidnapped eight others. Police spokesperson in the state, Nafui Abubakar, who confirmed the attack, gave the name of the deceased as Sherrif Alhaji Almu. According to him, a combined security team led by the police has launched a manhunt on the abductors of the monarch to rescue the abducted persons. He noted that the Kebbi State Government…
Housemate, Kingsley Oritsetimeyin aka Kellyrae, has won the Big Brother Naija Season 9, No Loose Guard. Kellyrae triumphed over eight finalists to claim the coveted N60 million cash prize, an SUV, and other rewards. The grand finale featured eight housemates: Kellyrae, Wanni, Victoria, Onyeka, Ozee, Sooj, Nelly, and Anita. The competition was fierce as the housemates battled for the winning spot. Sooj was evicted first, followed by Anita and Ozee. Nelly was the next to leave, followed by Victoria, narrowing the competition down to Kellyrae, Wanni, and Onyeka. As the tension mounted, Onyeka was the next to leave the…
On Thursday, protests broke out at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secretariat in Port Harcourt ahead of the local government election scheduled for October 5, 2024. Large crowds of protesters gathered at the scene, prompting a heavy security presence. The demonstration led to slow movement of vehicles around the area, as security officers worked to control the crowd. The protest coincides with an ongoing issue involving the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner, Johnson Alalibo, the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has yet to receive the 2023 Voter Register needed for the election.…
At least 60 bodies have been recovered following a boat accident in Niger State. According to a release by the Press Secretary to the Council Chairman of Mokwa local government, Abubakar Dakani, the boat was carrying over 300 passengers when it capsised at the notorious Gbajibo River in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State yesterday evening. Dakani said the boat was travelling from Mundi to Gbajibo for the Annual Maulud celebration when tragedy struck. The release also confirmed that Council Chairman Abdullahi Muregi acknowledged the recovery of approximately 60 bodies, while 10 survivors have been found. It added…
Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has dismissed a suit seeking the removal of Dr Abdullahi Ganduje as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC. The suit instituted against Ganduje by the APC North Central Group was thrown out on Monday by the Judge on various grounds. Among others, Justice Ekwo held that the APC North Central Group is not a juristic person having not been registered in law and therefore has no legal power and capacity to file the suit. The Judge also held that the plaintiff failed to explore the internal…
Kano State Government has shifted the resumption date for all-day public/private primary and post-primary schools in the state to Tuesday 17th September 2024. While pupils and students in boarding schools across the state will resume on Monday 16th September, 2024. This was contained in a statement signed by the Director Public Enlightenment of the State Ministry of Education, Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru, on Saturday. The statement said the state Commissioner of Education Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa explained that the adjustment follows a declaration of 16th Sept 2024 as a public holiday to celebrate Eid-el Maulud. ” The adjustment is therefore…
Kano State Government has approved Sunday, September 15th, 2024, as the new resumption date for all boarding public/private primary and post-primary schools in the state for the start of the 2024/2025 first-term academic session. Also, pupils and students in day schools across the state will resume on Monday, September 16th, 2024. It could be recalled that the state Commissioner of Education, Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa, announced on Saturday, September 7th, the postponement of the school resumption date. A statement signed by the Director Public Enlightenment of the State Ministry of Education, Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru, on Thursday, urged parents/guardians of…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has ordered the recall of Dove Beauty Cream Bar Soap (100g) with batch number 81832M 08, produced in Germany. A statement published on its X handle said the recall was due to the presence of a chemical impurity. NAFDAC said the product violates the Cosmetic Products Regulation by containing Butylphenyl Methylpropional, also known as Lilial, a chemical associated with serious health risks. The agency explained that BMHCA has been banned in cosmetic products because it can harm the reproductive system and potentially affect the health of unborn children. It…
Kano State Government has postponed resumption date of both Primary and Post Primary Schools for the commencement of 2024/2025 academic session. No new date is fixed for the resumption instead. A statement signed by the Director Public Enlightenment of the Ministry Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru quoted the Commissioner of Education Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa explaining that the decision to postpone the resumption is compelled by some urgent reasons. Umar Doguwa disclosed that another day for the schools resumption would soon be announced by the ministry. ” I wish to inform pupils, students and parents that the announcement earlier made for…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reminded the newly commissioned Assistant Superintendent of Police of the repercussions entangling with corrupt practices and abuse of power while serving the mother land. President Tinubu gave the stern caution on Saturday while presiding over the Passing Out Pade (POP) of 6th Regular Course Cadet of the Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, Kano. The President who was represented by Senator Kashim Shetima, the Vice president told the 478 new police graduates about their core mandate to serve Nigeria with honour, courage, and compassion. Besides, the President tasked the young police officers to respect the fundamental…
Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has announced the dissolution of the 17 Local Government Transition Implementation Committee Chairmen, effective 6th September 2024. The Governor disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday night. The committees were constituted on 9th June 2023 and were initially scheduled to last six months, but their tenures were extended several times until Friday night. The Governor’s statement, signed by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr Gyang Bere, directed the Directors of Personnel Management in the 17 LG areas to assume responsibility for the administration of the local governments until elections are…
A KANO Customs Officer, Abubakar Maliki, who reportedly went missing in Lagos after writing a promotional examination, had been found. The Kano State Customs Public Relations Officer, Nura Abdullahi, confirmed this in a telephone conversation with newsmen on Thursday. Abdullahi said, “I am glad to inform you that Mr Maliki has been reunited with his family. He returned home this afternoon.” More details shortly…