Author: Mariam Usman Lawal

Bandits have reportedly abducted the village head of Tunburku in Giwa Local Government area of Kaduna State, Malam Ashiru Sherehu. Sherehu was said to have been kidnapped while he was returning from his farm on Saturday. Bandits has been terrorising the town, a part of the Fatika district in recent times. According to Ahmadu, a resident of the area, farmers are unable to access their farms situated a few kilometres from the town due to fear of being killed or abducted. Hussaini Umar, a traditional leader in the community and Sarkin Fadan Galadimawa, confirmed the incident, stating that the…

An Air Force helicopter belonging to the Nigerian Air Force in the early hours of Monday crashed in Tami village, located in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Eyewitness said the incident occurred at approximately 5:00 am, causing significant alarm among residents. The helicopter said to be on a routine operational flight, experienced technical difficulties that led to the crash. Fortunately, the pilot managed to execute emergency protocols effectively, ensuring his survival. Eyewitnesses at the scene reported that the pilot emerged from the wreckage largely unscathed. Residents of Tami village quickly gathered at the crash site, offering…

Katsina State Police Command have arrested two suspects in connection with the abduction of the mother of Hausa popular singer, Dauda Kahutu aka Rarara. The Police Public Relations Officer in Katsina, ASP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. According to the statement, the two suspects were being interrogated by the authorities. The statement read, “Today, Friday, June 28, 2024, at about 0130 hrs, information was received at the Danja Divisional Police Headquarters that some suspected kidnappers silently invaded the residence of one Hauwa’u Adamu, f, age 75 years, of Kahutu village, Danja LGA, Katsina State…

Governors under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) have assured Nigerians that better wages will result from the ongoing negotiations between the government, private sector and organised labour. The governors gave the assurance after a meeting in Abuja on Wednesday. “The governors agreed to continue engaging with key stakeholders to reach a mutually agreeable solution,” a communique issued by the Governors Forum read in part. “We remain dedicated to the process and assure that better wages will result from the ongoing negotiations.” Chairman of the NGF and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq, signed the communique. The governors…

Governors of the 36 states of the federation have resolved to meet on Wednesday to resolve issues regarding the proposed new minimum wage. Recall that the governors had rejected the N62,000 proposed by the federal government, explaining that some states would have to borrow to pay salaries if the amount is implemented. However, organised labour is still insisting on N250,000 wage. It was gathered that the governors’ decision to hold an emergency meeting on Wednesday followed the stepping down of the memo on minimum wage by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Tuesday. The Minister of Information and National…

The highly anticipated wedding of Nigerian music megastar Davido and his long-time partner Chioma Rowland captivated social media on Tuesday, with a flood of heartwarming and memorable moments. One highlight was Davido presenting Chioma with a brand new car as a wedding gift. Videos and pictures of the event, shared widely online, allowed fans worldwide to join in the celebration, garnering thousands of views and reactions from those enchanted by the couple’s love story. The wedding ceremony, filled with pomp and pageantry, brought together notable figures from politics, business, and entertainment. Among the distinguished guests were former President Olusegun…

The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered celebrity bartender and business man, Pascal Okechukwu popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest to forfeit the sum of ₦10m to the Federal Government as a fine in lieu of the charge made against him for alleged abuse of the Naira. This was contained in the terms of settlement agreement with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) which was adopted before the trial judge, Justice Kehinde Ogundare on Tuesday. At the proceedings, Counsel for the EFCC, Bilkisu Buhari-Bala, informed the court that parties in the charge entered into the out…

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has raised concerns about an alleged plan by the Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, to depose the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III. In a statement on Monday, MURIC’s Executive Director, Prof. Isiaq Akintola, raised alarm over a planned move, which comes amid controversy and tension following the deposition of several monarchs in Kano State. It could be recalled that Governor Aliyu had previously removed 15 traditional rulers for various offences. Akintola stated, “Nigerian Muslims reject any thought of deposing the Sultan. Feelers in circulation indicate that the governor may descend on…

Security agents in Katsina State have arrested a woman identified as Aisha Abubakar, accused of transporting ammunition to terrorists. The arrest was reported on Monday by security analyst and counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama, on its X handle. According to Makama, the ammunition was discovered during a routine search of Aisha Abubakar’s luggage. “The authorities discovered the ammunition in her luggage during a routine search,” he stated. Initially, she denied any involvement in the illegal activity. However, she later confessed to her role. “She initially denied involvement but later confessed to be transporting the ammunition to a terrorist group from…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Bayero University Kano branch has refuted claims that it rejected the appointment of Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna as newly appointed chairman of its governing council. It was recalled that Nasir Yusuf Gawuna, the governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress in Kano 2023 general elections was recently appointed by President Bola Tinubu-led administration as chairman, BUK governing council. A statement jointly issued by Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) , Bayero University Kano branch chairman, Comrade Ibrahim Tajo Siraj and secretary, Comrade Kabiru Haruna Isa, respectively, on Sunday debunked a viral story saying Nasiru…

