Author: Akintayo Adams

The Sokoto State House of Assembly has approved the Sokoto Emirate Council Amendment Bill in its first and second readings. If enacted, the bill will remove the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III’s authority to appoint kingmakers and district heads without government approval, among other changes. This development follows concerns raised by the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) about an alleged plan by the Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, to depose the Sultan of Sokoto. On Monday, MURIC’s Executive Director, Prof. Isiaq Akintola, voiced alarm over this possible action, which comes amid controversy and tension after the removal of several…

The Federal High Court in Lagos has prohibited Ikeja Electric PLC and the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) from enforcing, using, or implementing the tariff outlined in the April 2024 Supplementary Order on Tariff Increase for ‘Bank A’ Feeders. In a ruling on Tuesday, the court stated that the tariff includes those released by Ikeja Electric on April 4, 2024, and/or the May 2024 Supplementary Order On Tariff Increase On “Band A” published on May 6, 2024, concerning Rida National Plastics Limited. Justice Chukwujeku Aneke issued the temporary ban after considering an application submitted by Rida National Plastics’ attorney Kemi…

Police in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, have reportedly shot dead at least five people during huge protests against planned tax increases. The Kenya Medical Association disclosed the news. Reuters News Agency also reported counting the bodies of at least five protesters outside parliament. Earlier, the crowds broke through police cordons and entered parliament, setting part of the complex ablaze. Fire also broke out in Nairobi City Hall. Meanwhile, the BBC reported that about 40 people are being treated in hospital. “I’m outside the emergency unit at Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi. Ambulances are coming in with casualties – about four…

For only the second time in their history, Austria advanced from the group stage of a UEFA European Championship. Ralf Rangnick’s team achieved this by defeating the Netherlands 3-2 in Berlin, marking their first win in eight encounters and clinching second place in Group D. Despite knowing that a draw would suffice for both teams to advance to the Round of 16, the game began with high intensity and a clear aim to win the match and the group. Austria dominated early with a high press that kept the Dutch pinned back. Their pressure paid off in six minutes when…

Award-winning artist David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has given his newlywed wife, Chioma, a new Sport Utility Vehicle. The white SUV, labeled CHIVIDO, was revealed on Tuesday after the couple received their parents’ blessings at their wedding in Lagos. The event was attended by family, political figures, entertainment stars, and others. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state has helped Zainab Jummai Ado Bayero, a daughter of the late Emir of Kano, along with her brother and mother, who were facing eviction from their residence in Lagos. In a statement, the governor’s spokesperson, Mr. Sanusi Bature, said he arrived in Lagos early on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, to discuss with the apartment’s General Manager, Mr. Sunel Kumar, who had planned to remove them today. Bature stated that the governor stepped in after Princess Zainab Bayero’s appeal in the newspapers on behalf of her mother and brother, who were allegedly abandoned by…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has disclosed he needs more time to consult widely on the right amount to be paid as new minimum wage for workers in the public sector. This was made known by the President at the Federal Executive Council meeting on Tuesday, when the matter was tabled for discussions. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris revealed this on Tuesday, while briefing State House Correspondents. “A lot of people have been asking me questions pertaining to whether the New Minimum Wage would come up for deliberations today at FEC, especially whether government was going to have…

Canada’s annual inflation rate rose to 2.9 per cent in May. In a report by Statistics Canada, it is largely driven by higher prices for services. The result was up from an annual inflation rate of 2.7 per cent in April. The report says the overall increase for May came as prices for services rose 4.6 per cent from a year ago, up from a 4.2 per cent increase in April. Prices for goods grew at the same rate as April at one per cent. Following the Bank of Canada’s recent decision to cut its benchmark interest rate by a…

Afrobeat star Davido made a sincere vow to his fiancée’s parents, pledging that their daughter will be shielded, honored, and cared for forever. In a moving scene caught on video, Davido knelt before Chioma’s parents, promising to ensure their daughter’s happiness and safety. He said, “Your daughter will be protected, respected and connected.” Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community or Google News online channel.

The Aliyu Sokoto-led Sokoto State Government has urged Vice President Kashim Shettima to always verify facts before reacting or commenting on sensitive matters that are of national importance. This was in response to the public warning Shettima made about the claims of Sultan dethronement at the Northwest Security Summit in Katsina on Monday, According to the statement by Governor Aliyu’s spokesman, Abubakar Bawa, the Vice President should always have full knowledge of issues of national concern before commenting on them. The statement read in part, “We sincerely expected the Vice President to have consulted the Governor before going public. “As…