Tol Hoba Chief, HRH Barr Nyako Receives Appointment Letter

The Second Class Chief of one of the newly created Chiefdoms recently in Adamawa State Tol Hoba in Hong local government area, Barrister Alheri Bulus Nyako has received his letter of appointment. Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri formally presented the letter to the royal father through the Permanent Secretary, Political department SSG’s office, Ibrahim Buba in Yola, the state capital. Fintiri congratulated Barrister Alheri Bulus Nyako for his emergence as Tol Hoba. In his acceptance speech,...

Eighteen People Injured In Port Harcourt explosion

No fewer than 18 persons were severely injured in a gas explosion that occurred in the Oroazi community in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The latest explosion which occurred on Sunday evening at a gas refilling shop, causing significant damage to nearby buildings follows a series of gas and Improvised Explosive Device (IED) incidents recorded in the state since 2024. SP Grace Iringe-Koko Spokesperson of Rivers State Police Command confirmed the incident during an interview on Monday.

Over 5,797 Households Verified For BHCPF Scheme In Kano

The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) has verified over 5,797 households in the ongoing house-to-house Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) enrollee verification exercise across 84 wards in seven targeted Local Government Areas of the state. A statement signed by Aminu Ahmad Turaki, Public Relations Officer, of KSCHMA on Monday said the Executive Secretary of the agency Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar disclosed this during the agency’s weekly morning briefing on Monday. The Executive...

Victims Of Kara Market Inferno In Sokoto To Receive Government Support

Victims of the recent fire outbreak at Kara market in Sokoto state are to receive support from the State Government. About 50 shops were affected in the inferno that also destroyed 132 grinding machines and substantial quantities of food items, including rice, millet, and beans estimated at millions of naira. Deputy Governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Idris Mohammed Gobir, who visited the scene of the incident to sympathize with the victims, said government would set...

Adamawa State Governor Fintiri Appoints New Seven Emirs, Chiefs 

Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has approved the selection of seven new Chiefs and Emirs for Chiefdoms and Emirates recently created. Governor Fintiri in a statement issued by his chief press secretary Homashi Wonosikou, emphasized that their selections were based on merit and their popularity among the people. The statement which said the approval takes effect immediately gave the names of the newly selected Royal Highnesses are: -HRH Alhaji Sani Ahmadu Ribadu: Emir of...

Traditional Ruler In Adamawa Assures People Of Equal Treatment

A paramount ruler in Adamawa State, His Majesty, Hama Batta Alhamdu Gladstone Teneke has reiterated the firmness of the Batta Chiefdom to treat all ethnic groups and adherents of different faiths equally without segregation. The Royal Father was speaking at his Palace in Demsa, Demsa local government area when the steering committee of the recently concluded Adamawa State Quranic Recitation Competition tagged “DEMSA two thousand and twenty-four” led by its Chairman Alhaji  Aliyu Ismaila Numan...

Governor Fintiri Creates Seven New Chiefdoms, Emirates 

In a statewide broadcast Monday, Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has announced the creation of second-class chiefdoms for Hoba, Madagali, Michika and Fofure from the Adamawa and Mubi Emirates In a statewide broadcast to the people of the state on Monday, the governor said Hoba Chiefdom will have its headquarters in Hong, Madagali Chiefdom with headquarters at Gulak, Michika Chiefdom with headquarters at Michika and Fofure with headquarters in Fufore, respectively. Also, third-class status chiefdom...

Ajemba and Okagbue Families, Set to Bid 111years Departed Matriarch Farewell

The Okagbue and Ajemba family of Mgbuke and Nagbana village in Umunnachi, Dunukofia local government area is set to bid their matriarch Ugoye Ogechukwu Ajemba, nee Okagbue, the only surviving sister of Chief Chike Okagbue of Bessoy Group, the father of Chief Uzu Okagbue, farewell. Madam Ugoye who is arguably one of the oldest women in Umunnachi, passed on a few months ago at the age of one hundred and eleven years. While she lived,...

Sam Momah Foundation Lecture Challenges Nnewi to Play at  Global Stage

The 4thlecture series of Sam Momah Foundation was held in Nnewi on Saturday, amidst confidence by guest speaker, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, that Nnewi should be on the global innovation map. This was also echoed by the panelists, Chief Ben Etiaba, Prof. Greg Obiamalu, Dr. Mrs. Eze from the Technology Incubation Centre in Nnewi, who represented the head of the Centre and Prof. Augustine Odili, the Vice Chancellor of Margaret Lawrence University. The event organized under...

Onyeka Onwenu Set Guidelines For Her Burial

Veteran Nigerian singer and actress Onyeka Onwenu who died on Tuesday night at the Reddington Hospital in Lagos after slumping at the birthday party of Mrs Stella Okoli has written her wishes for how she would like to be remembered and buried. The iconic artist, known for her powerful voice and activism had a multifaceted career, working in music, film, advocacy, journalism, and politics. Onwenu wrote in an opinion piece on Premium Times in 2021, “Do...

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