Governor Fubara Directs LG Chairmen to Step Down Following Supreme Court Verdict

Governor Siminalayi Fubara has instructed all local government chairmen in Rivers State to formally transfer authority to the Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGAs) by Monday, 3rd March 2025. This directive comes in the wake of a recent Supreme Court judgment that nullified the state’s local government elections. The Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision on Friday, declared the local government elections held on 5th October 2024 as null and void. The court cited significant...

CAN Rejects School Closures for Ramadan, Threatens Legal Action

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has strongly opposed the decision by the Bauchi, Katsina, Kano, and Kebbi state governments to shut down all public and private schools for up to five weeks during Ramadan. In a statement on Sunday, CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, described the decision as unfair and harmful to students. “While we honour the religious diversity of our nation and recognise the significance of faith, these decisions raise serious issues of...

Delta Government Bans Overseas Study Courses For Civil, Public Servants

Civil and public servants in Delta State have been banned from overseas study involving courses that are available in Nigerian universities. The government added that officers granted study leave abroad would no longer receive salaries during their period of study. The directive was contained in a circular by the Delta State Civil Service Commission signed by the commission’s Permanent Secretary, Mr Frederick Yoro, aimed at curbing the misuse of overseas study leave, was issued. According...

Embrace Farming To Tackle Economic Hardship, Food Insecurity-Chief Imam Tells Nigerians

Nigerians have been urged to embrace farming to tackle the economic hardship and food insecurity gripping the country. The Chief Imam of Ogbomosho land, Sheikh Dr Yinus Ayilara made the plea during the a Ramadan Lecture held on Saturday, at Imasayi, Yewa North Local government area of Ogun State. Ayilara asserted that rather than looking for a shortcut to success, Nigerians, particularly youths, should learn to cultivate lands and plant crops that would be of...

A Boko Haram fighter, who operated under the notorious Boko Haram commander Ali Ngulde in the Mandara Mountains, turned himself in at about 11:30 a.m. on March 1 to troops conducting piqueting duties along the Gwoza-Limankara Road. The fighter surrendered to troops of the 26 Task Force Brigade Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Hadin Kai in the Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State and called on other insurgents to renounce terrorism. The insurgent also...

Catholic Bishop of Yola Diocese Ordains New Priests

The Catholic Bishop of Yola Diocese Dr. Stephen Dami Mamza, has ordained four new priests. The newly ordained priests, including Reverend Father John Peter Wild, Reverend Father Joseph Hyginus, Reverend Father Robinson Bernard Gutaro, and Reverend Father Godwin Ibrahim Clement, are expected to serve in various parishes and institutions within the diocese by bringing their unique gifts and talents to the ministries to which they are posted. The ceremony was marked by deep spiritual favour, as...

LG Chairman In Kano Arrested over Land Scam

The Chairman of Kiru Local Government Area of Kano State, Abdullahi Mohammed has been arrested by the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission for allegedly selling a land originally designated for the Kafin Maiyaki Mini Stadium. A company called Mahasum was said to have purchased the plots meant for the stadium for over N100 million, with payments deposited directly into the local government chairman’s personal account. The commission’s Public Relations Officer, Kabir Abba Kabir...

Muslims In Nigeria Begins 2025 Ramadan Fast

The President General Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Saturday, March 1, 2025, as the first day of Ramadan 1446 A.H. The announcement followed the Sultanate Council’s moon-sighting meeting, where reports were received from various states and organizations confirming the sighting of the new moon. The appearance of the crescent moon signals the beginning of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, during which Muslims observe fasting, prayer, and...

ECOWAS Court Declares Kudirat Abiola’s Assassination Case Inadmissible

The Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS, on Friday, declared the case concerning Khalifa Abiola and two others and the Federal Government of Nigeria over alleged claims of human rights violations involving late Mrs Kudirat Abiola as inadmissible. The case filed under suit number ECW/CCJ/APP/62/22 was brought before the Court by the applicants, Khalifa Abiola, Moriam Abiola and Hadi Abiola suing on behalf of themselves and the estate of late Kudirat whom they alleged to have...

YPP Vows To Reclaim Ubah’s Seat, Raise New Breed Of Selfless Leaders

The Young Progressive Party (YPP) in Anambra state has vowed to take over the vacant seat at the red chambers of the National Assembly created by the demise of Dr Ifeanyi Ubah, Senator representing Anambra South District. The National Secretary of the party, Bar. Vidiyeno Bamaiyi who stated this in Awka at a one day sensitization workshop said the party had been re-strategizing to ensure the dream was realized. Ubah won the Senatorial seat under...

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