Author: Akintayo Adams

Muhammad Badaru, the Minister of Defence, has lauded the Nigerian Military. According to him, they’ve outdone what was recorded in the past by working closely. He disclosed at the Ministerial Sectorial Update in Abuja on Thursday that the cooperation between the leaders of the military branches and related agencies resulted in the elimination of more than 9,300 criminals and rebels, with 7,000 already taken into custody in the past year. “The Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Naval Staff, and the Chief of Air Staff are working together as against what it used to be. That…

The 14th Emir of the ancient city of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, acknowledges that he’s been involved in some controversial situations. He mentioned this during the Rivers Economic and Investment Summit happening in Port Harcourt. Sanusi, who was the main speaker at the event, mentioned that when Governor Siminalayi Fubara invited him, he had a busy schedule but decided to accept the invitation as a sign of respect for the governor and the people of Rivers. “When I received the invitation from His Excellency to come and serve as the keynote speaker at the maiden Rivers State Economic and Investment…

Chaos erupted on Thursday when thugs assaulted demonstrators who had gathered at the headquarters of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), calling for the resignation of its national chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. The protesters, marching from the Valential Hotel area of Wuse 2, Abuja, toward the APC national secretariat on Blantyre Street, were targeted by thugs armed with sticks. Additionally, the thugs confiscated banners and placards from the protesters and assaulted some of them in the process. After fleeing to safety, the demonstrators regrouped at an open area in Wuse 2, where their leader, Hamisu Suleiman Sardauna, urged key…

President Bola Tinubu has ordered a thorough and complete reassessment of the newly disclosed governing bodies of higher education institutions before the induction and retreat scheduled for the nominees. Last week, the Ministry of Education unveiled the governing councils for 111 federal tertiary institutions in the nation. The roster included individuals from various fields such as experts, politicians, and traditional leaders for 50 universities, 37 polytechnics, and 24 colleges of education. The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, Didi Esther Walson-Jack, who disclosed the list, mentioned that the induction and retreat of the councils were scheduled for May…

General Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, who has headed Chad’s military junta for three years, was inaugurated as president on Thursday after winning an election that the opposition challenged. Deby formally secured 61 percent of the May 6 ballot that international NGOs deemed neither believable nor fair, and which his main opponent labeled a “pretense.” Taking the oath of office, Déby said he swore “before the Chadian people… to fulfil the high functions that the nation has entrusted in us”. Eight African heads of state as well as Constitutional Council members and hundreds of guests witnessed the 40-year-old, dressed in his…

A bill aiming to allow Nigeria to return to its previous national anthem has passed the second reading in the Senate. The bill, put forward by the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has received strong backing from the lawmakers. It’s now under review by the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, and Legal Matters, with a report expected in two weeks. The lawmakers, who appeared unanimous in support of the bill, opined that it would promote better symbol for unity, peace and prosperity, compared to the current one. Following a private session on the bill, the legislators stated that the current…

The House of Representatives, Federal Republic of Nigeria is demanding for a return to the Old National Anthem. This was debated, earlier today on the floor of the hallowed chamber. Julius Ihonvbere, who moved the motion claimed his argument is based on the need for patriotism and nationalism. The Minority Leader, Kingsley Chinda, opposed the bill, arguing that the old anthem had a colonial connection, which led to the creation of the new anthem. He pointed out that the old anthem was written and composed by British people. Mr. Chinda questioned the necessity of changing the anthem when the country…

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) stormed the palace of the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, on Thursday, amid growing rumors of his imminent deposition. This is sequel to the passage of the Kano State Emirates Council Amendment Law (repeal bill), 2024 by the state assembly earlier Thursday morning. The law abolished all offices created under the repealed legislation, and if Governor Abba Kabiru Yusuf signs it, it will become law, raising speculation that the Emir may be removed. The bill stipulates that the governor must take all necessary steps to restore the Kano emirate to…

Godwin Obaseki, Governor of Edo State has signed into law the 2024 revised supplementary budget of ₦404bn into law. This represents an increase of 22 percent from the earlier approved budget. Obaseki stated that the revised budget is necessary due to inflation and needs to reflect the new economic realities. “I have signed into law the revised supplementary budget for Edo State. We have to amend the 2024 Appropriation Act which was passed late last year because of developments that have occurred in the economy in the first five months of the year,” he said. “We have to increase our…

Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II has been reinstated as the Emir of Kano. This is according to an exclusive report by a National Daily, LEADERSHIP newspapers. This decision came after the Kano State House of Assembly resolved to dethrone the current Emir and dismantle the four new Emirates created under a controversial 2019 law. Although not officially announced, the newspaper reliably reports that Sanusi II has been reinstated and is expected in Kano on Friday. “So certainly with the passage of the Bill, Sanusi automatically stands reinstated. No need for confirmation, the thing to is wait for the Governor to assent…