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has confirmed the death of 15 Nigerian pilgrims, in the ongoing hajj exercise in Saudi Arabia. Those who passed away during the spiritual exercise including a female pilgrim that committed suicide are pilgrims from Kwara, Lagos, Kano, Kaduna, Katsina and Kebbi states. Saudi Arabia authorities had ordered restriction of pilgrims movement for five hours on Monday preventing them from taking the risk of observing the pelting of devil, one of the rites at Jamurat owing to the intensity of the weather. Besides, 17 others pilgrims from Nigeria suffered severe heatstroke at the…

The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Administration and Control, Prof Moji Adeyeye, has urged Nigerians to refrain from storing cooked food in the refrigerator for more than three days. Adeyeye warned that cooked food stored in the refrigerator for days is susceptible to contamination by disease-causing pathogens, key agents of foodborne diseases that can lead to death. Adeyeye made this known in a statement on Tuesday signed by the agency’s Resident Media Consultant, Sayo Akintola. Adeyeye, who said this in commemoration of the 2024 World Food Safety Day with the theme, ‘Food Safety: Prepare for…

The Federal Government has declared Monday 17th, and Tuesday 18th June 2024 as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration. Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Aishetu Gogo Ndayako who disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja said the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government. She said the minister congratulated thr Muslim Ummah both at home and in the Diaspora on this occasion. Tunji-Ojo called on the Ummah to continue to imbibe the spirit of peace, kindness and sacrifice, as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon…

Over 1.5 million Muslims who made the call to worship Allah during this year’s hajj in Saudi Arabia will today leave for Mina in preparation for the final rites of the exercise. The movement to Mina marks the first of five days for the procession of one of the five pillars of Islam. Hajj, which is one of the two pillars that is not obligatory on poor Muslims, for some, marks once in a lifetime experience to undertake a spiritual journey that sees the convergence of millions of Muslims across the globe on Mount Arafah. With men draped in…

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, has played down concerns over President Bola Tinubu’s brief slip while boarding a parade vehicle at the June 12 Democracy Day celebration in Abuja. The aide, in a post on his X handle on Wednesday, said, “Mr President missed his step while climbing into the truck at the June 12 Democracy Day celebration and tripped. It was a mild misstep. He immediately went on with the ceremonial rounds. No issues.” The aide’s statement comes after videos circulated showing the President momentarily losing his footing while stepping into…

At least, 1.2 million pilgrims from various countries around the world have arrived the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for this year’s pilgrimage. The supreme council of Islamic affairs has announced Saturday 15th June, 2024 a day of Arafah, the most significant moment of hajj ritual where the entire pilgrims converge to observe prayers. Addressing a press conference in the capital city of Riyadh, Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Tawfiq Al-Rabiah said all stages of documentation for pilgrims’ smooth entrance into the Kingdom for the pilgrimage have been perfected. Al-Rabiah emphasized the commitment of the leadership of the two holy…

Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai has dismissed Kaduna Assembly’s adoption of a report of its ad-hoc committee tasked to investigate his administration from May 2015 to May 2023. The former Governor claimed he led an honest and competent eight-year government in a statement on Wednesday by his spokesperson, Muyiwa Adekeye. It was reported on Wednesday that Kaduna Assembly on Wednesday received a report from the ad hoc committee tasked with investigating the finances, loans, and contracts awarded during former Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s tenure. The report indicted the former Governor and several Commissioners who served under him. The House alleged…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have declared a nationwide strike beginning from Monday, June 3rd, 2024 over the tripartite committee’s inability to agree on a new minimum wage and hike in electricity tariff. The President of the TUC Festus Osifo announced the strike at a joint news conference with the leadership of the NLC in Abuja on Friday. According to the labour leaders, the decision follows the expiration of an earlier request to the Federal Government to conclude all negotiations for a new minimum wage before the end of May. “In light of this…

Ajayi Crowther University on Saturday said it had expelled some students of the institution who were involved in a fight that led to the death of their colleague. Although the university did not disclose the number of students expelled, it said those affected did not belong to a cult group. In a statement on Saturday, it explained that the deceased had been accused of stealing a mobile phone before the “unfortunate death of the student”. The statement read, “Contrary to what is trending, the university affirms that there is no cultism in the institution, just as the university has…

Kano State Police Commissioner, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel has insisted that security is fully obeying the Court order of the Federal high Court stopping the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi as 16th Emir of Kano. Besides the Police chief in Kano declared unaware of Kano state government order directing the arrest of the deposed Emir Aminu Ado Bayero adding that he would not be under any pressure to carry out instruction. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has directed the CP to arrest the deposed emir for attempting to disrupt the peace of Kano. The CP gave the account Saturday morning, while…