Honourable Anas Abdullahi Kaura has celebrated a major milestone in his educational empowerment efforts, as 19 students under his scholarship scheme were honoured with the prestigious Award of Outstanding Leadership at Annahada International University, Maradi, Niger Republic. The announcement was made in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Suleiman Sketch , and made available to…
The Zamfara State House of Assembly has issued a stern two-week ultimatum to Governor Dauda Lawal Dare, warning of potential impeachment over worsening insecurity and alleged financial mismanagement. Lawmakers raised the alarm during plenary on what they described as the administration’s failure to safeguard lives and property across the state. They cited the rising incidents…
A helicopter deployed by an African Union peacekeeping mission has crashed at the international airport in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, resulting in the deaths of five passengers, as reported by a Ugandan military spokesperson. Three of the helicopter’s eight occupants survived the incident on Wednesday, though they sustained serious injuries and burns, the spokesperson,…
Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s former President, is undergoing medical treatment in the United Kingdom after falling ill during a planned annual check-up, according to his spokesperson. Garba Shehu, a long-serving media aide to Buhari, confirmed the development in comments to local media. “It is true that the former President, Muhammadu Buhari, is unwell. He has been…
The Zamfara State chapter of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has extended heartfelt congratulations to Hon. Ali Bukar Dalori on his recent appointment as the Acting National Chairman of the party. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the state’s APC Publicity Secretary, Yusuf Idris Gusau, described the appointment as a clear indication of the…
An Ikeja High Court on Wednesday dismissed an application filed by Mr Joseph Aloba, father of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba (popularly known as Mohbad). Aloba had sought to quash the legal advice that exonerated music label owner Azeez Fashola (alias Naira Marley) and promoter Samson Balogun (alias Sam Larry) from any involvement in Mohbad’s…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, okayed the application filed by Mr Ali Bello, the Chief of Staff (CoS) to Gov. Usman Ododo of Kogi to travel to the United Kingdom (UK) for medical attention. Justice Obiora Egwuatu granted the request after the motion was moved by Zakari Abbas, who appeared for Bello,…
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has officially unveiled a fleet of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles for the Armed Forces of Nigeria, marking a significant step toward energy reform within military operations. The commissioning ceremony, held at the Mogadishu Cantonment in Abuja, reflects the Federal Government’s broader clean energy strategy…
Saint Lucia has conferred its highest national honour, the Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Lucia (KCOSL), on President Bola Tinubu. The honour was awarded in recognition of President Tinubu’s efforts to strengthen historical and cultural ties between Africa and the Caribbean region. Mr Errol Charles, Governor-General of Saint Lucia, performed the formal investiture…
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has tasked the first batch of Nigeria’s Special Operations Force (SOF) with spearheading the nation’s efforts against insecurity, terrorism, and banditry. Speaking at the closing ceremony of their training at Camp Kabala Jaji in Kaduna on Monday, Matawalle urged the elite unit to demonstrate professionalism,…
