Zamfara govt files criminal charges against 8 suspended lawmakers in court
General News
May 10, 2024
Zamfara govt files criminal charges against 8 suspended lawmakers in court
By IBRAHIM KANOMA, Gusau The Zamfara State Government has dragged eight suspended members of the State House of Assembly to…
2 Saudi students among top coding winners in Apple’s Swift Student Challenge
General News
May 10, 2024
2 Saudi students among top coding winners in Apple’s Swift Student Challenge
Two Saudi students have used their skills in coding and app creation to put social issues under the spotlight. Afrah…
Hajj pilgrims from around world begin to arrive in Saudi Arabia
General News
May 10, 2024
Hajj pilgrims from around world begin to arrive in Saudi Arabia
*As first Hajj flights arrive from India, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Pakistan and South Africa *7,700 flights expected to carry Hajj pilgrims…
Sultan declares Thursday May 9 as 1st Dhul Qa’dah 1445AH
General News
May 9, 2024
Sultan declares Thursday May 9 as 1st Dhul Qa’dah 1445AH
By BASHIR ADEFAKA The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji…
Delta Police Command disbands vigilante, hurters groups
General News
May 9, 2024
Delta Police Command disbands vigilante, hurters groups
By ABIRHIRE THOMAS, Asaba The Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, has announced dissolution of all community vigilantes…
’27 APC lawmakers have lost their seats’, New facts emerge on why Gov Fubara cannot be impeached
General News
May 9, 2024
’27 APC lawmakers have lost their seats’, New facts emerge on why Gov Fubara cannot be impeached
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the 27 All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmakers at the Rivers House of Assembly can’t…
Questions as controversies widens over CBN’s imposed 0.5% cybersecurity charges on all bank transactions
Business
May 9, 2024
Questions as controversies widens over CBN’s imposed 0.5% cybersecurity charges on all bank transactions
Four days after the Central Bank of Nigeria ordered banks operating in the country to start charge a cybersecurity levy…
HAJJ: We charge not N70,000 but N50,000 for yellow fever vaccination – Lagos Board
News
May 9, 2024
HAJJ: We charge not N70,000 but N50,000 for yellow fever vaccination – Lagos Board
*Fact-checks and house position By KEMI KASUMU and OTHER CONTRIBUTORS Four days after our publication with headline, “Despite paying over…
OKUAMA KILLINGS: Nigeria Army withdraws officers, soldiers from community to allow residents return
Defence
May 8, 2024
OKUAMA KILLINGS: Nigeria Army withdraws officers, soldiers from community to allow residents return
By ABIRHIRE THOMAS, Asaba The Nigerian Army has agreed with the Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, to…
Kano Gov earmarks additional N5b for 2nd batch of pension gratuity
Economy
May 8, 2024
Kano Gov earmarks additional N5b for 2nd batch of pension gratuity
*Says his govt committed to welfare of workers, pensioners Determined to establish a sustainable and conducive living environment for retirees…