The Kano Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service has raised alarm over the soaring cases of inmates awaiting trial across its centres in the state. Public Relations Officer of the Command, SC Musbahu Lawan, who hit the development at a press briefing Monday worried over the implication of the overwhelming population. Lawan revealed the overcrowded facility already stretched above capacity posed a huge challenge to the standard operations of the handlers who themselves are vulnerable to potential threats. The spokesman of the command revealed the number of inmates awaiting court decisions tripled the total percentage of convicted inmates,…
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The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has cautioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to avoid any attempt to tamper with or manipulate the authentic identities of All Progressives Congress (APC) executive members in Ganduje ward, Dawakin-Tofa local government of Kano state. Besides, the coalition asked the electoral umpire to remain neutral on domestic affairs of all political parties especially the internal crisis rocking the rank of the ruling APC in Kano. Addressing a press conference on Sunday, the leader of the coalition, Muhammad Abdullahi Raji said the warning became pertinent following an intelligence report indicating a desperate…
In response to concerns over possible meat contamination, the Kwara State Government has taken decisive action by temporarily halting operations at the Mandate Market abattoir in Ilorin. The shutdown, effective Sunday, will facilitate extensive fumigation and sanitation procedures in the vicinity.l Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Dr. Abubakar Ayinla who disclosed the development in Ilorin the state capital said the action was part of precautionary measure to shield the public from potential harm. The abattoir is slated to resume operations on Wednesday, following thorough cleansing protocols, the permanent secretary noted. It was gathered that a task force committee comprising…
The leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared the Ondo State Governorship Primary Election inconclusive. The polls held in the state on Saturday were said to be inclusive following the late arrival of materials and personnel to 13 wards in Okitipupa council area of the state. The party has therefore rescheduled the election for today (Sunday), April, 21, 2024, according to a statement issued by the Chairman of the Ondo Primary Election Committee, Alhaji Ahmed Ododo. Ododo is the Governor of Kogi State. Sixteen governorship aspirants participated in the exercise conducted by a seven-member committee, headed…
It was gathered that the party members, who had gathered in large numbers to participate in the candidate selection process, fled the scene when violence erupted among the rival factions. Supporters of two aspirants of the All Progress Congress (APC) gubernatorial primary election in Ondo State on Saturday engaged in violence before the poll began at Ward 1 at Stella Maris College, Okitipupa area of the state. It was gathered that the party members, who had gathered in large numbers to participate in the candidate selection process, fled the scene when violence erupted among the rival factions. According to…
Seven pupils of a Qur’anic School popularly called ‘Almajiris’ at Malam Dan-Umma Qur’anic School at Bayan Science, Badariya area in Birnin Kebbi died after a collapse of excavation pit. Confirming the incident to journalists on Saturday the proprietor of the Qur’anic School, Malam Dan-Umma, said the seven pupils died on the spot while another one was hospitalised as a result injuries from the accident. He revealed that the burrow pit collapsed and buried the victims while collecting laterite sands. “I assigned them to go on top of the hill near the school to excavate clay and gravels to mend…
Nigerians have taken to social media and other platforms to congratulate chess master, Tunde Onakoya for setting a new world chess marathon record. Onakoya’s initial target was 58 hours but he has since broken that record and has now gone beyond the 60-hours mark to set a new Guiness World Record. Fellow record breaking Nigerians; Hilda Baci, and Pelumi Nubi have gone on Onakoya’s Instagram page to congratulate him. President Bola Tinubu is among those who have congratulated Onakoya. The President In a statement issued on Saturday by his Media Adviser, Ajuri Ngelale, celebrated the Nigerian Chess Champion and…
The police have detained a female police officer who was the aide-de-camp to the embattled former Kogi State Governor, Mr Yahaya Bello, over allegations of being part of the security aides that obstructed the arrest of the former governor in Abuja. The ADC was arrested alongside other police officers attached to Mr Bello. They are being detained at the State Criminal Investigation Department in Abuja. Sources within the Police say their arrests and detention followed an order by the Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, directing their immediate withdrawal from the former governor. The source who spoke to our…
The Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has withdrawn all police officers attached to the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. It was gathered that the order for the withdrawal was contained in a police wireless message. The document with reference number: “CB:4001/DOPS/PMF/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.48/ 34 read in part, “IG has ordered the withdrawal of all policemen attached to His Excellency and former Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello. Acknowledge compliance and treat with utmost importance. Please, above, for your information and strict compliance.” The Nigerian Immigration Service had earlier placed the former governor on its watchlist after…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has inaugurated four new members of the state executive council. Those inaugurated include Mustapba Rabiu Kwankwaso, who is now Commissioner in charge of Youths and Sports. Mustapha is the eldest son of presidential candidate of the NNPP in the last 2023 general election and leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. Others are Abduljabbar Garko assigned to the Ministry of Land and Survey, Shehu Aliyu Yarmedi as Commissioner for Special Duties and Adamu Aliyu Kibiya now in charge of Commerce and Industry.
