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The Kano State Government has imposed Twenty-Four Hours (24hrs) Curfew in the state starting from 6pm of Wednesday, 20th September to 6pm of Thursday, 21st September 2023. This is made known in a statement signed by Kano State Police Commissioner, Mohammed Usuaini Gumel, on Wednesday. The curfew follows the judgement of Kano Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, which declared Mr Nasir Gawuna of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the March 18 election and subsequently removed Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf from office. The statement from the Police Commissioner read: “In view of the Constitutional mandate of the Nigeria…

Iran’s parliament has approved a contentious bill aimed at toughening penalties for women and girls who violate the country’s strict dress code. The bill, named the “Hijab and Chastity Bill,” was passed by a vote of 152 to 34 and includes provisions for extended prison terms and higher fines. It still needs to be approved by the Guardian Council to become law. Under this proposed legislation, individuals deemed to be dressed “inappropriately” in public places could face severe consequences. Offenders may be subjected to a “fourth degree” punishment, as per the penal code, resulting in prison sentences ranging from five…

Joseph Aloba, the father of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has explained the quick burial of his son. Mohbad, who passed away on September 12, 2023, was laid to rest the following day, sparking controversy. In an interview shared via Instagram on Tuesday by Temilola Sobola (@TemilolaSobola), Aloba stated that Yoruba culture does not support keeping a corpse when both parents are still alive. He mentioned that if Mohbad had passed away at an older age, the possibility of preserving his body in a mortuary for a later date might have been considered. Aloba further disclosed…

Anambra has rescued three pregnant girls from a baby factory and child trafficking syndicate in Umunze, Orumba South Local Government Area of the state. They are a 14-year-old from Arondizuogu (Imo), a 20-year-old from Bayelsa and a 19-year-old from Ihite Orumba in Anambra. Their unborn babies were to be sold at N300,000 each, upon delivery. Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Mrs Ify Obinabo, told newsmen on Wednesday in Awka when she received the rescued girls and a suspect that the rescue followed a three-month investigation. The investigation, she added, was conducted by operatives of the Anambra Vigilance Group…

An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday remanded a 24-year-old student, Nduka Kalu, who allegedly lured a teenager to a hotel and defiled her. The Chief Magistrate, Mrs Bola Osunsanmi, did not take the defendant’s plea. She said that she needed advice of the state’s director of public prosecutions. Osunsanmi ordered that Kalu should be kept at the Kirikiri custodial facility pending the advice. The defendant, a resident of 4, Petidabo St., Shomolu, Lagos State, is charged with defilement. The prosecutor, SP Raji Akeem, had told the court that Kalu committed the offence on Aug. 14 at Villa Hotel, Shasha,…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) ward chairman for Arigidi/Iye in Akoko North West, Ondo State, Olumide Awolumate, has said he acted in self-defense during a recent confrontation, which he beat the state commissioner for women affairs, Bunmi Osadahun. Following the incident which was captured on a video clip that has now gone viral, Mr. Awolumate has been suspended by the party, while many in the state are advocating for his prosecution. The party’s spokesperson in the state, Alex Kalejaiye, said on Tuesday that the action of its local chapter in suspending the politician is in line with the directive of…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled a new numbering format for fixed telephone lines, marking a transition from the current eight-digit format to a 10-digit format. This change includes adding the “02” prefix before existing fixed numbers. In an official statement released by Reuben Muoka, the Director of Public Affairs at the NCC, it was announced that the current numbering system for fixed lines would cease operations on December 31, 2023, and starting from January 1, 2024, the new numbering format, which begins with the “02” prefix, will come into effect. The NCC however, noted that the change only…

The Green Sahara Farms (GSF) on Wednesday announced that it had planted 386,000 trees in some communities to manage the impact of climate change in the country. The Managing Director of the farm, Mr Suleiman Dikwa, who said this while unveiling the Environment Social Governance (ESG) Principles report in Abuja said 10,000 trees were also planted in 24 unity schools across the country. The ESG is a framework that helps stakeholders understand how an organisation is managing risks and opportunities related to environmental, social and governance issues. According to him, the activities are part of efforts to meet the Sustainable…

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine is expected to be the focus of a UN Security Council meeting on Wednesday on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly’s general debate. At the meeting of the 15-member body on Russia’s war against Ukraine, Zelensky could meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov for the first time since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in February 2022. A meeting between Zelensky and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was also planned for Wednesday. The topic could be the Ukrainian demand for Taurus cruise missiles. Scholz has so far been reticent about this. Zelensky’s first trip to the UN…

The Commonwealth has partially suspended Gabon in response to the military coup that occurred in the Central African nation on August 30th. This announcement came during the 63rd Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) meeting, which convened in New York alongside the United Nations General Assembly to address developments within member states. Chaired by Fiamē Naomi Mata’afa, the Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Tourism of Samoa, the meeting took place on Monday. It involved participation from ministers representing Barbados, Canada, Ghana, Mauritius, and Rwanda, along with representatives from Belize, Malaysia, and Malta, as stated in a statement…

