President Bola Tinubu on Monday sworn in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the 23rd substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria, following her confirmation by the Senate. It was reported that Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun was confirmed on 25 September 2024. Kekere-Ekun took the oath of office and signed the oath register at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja, on Monday. She succeeds Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, who assumed office on 27 June 2022 and bowed out on 22 August 2024, upon attaining the retirement age of 70 years. Three of Kekere-Ekun’s predecessors, including the first female CJN, Justice Aloma Mukhtar, Justice…
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The National Association of Government General and Medical Dental Practitioners has threatened to embark on industrial action beginning 1st October, 2024 to drive home displeasure over poor welfare. Besides, the doctors working under state government payroll lamented acute shortage of manpower of personnel presently stood at 1 Doctor to 33,000 population ratio in the state. Addressing a press conference on Saturday, Secretary of the association, Dr. Anas Idris Hassan, disclosed the decision to down tool was part of resolution reached at the end of its congress. Dr. Anas stated that despite reaching an agreement with the Kano State Government…
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has commiserated with the Kano State Command, families and friends of five policemen who lost their lives in a motor accident on Tuesday. The officers died at Karfi village in the Kura Local Government Area of Kano State while returning to Kano after the Edo State election duties. In a statement on Wednesday, Force spokesman Muyiwa Adejobi, the IGP saluted the sacrifice of the police officers and prayed for the repose of their souls. Also, Egbetokum commended Force personnel and other security agencies for what he called exceptional professional conduct during the…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has issued a 14-day strike warning ultimatum to the Federal Government to resolve some lingering issues dating as far back as 2009. ASUU President, Emmanuel Osodeke in a statement issued on Wednesday, said the body is seeking the conclusion of the renegotiation of the 2009 FGN/ASUU Agreement based on the Nimi Briggs Committee’s Draft Agreement of 2021. It also demanded the release of withheld salaries due to the 2022 strike action, and expressed frustration with the government’s lack of commitment and delay tactics. It stated that these actions were generating a crisis in…
The Dangote Group is partnering Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) to boost trade and investment in the country. Dangote Industries Limited is the major sponsor of the 19th edition of the Trade Fair which officially opens on Monday September 23,2024. Speaking to newsmen, Director General of ACCI, Sir Agabaidu Jideani said the chamber’s relationship with the Dangote Group is collaborative and focused on mutual growth. “We share a commitment to driving economic development and fostering innovation in key sectors of the economy,” he added. According to him, this year’s Trade Fair offers an excellent platform for networking…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the keenly contested Saturday 21, 2024 governorship election. Okpebholo, 54, secured 291,667 votes to defeat Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who got 247,274 and Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party (LP) who came a distant third in the race with 22,761 votes. Fourteen other candidates contested the seat but got less than the three frontline candidates. “That Okpebholo Monday of APC having satisfied the requirement of the law is hereby declared the winner and is returned…
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2024 Internal Senior Schools Certificate Examination (SSCE). NECO Registrar, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, who announced the release on Thursday at the Council Headquarters in Minna, Niger State said, 828,284, representing 60.55 percent scored five credits including English language and Mathematics. Wushishi said 1,376,423 representing 709, 950 males and 669,473 females registered for this year’s internal examination while 1,367,736 representing 702,112 males and 665,624 sat for the examination. The registrar said the number of candidates with five credits and above irrespective of the English language and Mathematics was 1,147,…
Residents of Maiduguri in Borno are on high alert as flood has submerged many homes following the alleged breakdown of Alau Dam that has been filled to capacity for the past one week. A statement in the early hours of Tuesday by Prof. Usman Tar, the Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, titled “Flooding Alert for River Bank Residents “, called for immediate evacuation. He said, “Due to the unusually high volume of water this year, we urge all the residents living along the river bank to take immediate action to protect themselves and their properties. “The Alau Dam…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has commenced preparation for 2025 Hajj operations to convey 95,000 Nigerian pilgrims to the holy land. Nigeria retained the previous allocation of 95,000 pilgrims for next Hajj after the first 2025 Hajj virtual preparatory meeting with Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (MOHU) held recently. Subsequently, NAHCON has ratified quota distribution of the Saudi approved allocation by 75,000 and 20,000 seats to States and Private tour operators respectively. Key stakeholders representing Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the virtual space meeting include NAHCO Commissioner for Policy, Personnel, Management and Finance…
Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa, the Director General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, has been honored with the prestigious award for “Best State Coordination and Response to Pilgrims” by Independent Hajj Reporters. This recognition was bestowed upon Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u for his exemplary leadership, dedication, and effective coordination in managing pilgrim-related activities. His efforts include the Kano State Government’s intervention in subsidizing the Hajj fare for pilgrims, undertaking a comprehensive renovation of the Hajj Camp, and ensuring that no pilgrim was left behind in Saudi Arabia. The Kano pilgrims were well-coordinated, with provisions for feeding, accommodation, transportation, and…
