The mother of Gov Dikko Radda of Katsina State, Hajiya Sarafa’u Umaru, has died at the age of 93. The death was announced in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ibrahim Kaula-Mohammed, issued on Sunday in Katsina. He said: “With profound sadness, the Government of Katsina State announces the passing of…
Everton are in serious danger of incurring a points deduction after announcing £400m in losses over the last four years. Having released their financial accounts for the 2021/22 season the club announced further losses of £44.7m, which might sound minimal, but added to their losses over the past couple of seasons, it could spell…
Justice Nwosu-Iheme of a FCT High Court Wuse Zone 2 in Abuja on Monday sentenced the husband of late gospel singer, Osinachi, Peter Nwachukwu, to death by hanging. Nwachukwu was found guilty of culpable homicide resulting in the death of the deceased ( his wife) on April 8, 2022. The judge held that the prosecution…
New Super Eagles invitee, Olusegun Olakunle, is in high spirits after receiving his maiden call-up to the national squad for Friday’s international friendly against Russia. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle invited Olakunle, who plays in the Russian league for Krasnodar FC, to assess defensive options. Chelle is…
Stakeholders in the South-South region have stated that the Child Rights Law is yet to yield significant results, urging relevant authorities to collaborate more effectively to safeguard the future generations. The stakeholders in Cross River, Akwa Ibom and Rivers states, reacted to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) survey on the extent of the implementation…
The Chairman of Northern Youth Wing Christians Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN), Musa Misal, has denied issuing any press statement in support of Rev Yakubu Pam, the former Northern CAN chairman, stating that their allegiance is with Rev John Joseph Hayab. Misal in a statement issued to journalists said some people wrote an earlier statement and…
The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting peace, stability, and sustainable development in Nigeria’s Northeast region, particularly in Borno State, which has been severely affected by insurgency. The British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Gill Atkinson, made the pledge during a courtesy visit to the Borno State Government House in Maiduguri. She said,…
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, made an order of perpetual injunction restraining Prof. Pat Utomi and and his associates from establishing “a shadow government” in the country. Justice James Omotosho, in a judgment, declared that Utomi’s action was unconstitutional and amounted to creating a parallel government not recognised by the constitution. Justice…
Gov Abba Yusuf of Kano State has promised to secure certificates for stranded Kano graduates in Cyprus. This is contained in a statement by Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, the Director-General, Media and Publicity to the governor in Kano on Monday. He said that Yusuf is currently in Cyprus to address the long-standing issue of the students. The…
Nigeria’s traditional rulers have been urged to deepen their role in advancing healthcare, strengthening nutrition, and tackling insecurity, following a call by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III. Addressing the Northern Traditional Leaders Committee on Primary Health Care Delivery (NTLC) in Abuja, the Sultan said their leadership and influence were indispensable in mobilising…
