The Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, has paid a heartfelt tribute to former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, calling his death a monumental loss not only for Katsina State but for the entire nation. In his condolence message delivered on Tuesday from Abuja, the traditional ruler and Chairman of the Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers…
Nigeria’s compulsory youth service scheme has been drawn into a political storm after allegations that a corps member’s discharge certificate was withheld in retaliation for criticising the government. Ushie Rita Uguamaye, widely known as “Raye” on TikTok, made headlines earlier in the year for a video criticising President Bola Tinubu’s administration and labelling Lagos a…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering stronger partnership and deepened relations with the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS). The spokesperson of the Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Mr Stanley Nkwocha, in a statement, said Shettima stated this during a high-level OACPS meeting chaired by Angola. The meeting was held on the…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned Nigerians against multiple registration in the forthcoming Continuous Voters Registration (CRV) exercise. Alhaji Mohammed Sadiq, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Plateau, said this during a meeting with stakeholders on the resumption of CVR across the country. Sadiq said that such a move would not only attract…
The Benue State Government, on Tuesday, said 107 Yelwata victims were still receiving treatment at the Benue State Teaching Hospital, Makurdi. The Permanent Secretary, Benue Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Mr James Iorpuu, disclosed this at a news briefing in Makurdi. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that suspected bandits attacked and killed…
The Rivers Government says that the Supreme has dismissed Rivers government appeal on 2024 budget but did not reinstate Martin Amaewhule and 26 others as members of the State Assembly, The State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dagogo Iboroma,(SAN), stated this in a press conference in Port Harcourt organised to correct the wrong media…
The United Nations’ top human rights official has issued a grave warning about the rapidly deteriorating conditions in Gaza, urging the international community to act decisively to prevent further loss of life and suffering. Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, delivered his remarks on Monday at the opening of a session of…
The spokesperson for Hajj Transport and Logistics, Saleh Al-Zuwaid, said that 62 air carriers operated 3,314 Hajj flights, transporting pilgrims from 238 destinations in 71 countries. Addressing a press briefing at the Hajj Media Operations Centre in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, Al-Zuwaid highlighted the efficient reception of pilgrims, ensuring a smooth flow of arrivals and movements….
The UK’s top court is being asked to consider whether someone who has transitioned to a female is considered and protected as a woman under the Equality Act. The UK Supreme Court on Tuesday began considering a lengthy dispute between campaigners and the Scottish government on the definition of “woman” in law. The case brought…
Yahaya Yari, Chairman, Talata Mafara Local Government in Zamfara, confirmed the death of two persons following a locally made gun powder explosion that occured on Tuesday at a weekly market in Talata Mafara town. Yari, who confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in a telephone interview on Wednesday, said the ugly…
