Kaduna State House Of Assembly Probes El-Rufa’i Over Alleged N423bn Fraud

The Kaduna State House of Assembly has resolved to request security and anti-corruption agencies to commence the investigation and prosecution of the immediate-past governor of the State, Nasir El-Rufai, and some other indicted members of his cabinet over alleged N423bn fraud. The resolution followed report of an investigation of the ad-hoc committee set up by the House, under the chairmanship of Hon. Henry Magaji Danjuma. Hon. Danjuma who submitted the report on Wednesday, said most...

Police Arrest 19 Suspects For Various Crimes

The Kano State Police Command has arrested nineteen suspects in connection with armed robbery, cattle rustling, kidnapping, and other banditry-related crimes. Superintendent of Police, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the Command Police Public Relations Officer, who disclosed this to newsmen in Kano, attributed the success to robust crime prevention patrols and intelligence gathering. SP Kiyawa said the investigation is ongoing and the suspects will be charged in court, adding that two AK-47 rifles, one smoke pistol, one...

Nigerian Guild of Editors Decries Abduction, Arrest Of Journalists

The increasing abduction and arrest of journalists in the country by security agencies especially the Nigeria Police Force under the guise of enforcing the Cyber Security Act has become a serious concern to the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE). NGE’s President, Eze Anaba, and the General Secretary, Dr Iyobosa Uwugiaren in a press statement issued at the end of a meeting in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, noted that such illegal actions, the guild...

Federal Got Set To Seal Buildings Without Access For Persons With Disabilities

The Federal Government will soon commence sealing of public buildings that do not make access provisions for Persons with Disabilities. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs and Equal Opportunities Mohammed Isa disclosed this in Abuja at the opening of the Ministerial meeting of ministers in charge of disability inclusion in West Africa. “The grace period for public buildings to comply by providing access to people with disability had elapsed and soon...

Senate To Pass Bill Establishing Animal Husbandry and Ranches Commission

A bill to establish the National Animal Husbandry and Ranches Commission has passed for a second reading on the floor of the Senate on Wednesday after a heated debate during plenary. Senator Zam, who spoke on the general principles of the bill, urged his colleagues to pass the bill, saying, “The proposed National Animal Husbandry and Ranches Commission is for management, preservation, and control of ranches throughout Nigeria.” The bill, however, met stiff opposition from...

President NCWS, Hajiya Lami Adamu Lau Is Dead

Hajiya Lami Adamu Lau, the President, National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) has died. She passed on in the early hours of Wednesday June 5, 2024, following a brief illness. The late Lau, according to NCWS was said to have been responsible for a number of empowerment programmes that relieved the suffering of many indigent women across the country. A press release from the office of the NCWS stated that her tireless efforts and contributions...

Abuse Of Office, Money Laundering: Kaduna Assembly Finds El-Rufai Guilty

The Kaduna State House of Assembly has found former Governor Nasir El-Rufai guilty of abuse of office and money laundering during his tenure as governor of the state The Ad-hoc Committee set up by the Kaduna State House of Assembly to investigate all finances, loans and contracts awarded under the former Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has submitted its report to the House. While presenting the report during plenary on Wednesday, the Chairman of the Ad-hoc Committee, ...

Obi Commends Onitsha Content Creator For Exposing Vandalization Of 2nd Niger Bridge

Former Anambra State governor, and presidential candidate of Labour Party in the last election, Mr. Peter Obi has commanded a content creator in Onitsha, Lord Zeus for exposing the vandalization of the 2nd Niger Bridge. Obi in a social media post said: “I like to thank immensely the young man, Lord Zeus, driven by patriotism and courage to raise alarm on the vandalization of the second Niger bridge. “The viral video of this good Nigerian...

Alleged Abuse of Labour Leader in Anambra Assembly and Tyrant Unionists

“If the Anambra Assembly was unfriendly to the labour leaders, they would not be granted them access to the complex.” —Ebuka Onyekwelu Some Labour Unionists led by Chikwelu Adigwe, on Monday, interrupted meetings being held by honourable members in the Anambra State Assembly complex. Several reports have unsurprisingly blamed the House of Assembly or the meeting honourable members, especially Hon. Tony Muobike who was captured in a video clip having an exchange of words with...

Standardized Version of The New National Anthem to Be Released-NOA

The National Orientation Agency has promised to release a standardized version of the new National Anthem after due consultation with relevant stakeholders. In a statement signed by Paul Odenyi, Deputy Director of the Agency, issuance of the correct version became imminent as diverse version of the anthem appeared on social media space following the signing into law of the new anthem. Also, reports from the Community Orientation and Mobilization Officers, COMOS, in the seven hundred...

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