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Kano Police ban Durbar celebrations for Eid-el-Kabir amid security concerns

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< 1 mn read The Police Command in Kano State has taken a proactive step by banning Durbar activities during the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. This decision, as articulated by Usaini Gumel, the state Commissioner of Police, aims to uphold peace amidst security concerns related to the Kano Emirateship Tussle. In a statement issued on Thursday, Gumel emphasized that the […]

Suspected thief forced to sell stolen yams in market

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< 1 mn read The incident where a suspected thief was caught stealing yams and subsequently forced to sell them at a market has stirred various reactions on social media. Eyewitnesses reported that the thief was tied to a rope, made to carry the stolen yams in a head pan, and paraded around the market. He was then compelled […]

Legislation under Speaker Abbas aligns with democratic tenets – CSOs

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< 1 mn read The coalition of civil society organizations has applauded Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and Hon. Kabiru Bichi for their exemplary leadership roles in the 10th National Assembly, particularly highlighting their contributions to legislation, oversight, and representation. During a press conference held on Thursday, June 13, the Africa Centre for Human Rights and Justice, the Centre for Social […]

Army troops destroy 43 illegal refining sites, arrest 32 oil thieves

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< 1 mn read The Defence Headquarters has reported significant achievements by troops of Operation Delta Safe in combating illegal refining activities and oil theft in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. According to Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, troops discovered and destroyed a total of 43 illegal refining sites over the past week. Additionally, […]

Erisco Foods’ court case vs Chioma Okoli delayed in court over judge’s absence

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< 1 mn read The trial of Chioma Okoli, charged over her online commentary regarding Erisco Foods Limited’s tomato paste, faced a delay at the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday. The proceedings could not proceed as scheduled because the trial judge, Justice Peter Lifu, was absent due to an official assignment. According to reports, Justice Lifu attended to […]

NASS under Akpabio steers Nigeria’s commitment to nationhood – Ethnic leaders

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< 1 mn read The ethnic leaders under the banner of The Natives have issued commendations for Senate President Godswill Akpabio on the occasion of the first anniversary of the 10th National Assembly. In their statement, they praised Akpabio for his leadership in the Senate, describing him as a trailblazer who has demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities over the past […]

Oil mafia stronger than drug mafia – Dangote speaks on refinery challenges

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2 mn read In a candid revelation during the Afreximbank Annual Meetings in the Bahamas, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, founder of the Dangote Group, discussed the numerous challenges faced during the construction of the $19 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos. He highlighted that both local and international criminal organizations within the oil sector repeatedly attempted to sabotage the […]

New twist as court rules deposed Kano Emir has valid case

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2 mn read In a recent ruling by Justice Liman Mohammed of the Federal High Court in Kano, the court affirmed its jurisdiction to hear a fundamental human rights case brought by Kingmakers Sarkin Dawaki Babba and Aminu Dan’agundi. This case revolves around the dethronement of the former Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, to pave the way […]

Yahaya Bello loses contempt case against EFCC boss in Appeal Court

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< 1 mn read In a recent development at the Court of Appeal in Abuja, Justice Joseph Oyewole delivered the lead judgment on Thursday, overturning contempt proceedings initiated by former Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State against the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede. Justices A.M. Talba and D.Z. Senchi concurred with the decision. […]

Remi Tinubu donates 50,000 notebooks to pupils in Kogi

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2 mn read “The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated 50,000 notebooks to pupils in public primary schools in Kogi State through her ‘Renewed Hope Initiative’ project. The notebooks were inaugurated on Thursday at the Government House, Lokoja, by the wife of Kogi Governor, Hajia Sefinat Ododo. “In her remarks after unveiling the notebooks, Hajia Ododo expressed […]

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