Author: Farida Usman

Kano State Police Command has arrested one Sadiq Zubairu, who allegedly lured and killed Bello Bukar Adam, a KEDCO staff. This was contained in a statement issued by SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, Kano Police Public Relations Officer, on Thursday. According to the statement,’’ On 05/05/2024 at about 10:00 am, report was received from a resident of Zawaciki Quarters in Kumbotso LGA, Kano State that his elder brother, Bello Bukar Adam, a KEDCO staff, aged 45 years old, ‘m’, of Zawaciki Housing Estate, Kano had left his home with his Toyota Corolla Motor Vehicle, Ash in Colour since on 04/05/2024…

Property worth million of naira destroyed as fire outbreak gutted the Mundubawa Kano residence of former Governor Ibrahim Shekarau. Spokesman of Kano Fire Service, Saminu Abdullahi who confirmed the inferno disclosed that the unfortunate incident occurred on Sunday evening. Although, the spokesman said men of the service were able to put off the fire, the cause of the incident is still sketchy. Also revealing the incident to journalists Media Adviser to the former Senator, Dr Sule Ya’u Sule said that the fire started from the inner kitchen of the House which was at the ground floor of the multi-million…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Dallas, United States of America, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 2024 US-Africa Business Summit hosted by the Corporate Council on Africa. A statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha says the Vice President will join other political and business leaders across Africa, the United States of America and beyond for the summit featuring high-level dialogues, networking business sessions and the plenary. Among African leaders expected at the summit include, President Joseph Boakai of the Republic of Liberia; President Lazarus Chakwera of the Republic of…

A journalist with Abubakar Rimi Television, ARTV at Kano State government House Naziru Idris Ya’u was hit by a stray bullet at the state Government House. It was gathered that the source of the stray bullet which is yet to be known hit the reporter inside the government house at about 6.30 pm on Friday. The incident occurred amidst the observance of World Press Freedom Day set aside by the United Nations, on May 3rd annually. Nazir Ya’u who was immediately rushed to the Government House clinic said the origin of the stray bullet remains unknown. The reporter who…

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a gang of suspected ritualists who specialise in killing people and harvesting body parts for sale in various states. The suspects include a woman who is an Osun priestess, a community chief, an Ifa priest, an Islamic cleric, and a trado-medicine practitioner. While confirming this burst on Friday, the spokesperson of the command, Benjamin Hundeyin, explained that the suspects who operate in one of the extreme divisions of Lagos were arrested through intelligence reports from the public. According to him, the leader of the gang, a 33-year-old man, Ademola Akinlosotu, confessed initially…

The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Oyo State council, has issued a stern warning of an imminent indefinite strike if their grievances are not addressed within 14 working days. In a letter directed to Governor Seyi Makinde on Thursday, May 2, 2024, the council highlighted resolutions reached during its state executive council meeting on Tuesday. These resolutions primarily focused on concerns regarding the welfare and career advancement of nurses employed by the state government. Signed by the council’s Chairman, Adeyemi Samuel, and Secretary, Aina Emmanuel, the letter titled ‘Notification of 14 days ultimatum’ outlined key demands. These…

A student from the Audu Bako College of Agriculture in Dambatta, Kano State, died in a sad boat accident at the famed Thomas Dambatta Dam on Tuesday morning. The president of the College Students Union, Comrade Jabir Karaye, informed our correspondent that the incident involved two students, and late evening, the body of one of them was recovered. He added that the search operation has been suspended for the day and will resume on Wednesday morning with the hope of locating the second missing student. The details of the boat mishap is still sketchy. The college community is in…

THE Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has assured that any customer not currently enjoying 20 hours of electricity would not pay the new tariff. The minister stated this on Monday while appearing before the Senate Committee on Power, for a one-day investigative hearing on the need to halt the proposed increase in electricity tariff by eleven successor electricity distribution companies amid the biting economic situation in Nigeria. According to him, the government had introduced a new policy to save the drowning sector, assuring Nigerians that the pains were temporary. The clarification comes as electricity consumers grapple with the recent…

The Federal Government on Tuesday approved 25% and 35% salary increase for civil servants across various consolidated salary structures. According to a statement signed by the Head of Press, National Salaries, Incomes, and Wages Commission, Emmanuel Njoku, the increases takes effect on January 1, 2024. The statement added that the augmentation applies to the six remaining consolidated salary structures, namely the Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure, Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Structure, Consolidated Police Salary Structure, Consolidated Para-military Salary Structure, Consolidated Intelligence Community Salary Structure, and Consolidated Armed Forces Salary Structure. Also approved for augmentation is the pension…

Some bank customers have expressed panic as the Central Bank of Nigeria bans mobile money operators including fintech firms from onboarding new customers. However, the Bank Customers Association of Nigeria backed the CBN directive. The new directive will affect fintech companies such as OPay, Palmpay, Kuda Bank, and Moniepoint, from opening new accounts until further notice. Reliable sources from three major fintechs who requested not to be mentioned as they were not permitted to speak, confirmed the development to The PUNCH on Monday. The CBN’s move was linked to an ongoing audit of the Know-Your-Customer process of the fintechs,…