A Kano Magistrate court on Tuesday granted one Muktar Dahiru, staff of Federal Radio Corporations of Nigeria (FRCN), Pyramid FM, Kano, a N1 million bail bond. Dahiru, who is standing trial on three count charge bordering on criminal conspiracy, defamation of character and intentuonal insults was remanded in Correction facility on Thursday upon arraignment. At the resumed of hearing on bail application Tuesday, Magistrate Ummah Kurawa admitted the defendant to bail with conditions to produce three reliable sureties including Chairman of Nigerian Union of Journalists NUJ, Defendant’s Wife and reputation elderly man not less than 65 years of age.…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has challenged the newly constituted Judicial Commission of Inquiry (JCI) to unravel sponsors of destruction that greeted the #EndBadGovernance protest in Kano. Inaugurating the 14-men panel lead by retired Justice Lawan Wada Mahmoud on Monday at the Government house, the Governor challenged the panel to investigate killings, looting and destructions of public and private properties with a view to bring perpetrators to Justice. Yusuf regretted the economy sabotage incurred during the protest hijacked by hoodlums, but urged the panel to discharge the trust without fear or favor. The Governor specifically urged the panel to investigate…
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle has directed the Chief of Defence Staff and other military chiefs to move to sokoto with him as part of an intensified effort by the Federal Government to rid the North-West of the menace of banditry, kidnapping and terrorism. A statement signed by the Director, Information and Public Relations of the Ministry of Defence, Henshaw Ogubike, said the relocation underscores the unwavering commitment of the Federal Government to restore peace and security in the region. The statement added that while in the North-West, the Minister and the Service Chiefs led by…
The Federal Government and Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have reached a compromise to avert the strike threatened by the union. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that ASUU, on Aug. 19, issued a 21-day strike notice to the federal government over some unmet demands At the end of a meeting by both parties on Wednesday in Abuja, a sub-committee was set up to review ASUU’s demands while the government promised to ensure lasting solutions to the crisis. The meeting, which lasted for about two and half hours, was at the instance of the Minister of Education,…
The Commissioner for Finance in Borno State, Ahmed Ali Ahmed, is dead. Details of his death are still sketchy, but sources familiar with the incident told our correspondent that the commissioner died inside his room on Monday morning. The deceased was said to have exceeded the time he usually comes out in the morning. His door was then forced open where his corpse was found. “Oga is no more, he died early this morning,” the source told Daily Trust. Borno State Government wishes to announce the death of Ahmed Ali Ahmed, the State Commissioner of Finance. The statement from…
There are fresh account how Princess Zainab Jummai Bayero, the daughter of the late Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero received N10 million from Kano government to upset her financial liability. Zainab on Friday granted exclusive interview with premium times specifically requested Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to support her housing and financial needs. But before the recent public outcry, Zainab had made similar appeal in June 2024 for financial assistance to settle backlog of house rent in Lagos, a emotional concern that attracted the attention of Governor Yusuf who urgently approved the necessary financial support. Barely two months later, Zainab…
Shehu Wada Sagagi, the Chief of staff to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has described the accusation level against him by APC Chairman Abdullahi Abbaa on alleged diversion of palliatives as baseless, misleading, and politically motivated. Sagagi in a signed statement that was made available to newsmen Wednesday in Kano said, the antic deployed by the opposition party in the state was a “desperate attempt to tarnish his image in the eyes of right thinking Nigerians, and a calculated attempt to discredit the NNPP government’s efforts in supporting the people of Kano state. According to Wada Sagagi, the APC’s claims…
Kano state Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has uncovered N18 billion stolen from politicians in connivance with civil servants. Besides, the anti-grant revealed that 90 percentage of corrupt cases under investigation were perpetrated by civil servants through procurement processes. Chairman of the anti-grant agency, Barr. Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado raised the concern Saturday at the opening of Anti-Corruption workshop organized for state senior civil servants. Rimingado hinted that civil servants are caught in the middle of corrupt practices worried that politicians have succeeded in using public servants as ingredients to siphoning common wealth. He cautioned the public servants to be…
Nigerian cyclist Ese Lovina Ukpeseraye has narrated how sheParis Olympics: German Team Lends Bicycle To Nigerian Cyclist was offered a bicycle by the German team to compete at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Ukpeseraye made history as the first Nigerian cyclist at the Olympics. She competed in the women’s road race but did not register a score after failing to complete the event. While she later took part in the Keirin and Sprint cycling event, ending sixth in the first round, the 25-year-old narrated how the German team offered her a bicycle for the race. “Due to the short notice…
The Plateau State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Jos -Bukuru Metropolis, following the breakdown of law and order in the area. In a statement signed by Mr Gyang Bere, the Director of Press and Public Affairs to Gov. Caleb Mutfwang on Sunday in Jos, the government said the move was to enhance the security of lives and maintain public order. ”Plateau State Gov. Caleb Mutfwang has imposed a 24-hour curfew on the Jos-Bukuru metropolis, effective from 12 midnight on Sunday, August 4, 2024. ”Governor Mutfwang, in consultation with state security agencies, took this decision after reviewing the…