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Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has given assent to the Sokoto Local Government and Chieftaincy Law. The law stripped Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto, of the power to appoint district and village heads in the state. The law has generated controversy across the country, with many expressing opposition to it. Speaking on Thursday after signing six Executive Bills recently passed by the state House of Assembly, Aliyu explained that the amendments were aimed at removing ambiguities and inconsistencies with the nation’s Constitution. He stated that the amended laws in the state were not intended to target…

Joe Biden accidentally referred to Vice President Kamala Harris as “Vice President Trump” as he answered his first question at a closely monitored, high-stakes press conference. This incident occurred while he was under pressure from Democratic officials to terminate his re-election campaign against his Republican opponent. Biden addressed several questions about his suitability for office and his viability as a candidate against Donald Trump. The concerns arose after the 81-year-old president seemed to falter during a presidential debate against Trump two weeks ago. Biden arrived on stage on Thursday facing a directive from Democratic officials and voters to demonstrate he…

A couple, Uchenna Eziekwe, 28, and Chineye Eziekwe, 22, has been arrested by detectives from the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly attempting to sell their 2-year-old child. The couple’s motive was to use the proceeds from the sale to secure travel documents for the husband to enable him to travel to Canada. The incident came to light when the couple declared their intention to sell their son at Isolo General Hospital in the Isolo area of Lagos State. The hospital management promptly alerted the police at Isolo Division, leading to the couple’s arrest. In their confession to the police,…

Seyi Makinde, Governor of Oyo State, inaugurated 38.4 KM feeder roads in the capital of the state, Ibadan, on Thursday. He reaffirmed his commitment to expanding the economy of the state through road infrastructure and interconnectivity of rural and city centres. Among the roads inaugurated are; 8.5 kilometres dualised Mile 110 Ring Road Challenge, 3.8 kilometres dualised Iyaganku quarters Ring Road and 10.8 kilometres Agodi Gate – Molete Road. Others are the 3.5 kilometers Oke Adu – Orita Aperin Road, 1.4 kilometres Idi Arere -Molete Road, 2.15 kilometres Oke Ado – Ring Road and 5.4 kilometres General Gas – Dizzengolf…

The naira recorded gains over the dollar at both official and parallel foreign exchange markets for the first time since last week. According to data from FMDQ, the naira appreciated marginally to ₦1,554.65 against the dollar on Thursday from ₦1,561.98 traded Wednesday. This represents an ₦7.33 gain against the dollar compared to the ₦1,561.98 traded the previous day. Similarly, at the parallel exchange market, the naira appreciated to ₦1,550 on Thursday from ₦1,560 traded on Wednesday. The development comes as foreign currency transaction turnover hit $348.82 million on Thursday, according to FMDQ data. Get instant and latest news updates via…

The meeting called by President Bola Tinubu to discuss the minimum wage issue ended in an inconclusive note on Thursday. But it afforded parties to the discussions, notably the President and Organised Labour, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress, an opportunity for a heart-to-heart talk. The meeting, which lasted about one and a half hours, mainly focused on examining the issues that should necessitate an increase in the current minimum wage, highlighting contemporary economic realities. The meeting was, however, adjourned till next week to allow for more consultations from both the government and labour sides. Emerging from…

Kenyan President William Ruto announced the dismissal of almost his entire cabinet and began consultations to form a “broad-based government” following widespread anti-government protests. He stated that the move affects all ministers, including the attorney-general, but excludes Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Ruto explained that he decided on the dismissals “upon reflection, listening keenly to what the people of Kenya have said and after a holistic appraisal of the performance of my cabinet and its achievements and challenges.” The action follows largely peaceful protests led by young Gen-Z Kenyans that have expanded…

The Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Lt. Col. Nurudeen Yusuf, is poised to be appointed as the next Elemona of Ilemona in Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara State. Yusuf, upon appointment, will succeed his late father and monarch, Oba Yusuf Omokanye Oyekanmi, who passed away in May at the age of 95. A former chairman of the council who preferred anonymity because he was not officially designated to speak on the issue said “Yes, it is true but nothing is official yet. Yusuf recently has transformed the community. His interventions in Ilemona is almost on a daily…

A delegation of Organised Labour, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), has arrived at the State House for a meeting with President Bola Tinubu. The President is expected to decide between the ₦62,000 proposal from the government and private sector and the ₦250,000 demand from the Organised Labour. The Thursday meeting comes about a month after the President announced in his Democracy Day speech on June 12, 2024, that an executive bill on the new national minimum wage for workers would soon be sent to the National Assembly for passage. However, there are strong indications that the minimum wage…

The arraignment of Mr Saleh Mamman, former Minister of Power under the leadership of Former President Muhammadu Buhari, was, on Thursday, stalled after he collapsed outside the courtroom of the Federal High Court, Abuja. Mamman, whose plea was scheduled for Thursday morning, collapsed before the case was called. NAN reports that the former minister’s counsel, Femi Ate, SAN, informed Justice James Omotosho of the situation when the matter was called for Mamman to take his plea. Upon resumption, the ex-minister walked into the courtroom and stepped into the dock with part of his clothes drenched. Justice Omotosho asked why Mamman…