Air strikes carried out on Saturday by the Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch targeted at terrorists’ hideouts in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State and against economic saboteurs in the Niger Delta region have yielded significant results. A statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information of the Nigerian Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, said in Shiroro LGA, the strikes were executed at the stronghold of notorious terrorist kingpin, Mallam Umar and several other commanders located in the Alawa Forest area. The statement added that similar air strikes were also carried out the same…

Kano State Police Command has arrested the contractor handling the three storey building that collapsed on Friday in Kano. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed three persons killed and two sustained critical injuries during the ugly incident that occurred at Kuntau quarters in Gwale local government area of the state. A statement by spokesperson of the command, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa on Saturday said police interim investigation shows lack of quality in the building texture may have responsible for the incidence. The police disclosed that findings also revealed that the property owner did not possess necessary statutory approvals from…

The Katsina State Police Command has arrested sixteen (16) suspects in connection with raping, culpable homicide, kidnapping for ransom, motorcycle and phone snatching as well as armed robbery among other major crimes in the state. The suspects cut across six syndicates were paraded by the command’s spokesman Abubakar Sadiq on Thursday evening at the Command Headquarters, Katsina. The first case was the arrest of a 35-year-old Surajo Magaji of Makwalla Quarters in Danja Township, Danja LGA, Katsina state. Magaji, a suspected arsonist and killer of a five-year-old boy was arrested on April 10, 2024, at about 14:00 hrs, based…

The National Biosafety Management Agency, NBMA, has assured human and environmental safety of consuming Genetically Modified crops and products in Nigeria. Besides, the biosafety agency challenged the anti-genetics products to showcase their argument against GMOs with scientific proof. The NBMA Director General, Dr. Agnes Yemisi Asagbra raised the concern at the opening of two-day sensitization workshops organized for stakeholders in Kano. Dr. Asagbra who disclosed efforts of the agency to resist any act of compromise to agricultural and environmental safety of Nigerians insisted that Nigeria is fortified against any harmful biotechnology products. According to her, the NBMA is leaving…

Operatives of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), on Wednesday, quizzed owners of a Chinese supermarket in Abuja over alleged discriminatory practices against Nigerians. FCCPC operatives also conducted an inspection of the facility, even as investigation progresses. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Federal Government agency said, “Owners of the Abuja Chinese Supermarket facing allegations of discriminatory practices responded to our summons today to answer questions regarding the allegations. FCCPC operatives have conducted an inspection of the facility.” The FCCPC had shut the Chinese supermarket on Monday over alleged discrimination against Nigerians. The Commission subsequently…

The Kaduna State House of Assembly has initiated an inquiry into the financial transactions of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, spanning his tenure from 2015 to 2023. This demand comes amid accusations from current Governor Uba Sani, who alleged inheriting a substantial debt burden from his predecessor, hindering his ability to meet payroll obligations. During a town hall meeting in Kaduna, Governor Sani expressed frustration over the state’s financial challenges, attributing them to a depleted treasury upon assuming office. Consequently, the Assembly has formed a fact-finding committee to delve into the matter. Sakinatu Idris, the Clerk of the Assembly, issued…

The Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in Ondo State, describing as an “anticlimax and mockery of democracy.” In a statement signed by its state publicity secretary, Kennedy Ikantu Peretei, the opposition party alleged that election did not hold in many of the centres where it was scheduled to hold. It also claimed that there were reported cases of violence in Akure South and Okitipupa Local Government Areas, where political thugs had a field day. Meanwhile, the APC has announced that the exercise will continue Sunday…

The crisis rocking the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano has taken a fresh dimension as new ward executives emerged from Ganduje ward, issuing fresh suspension on the acting National Chairman of the party, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. Besides, the new group from Ganduje ward, Dawakin Tofa local government area of the state claimed to be the legitimate ward excos, legally and validly elected on 31st July, 2021. Addressing journalists in Kano, on Sunday, the Secretary of Ganduje ward, Ja’afar Adamu Ganduje who spoke on behalf of 11 other executive members explained the suspension of former Governor of…

There is palpable apprehension as senior superintendent at Kano anti-graft Abubakar Auwal Rurum, is reported missing. Anti-graft officer, was said to have left his Rurum hometown in Rano local government area of Kano on Thursday to visit a friend in neighboring Doguwa town and has since not returned home. Nazifi Aminu, a younger brother to the missing officer who disclosed the development to PeoplesPen24 said the case has been reported to Rano divisional police headquarters. “Auwal Rurum has been missing since Thursday. He left to visit a friend in Doguwa and hasn’t been reachable since. Calls to his phone…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC has released findings from a comprehensive investigation into the factors contributing to the relentless increase in consumer costs. The Director of Surveillance and Investigation Mrs B. A. Adeyinka, said this while briefing journalists during a market surveillance to enforce prices in Masaka Markets, Nasarawa State. Adeyinka explained, “We’ve conducted extensive interviews with marketing executives and sellers across various sectors. Despite government efforts to stabilise the currency, prices remain high. “Our findings point to a complex web of factors, including multiple layers of taxation and transportation costs, driving prices up. The cost…