A Federal High Court in Akure, Ondo State capital, on Thursday, granted an Order of Mandamus compelling the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to publish the 2021 and 2022 Audited Financial Statements. The court also granted an Order of Mandamus to publish the Audited 2023 election-related incomes and expenses of all the registered political parties in Nigeria. The presiding judge, Hon. Justice T.B. Adegoke gave the order while delivering judgment in Suit FHC//AK/CS/72/2023 – Femi Emmanuel Emodamori v. INEC. In the judgement, the court also ordered INEC to supply the Applicant (Femi Emmanuel Emodamori) with either hard or soft…
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court Abuja has adjourned the suit instituted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), against the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, to April 23rd. The adjournment is for substituted service and possible arraignment of Bello for alleged N84bn money laundering. At the resumed sitting, Counsel for the EFCC, Kemi Phinro, told the court that the immediate past governor of Kogi State was absent from court for his arraignment because he was being protected by someone with immunity. Phinro said the former governor was whisked out of his Abuja…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has directed all Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre owners to arrest any parent, who is found near any of their facilities during the 2024 UTME exercise. The directive was issued at the final briefing of the Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre owners, which was held virtually on Wednesday, 17th April, 2024. JAMB spokesman, Fabian Benjamin, said this directive became necessary following the intrusive disposition of some parents during the Board’s previous exercises. Benjamin, who quoted JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, said any parent, who disobeys this order, would not only be arrested but his…
Alh. Abdulazeez Umar Ganduje, the eldest son of former Kano state Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has thrown weight behind the investigation and prosecution of criminal charges against his parents. Umar Ganduje Junior expressed satisfaction over several attempts by the state government to unravel the issues behind the misappropriation of public funds during the administration of his father. Abdulazeez made the remarks on Wednesday when he paid a solidarity visit to Chairman of Kano Anti-Graft Agency, Barr. Muhuyi Magaji at the headquarters of the commission. The younger Ganduje promised to furnish the anti-graft with necessary documents to hence his parents…
About 45 persons have reportedly lost their lives due to an outbreak of a mysterious illness in Gundutse village, Kura Local Government Area of Kano State. It was gathered that the victims, mostly women, children, and elderly individuals, exhibited symptoms such as malaria, diarrhoea, and vomiting. Residents expressed concerns about the sudden increase in deaths over the past two weeks, initially attributing them to common illnesses. However, the situation became alarming when the community started burying five people daily, indicating a more significant health crisis. Abu Sani, a resident who lost two children, said his family initially thought it…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken action by barricading the residence of Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, located in Wuse, Abuja. This move follows recent meetings between Bello and President Bola Tinubu at the State House, as reported by SaharaReporters. The siege has resulted in restricted movement in and around the property on Benghazi Street, Wuse Zone 4, in the federal capital. Operatives of the EFCC have blocked access to the house, as confirmed by sources familiar with the situation. While the reason behind the EFCC’s action has not been officially disclosed, it…
The Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, has urged residents of Mando, Tsamiya, Kauya, and Afaka general areas not to panic over its scheduled shooting exercise. This is contained in a statement issued by the NDA Public Relations Officer, Maj. Mohammed Maidawa, on Wednesday in Kaduna. Maidawa said the exercise is for the Army cadets of 73 and 74 Regular Courses. The exercises, he said, are scheduled to hold from April 18 to April 20 and from April 26 to April 27. “The NDA assures the general public that all necessary safety measures have been put in place for the successful…
Kano state High Court has ordered the National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje to stop parading himself as a member of the party. Subsequently, the court directed, that henceforth, Ganduje should desist from presiding over all affairs of the National Working Committee (NWC) of APC. Justice Usman Malam Na’abba granted the order on Tuesday following an exparte motion filed by Dr. Ibrahim Sa’ad Esq on behalf of two executive members APC Ganduje ward, Dawakin-Tofa local government area, the assistant secretary, Laminu Sani and legal adviser Haladu Gwanjo (plaintiffs) who were part of the nine…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, arraign a businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, before the Federal High Court in Lagos over allegation of abusing the Naira currency. Cubana Chief Priest will be arraigned before Justice Kehinde Ogundare on a three-count charge of allegedly spraying and tampering with the Naira notes at a social event contrary to the provisions of the Central Bank Act of 2007. In the charge filed on April 4 by the EFFC’s prosecutor, Senior Advocate of Nigeria Rotimi Oyedepo, and seven other lawyers…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has banned the use of smart watches, lenses (unprescribed glasses), calculators, smart rings, pens, Bluetooth devices, and flash drives in the 2024 Unified Matriculation Examination (UTME). The board also warned candidates taking the exam from bringing those prohibited items into the examination halls for their own good, adding that all necessary arrangements had been made for the conduct of the examination. The warning contained in JAMB’s weekly publication was released on Monday in Abuja. According to the publication, the 2024 UTME is scheduled to take place from Friday, April 19, 2024, to…