Bolt, a leading African ride-hailing company, has introduced an innovative Accelerator program aimed at empowering Nigerian drivers on their entrepreneurial journey. The initiative was unveiled in collaboration with the Nest Innovation Park, known as ‘the Nest.’ According to Bolt, applications have been opened for the Bolt Den, a €25,000 seed fund designed to support business proposals developed by Nigerian drivers aligning with its Africa City Vision, and focused on sustainable transportation This will be run in close partnership with The Nest, whose network of mentors will support eligible drivers in developing their business plans before a pitch day is held…

The Ogun Government will soon enact a law that will pronounce death penalty on anyone caught engaging in cult activities in the state and environs, Governor Dapo Abiodun made this known at a meeting with the Paramount Ruler of Remoland, Oba Babatunde Ajayi, at the Akarigbo Palace in Sagamu , Ogun. Abiodun expressed shock over the wanton destruction of lives and peace of Sagamu and its environs. He warned that the government would not fold its arms and watch unscrupulous persons run riots in any part of the state . He sympathised with the good and law-abiding citizens of Sagamu…

The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, strengthened 1 pips to 7.1732 against the dollar on Wednesday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. The central parity rate of the yuan against the dollar is based on a weighted average of prices offered by market makers before the opening of the interbank market each business day. READ ALSO: Mohbad’s Father Wanted to Bury Him Midnight Of Same Day He Died, Says Ikorodu Chief However in China’s spot foreign exchange market, the yuan is allowed to rise or fall by two per cent from the…

The Baale of Ikorodu, who also serves as the Chairman of the Landlords Association in Lagos, has revealed that Joseph Aloba, the father of the late fast-rising artiste Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba aka Mohbad, attempted to bury him at midnight of the day he died. Mohbad’s passing at the age of 27 has raised questions and allegations, particularly in light of his strained relationship with his former record label which reportedly caused him significant frustration. Last Tuesday, Mohbad lost his life after receiving treatment for an ear infection, and he was subsequently laid to rest in Ikorodu, Lagos, the following day.…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, has called for the creation of Legislative Aides Directorate in the National Assembly. This, he said is to serve as a pool for recruitment of legislative aides by lawmakers. Abbas made the call when the Executive Chairman, National Assembly Service Commission (NASC), Ahmed Amshi led a delegation of the Commission to the Speaker in Abuja. Deputy Directory Information of the Commission, Mr Emmanuel Anyigo made this known in a statement in Abuja. READ ALSO: Police ask illegal gun owners to voluntarily surrender them Anyigor quotes Abbas to have praised the 5th…

The police in Osun have called on iilegal gun owners to voluntarily surrender them at the nearest Divisional Police Headquarters. This is contained in a statement issued by SP Yemisi Opalola, Osun Police Spokesperson. Opalola explained that the move was in compliance with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokunb aimed at addressing proliferation of firearms. READ ALSO: UNGA 78: Annual cost of achieving SDGs estimated at $5bn – UNCTAD ”There is no punitive measures attached to the submission of the firearms. No one will be arrested or detained,” she said. Recall that on Aug. 8, Egbetokun,…

UN economists have said the cost of achieving ambitious sustainable development targets is estimated at between 5.4 billion dollars and 6.4 billion dollars per year between now and 2030. According to a report of the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), this represents between 1,179 dollars and 1,383 dollars per person, per year. It says for the world’s 48 developing economies, the cost is estimated at 337 billion dollars annually, if they take the required action on climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. Although finding this kind of investment will likely be extremely difficult for countries with limited resources,…

Adebola Akin-Bright, the young boy from Lagos whose small intestine was reported as missing, has tragically passed away He died on Tuesday evening, shortly after a visit of Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, and several members to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, where the boy was undergoing treatment. The distressing saga began when the boy’s mother, Deborah Abiodun, appealed to the governor to investigate the mysterious disappearance of her son’s small intestines, claiming the incident transpired while the boy was receiving treatment at LASUTH. However, the hospital management denied the allegation in a statement…

STATEMENT DELIVERED BY HIS EXCELLENCY, BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AT THE GENERAL DEBATE OF THE 78TH SESSION OF UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY, 18TH SEPTEMBER 2023. Mr. President, Heads of State and Government, Secretary-General, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. President, 1. On behalf of the people of Nigeria, I congratulate you on your well-deserved election as President of this Session of the United Nations General Assembly. We commend your predecessor, His Excellency, Mr. Csaba Korosi (Cha-ba Kor-o-chi) for his able stewardship of the Assembly. We also commend His Excellency, Antonio Guterres, Secretary…

The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, on Tuesday allocated 95,000 Hajj slots to Nigeria for the 2024 annual pilgrimage. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NAHCON, Alhaji Zikrullah Hassan, made this known in a statement by Malam Mousa Ubandawaki, the commission’s Deputy Director of Information and Publications. Hassan said that Saudi authorities announced the allocation during a virtual meeting between NAHCON and the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. He said that the meeting, which officially marked the start of the 2024 Hajj, was attended by the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Hajj, Alhaji Jafar Mohammed.…