A boat carrying more than 100 passengers capsized in the Benue River on Saturday. The passengers, including traders, women, and children, were en route to Binnari town in the Karim-Lamido local government area of Taraba State. According to Daily Trust, most of the passengers were returning from the Mayoreneyo fish market in Ardo-Kola LGA. The publication said that the boat left Mayoreneyo local jetty at about 3.30pm and capsized 40 minutes later, according to sources. A resident of Mayoreneyo, Musa Mayoreneyo, said that the ill-fated boat had earlier conveyed the passengers from Binnari to Mayoreneyo. READ ALSO: Gunmen Kill One,…
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Gunmen on Saturday, attackd Ora, a farming community in southern Kwara State, killing one and abducting two other members of the community. The assailants, who arrived in the town around 8 pm, reportedly fired shots before taking their captives. According to a senior community leader, who wishes to remain anonymous, the abductees are two female Point of Sales (POS) operators. “Those abducted are two female Point of Sales (POS) operators. They also killed another woman and attacked the husband of one of the POS operators who was trying to rescue her with a cutlass and inflicted several deep cuts on…
Equipment worth 1.2 million Euros will be imported to effect maintenance on Eko Bridge in Lagos, Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi says. Mr Clement Ezeorah, Assistant Director, Information, at the Federal Ministry of Works made this known in a statement he issued on Sunday in Abuja. He stated that the minister made the declaration when he paid a working visit to the Third Mainland Bridge, Carter, Falomo, Iddo, Eko, Marina and Iganmu bridges in Lagos State. He added that the minister inspected the bridges on Saturday alongside some directors in the ministry and contractors. READ ALSO: NYSC deploys 1,691…
NYSC has deployed 1,691 prospective corps members in Bauchi State for the 2023 Batch ‘C’, Stream 1 orientation exercise. Mrs Rifkatu Yakubu, Coordinator of the scheme in Bauchi State, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Bauchi that the exercise would begin on Nov. 1 and end on Nov. 21. It would hold at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp at Wailo in Ganjuwa Local Government Area of the state, she said. Yakubu added that prospective corps members would be allowed into the camp only after certification to ensure that there was no intrusion or impersonation of any…
The remains of Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Dr Abdulrahman Ado-Ibrahim, who died at 95 early Sunday morning, will be buried by 2:00 p.m. of Sunday. The Secretary of Ebiraland Traditional Council, Alhaji Yunusa Sule, told newsmen in Lokoja that arrangements were being made to give him a befitting burial in Okene. “The burial ceremony is being scheduled for 2:00 p.m. today in Okene. We are waiting for the arrival of the corpse from Abuja, where he died, ” the secretary said. Sule said that the paramount ruler died at around 2:00. a.m. on Sunday in an undisclosed Abuja Hospital after a…
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday condoled with the government and people of Kogi on the passing of the revered traditional ruler, His Majesty, Dr Ado Ibrahim, the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland. Tinubu, in a statement by his Special Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, said the death of the Ohinoyi was a painful loss. The president described the late traditional ruler as peace-loving, affable, and cerebral. ” The Ohinoyi of Ebiraland was in a class of his own. He was highly respected and admired for his deep insights, wisdom, and sophistication. READ ALSO: Bandits Attack Zamfara Community, Abduct…
Bandits invaded the Yashi community located in the Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State, resulting in the loss of life, abduction of the traditional ruler, and four other individuals. According to Punch, the attackers also prevented local farmers from accessing their fields, hence disrupted crop harvesting in the community. The representative of Bukkuyum South in the Zamfara State House of Assembly, Hon. Hamisu Alhaji Faru, revealed that the bandits carried out the attack on a Friday night around 3 am. One local resident lost their life, and the bandits made away with five individuals, including the traditional ruler He…
Mr Samuel Gwott, the General Manager, Plateau Express Services, said that the state transportation services had been restructured for better improvement and adaptation to new technologies. Gwott said that the restructuring would help birth a new transport service to meet the needs of the citizens. He said this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Jos. The manager revealed that it had introduced a proficient means of revenue collection via the introduction of the Point of Sale (POS) system to gradually eliminate cash collection and in the process mitigate revenue loss. He further said that…
The Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Dr. Ado Ibrahim, has passed away at the age of 95. According to palace sources in Lokoja, he died in the early hours of Sunday in an Abuja hospital where he had been receiving treatment for age-related ailments. READ ALSO: FG to Upgrade Kaduna Water Institute to University Before assuming the throne, Dr. Ado Ibrahim had a successful business career and spent a significant portion of his life in Lagos. His funeral is scheduled to take place today in Okene, in accordance with Islamic traditions.
