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Northern Governors, Traditional Rulers Back State Police, Strengthen Regional Security Drive

Kingsley Chukwu2 days ago04 mins

Northern governors and traditional rulers have reaffirmed their commitment to tackling insecurity through stronger regional collaboration and support for federal security efforts. The resolution followed their joint meeting on Wednesday at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Kaduna, where they reviewed the region’s worsening security situation. The communique was signed by Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, Chairman Northern Nigeria…

Sultan Urges United Action As Northern Security Trust Fund Takes Off

Kingsley Chukwu2 days ago03 mins

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has urged Northern leaders to unite in tackling insecurity through collective action and sustained commitment. The Sultan spoke on Wednesday in Kaduna at the joint meeting of the Northern Governors’ Forum and inauguration of the Board of Trustees of the Northern Security Trust Fund. He commended Northern…

Hijab Wearing: Appeal Court Orders UI, ISI To Maintain Status Quo

Kingsley Chukwu2 days ago04 mins

The Court of Appeal in Ibadan has ordered parties in the appeal over the use of hijab by female Muslim students of the University of Ibadan (UI) International School Ibadan (ISI) to maintain the status quo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the court had on July 3 by a split decision of…

Alleged Money Laundering: EFCC Arraigns Ex-Port Harcourt Refinery Ltd MD

Kingsley Chukwu2 days ago06 mins

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned Ahmed Dikko, the former Managing Director of the Port Harcourt Refining Company Ltd (PHRC), over alleged money laundering. Dikko, who was arraigned before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja on a 12-count charge, pleaded not guilty. The News Agency of Nigeria…

Benue Assembly Urges Alia To Review Traditional Rulers Pay

Kingsley Chukwu2 days ago05 mins

The Benue State House of Assembly has urged Gov. Hyacinth Alia to approve an upward review of the salaries and allowances of traditional rulers and ensure that none earn below the N75,000 minimum wage. The resolution followed a motion titled “Motion to Improve the Welfare of Traditional Rulers in Benue State in Line with the…

FG Committed To Dismantling Drug Cartels, Promoting Nigerians’ Wellbeing – SGF Akume

Kingsley Chukwu2 days ago04 mins

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to every initiative aimed at preventing illicit drug use, dismantling trafficking networks, expanding access to treatment and rehabilitation, and promoting the wellbeing of all Nigerians. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Senator George Akume gave the assurance in his remarks as Special Guest of Honour…

ICPC Arrests El-Rufai’s Doctor, Alleges Abuse Of Medical Visit

Kingsley Chukwu3 days ago04 mins

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has arrested Professor Bello Abubakar, the personal physician of former Kaduna State Governor over allegations of making false statements following a court-approved medical visit. In a statement issued on Tuesday, ICPC spokesperson and head of media and public communications, John Okor Odey, said the Commission…

We’ll Replicate FCT’s Infrastructure Strides Across Nigeria – Tinubu

Kingsley Chukwu3 days ago07 mins

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s determination to replicate the infrastructural stride being recorded in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in every part of the country. Tinubu gave the assurance in Abuja on Tuesday, while inaugurating the Transitway N2, from Central Business District to Wuse District, with two bridges, constructed by the FCT Administration….

Sultan Leads Northern Traditional Rulers, Islamic Scholars In Kaduna Peace Meeting

Kingsley Chukwu3 days ago03 mins

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, on Tuesday led prominent traditional rulers and Islamic scholars from across Northern Nigeria to a high-level meeting of the Sultan Foundation for Peace and Development in Kaduna. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the closed door meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Sultan,…

CSOs Ask Senate To Reject FUOYE VC’s Ambassadorial Nomination

yunusa3 days ago05 mins

A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) has urged the Senate to reject the ambassadorial nomination of the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Professor Abayomi Fasina, over allegations of sexual misconduct. Members of the coalition staged a protest at the National Assembly on Tuesday, calling on lawmakers to suspend Fasina’s confirmation until the…