The Minister of State for Water Resources and Sanitation, Alhaji Bello Muhammad Goronyo, said the government is planning to transform the National Water Resource Institute (NWRI) in Kaduna into a world-class university capable of awarding degrees, in line with global standards. He said the institute, established 44 years ago as the only water institute across the country with an array of academics who are committed to their profession, will be upgraded to award degrees in its areas of specialty, as reported by Daily Trust. The minister said this during a familiarisation tour of the institute. READ ALSO: FG to Upgrade…
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has described his victory at the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal as “victory to democracy and the rule of law”. Fintiri stated this shortly after the tribunal dismissed APC’s Aishatu Binani petition against his re-election for the second term in Yola on Saturday. It could be recalled that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Fintiri winner after a supplementary election on April 18. The Governorship Candidate of the APC, Sen. Aishatu Binani, had filed a petition challenging the election, alleging that the election was not conducted in substantial compliance with the Electoral Act. READ ALSO:…
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi has approved the appointment of seven new Special Advisers (SAs) and 15 Senior Special Assistants (SSAs). Malam Yahaya Sarki, the Special Adviser to the state governor on Media and Publicity, announced this in a statement made available to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Saturday. Sarki quoted the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Yakubu Tafida, as saying that the governor gave approval for the appointment of the 22 aides. The SSG listed the seven SAs to include Garba Anaruwa-Suru, Faruku Kuru, Muktar Abubakar, Umar Ladan-Master, SA Sports; Rev. Samuel Audu-Dabai, SA Christian Affairs; Usman…
Police in Katsina State rescued four kidnap victims in Dandume Local Government Area on Saturday in collaboration with the military. Police spokesman in the state, ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, stated in Katsina on Saturday that the rescue was achieved during a routine patrol around Dankolo village. “In a bid to ensure the safety of lives and property police, in collaboration with troops, rescued four persons kidnapped at different locations in the state. READ ALSO: Fury knocked down but beat newcomer Ngannou on split decision “The relentless efforts and dedication of our security forces paid off, resulting in the rescue,’’ ASP Sadiq-Aliyu…
The Adamawa State Governorship Election Tribunal, which convened in Yola, has dismissed the petition brought by Senator Aishatu Dahiru Binani of the All Progressives Congress (APC) against the reelection of Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri from the Peoples Democratic Party. Justice Theodora Obi Uloho delivered the judgment on Saturday, stating that the petitioners were unable to substantiate their claims of non-compliance with the Electoral Act 2022. READ ALSO: NPC, UNICEF target birth registration of 797,209 children in Katsina Binani, a member of the APC, had contested the election results, alleging that the exercise did not adhere to the provisions of the electoral…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue has accused Gov. Hyacinth Alia of negating the federal character principle in his appointments. The opposition party, in a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Mr Bemgba Iortyom, specifically accused the governor of appointing “mostly persons from his Kunav clan”. “Only this morning, the governor announced the appointment of another Kunav man, Mr Raymond Asemakaha, as Managing Director of Benue Investment and Property Company (BIPC). “The appointment of Asemakaha at BIPC adds to the growing list of Kunav sons heading crucial outfits. READ ALSO: NPC, UNICEF target birth registration of 797,209 children in Katsina…
The National Population Commission (NPC) with the support of the United Nations Children’s Funds (UNICEF), has embarked on birth registration in Katsina State, targeting 797,209 children. Mrs Ogbodo Adaku, UNICEF’s Focal Person disclosed this during the training of some ad-hoc registrants in Katsina on Saturday. According to her, no fewer than 1,083 ad-hoc registrants were recruited to support in carrying out a massive birth registration drive across the 361 wards in the state. She added that, “This massive birth registration drive is being organised in 23 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). “We are doing this because we want…
Alhaji Musa Saidu, an Arewa leader in the south, has voiced his support for the appointment of Chief Nyesom Wike as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), emphasizing that it is inappropriate for anyone to oppose Wike’s appointment because he is not a Muslim. Saidu pointed out that since Abuja is a federal capital territory, it should be open to individuals of any religious affiliation to serve as its Minister. He deemed it a misnomer to bring religion into the discussion of who should become the Minister of the FCT. READ ALSO: Debt: Dammy Krane Set to Release…
The Emir of Zazzau, Malam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, has approved the elevation of Muazu Nuhu Bamali, a Deputy Director at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), to the position of Magajin Garin Zazzau. The appointment follows the death of the late Magajin Gari and former Nigerian Ambassador to Morocco, Mansur Ahmed Bamalli, who passed away last Friday. A statement signed by the Media and Publicity Officer of Zazzau emirate council and issued to newsmen in Zaria, Kaduna State, confirmed the appointment. The statement said the newly approved Magajin garin Zazzau who was recently turbaned by the Emir as Baraden Zazzau…
Kano State House of Assembly has approved Gov. Abba Kabir-Yusuf’s request to access a loan of N4 billion from Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), for the completion of Tiga and Challawa Hydro-electric power project. The approval followed the adoption of a motion by Leader of the House, Lawan Hussaini (NNPP- Dala) at plenary. Presenting the motion, Hussaini said that the loan has a single-digit interest and therefore not harmful to the economy of the state. READ ALSO: Kano Gov’t sets aside N6bn to settle 5,500 retired civil servants — Gov.Yusuf He said that the project when completed would help in revving…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State said about N6 billion had been set aside to pay gratuities to about 5,500 retired civil servants in the state. The governor disclosed this while speaking with newsmen on Saturday in Kano. The governor, on assumption of office, since expressed displeasure over backlog of unpaid gratuities by the immediate past administration, amounting to over N40 billion. The governor promised to clear the backlog within two years in offive. Yusuf said the decision was reached at the weekly Executive Council meeting on Wednesday. According to him, the beneficiaries of the gratuities would be retirees…