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Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate for the NNPP in the 2023 presidential election, took to his Twitter handle, @KwankwasoRM, to express his warm wishes on the occasion of General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida’s 82nd birthday. In his heartfelt message, Kwankwaso conveyed his felicitations along with the entire nation, celebrating the notable milestone of General Babangida….
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has raised its voice in a resounding demand for the immediate release or judicial arraignment of AbdulRasheed Bawa, the former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This call was underscored by Professor Ishaq Akintola, the Executive Director of MURIC, on Thursday, as he highlighted the mounting concerns…
In a series of legal twists and developments, a Federal High Court in Lagos and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court have been at the centre of actions involving the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. On Thursday, significant events unfolded in both courts, marking notable shifts in Emefiele’s…
In a bid to alleviate the repercussions of the recent fuel subsidy removal and the ensuing rise in living costs, the National Economic Council (NEC) has sanctioned a series of measures aimed at providing relief to the citizens of Nigeria. During a recent NEC meeting chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa…
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has vehemently challenged allegations surrounding his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate, over-voting, and falsification of results during the state’s governorship election. In the ongoing court proceedings, Mbah, who was the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, alongside the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), opposed an application by the petitioners…
Kanayo Uzuegbu, has assumed the role of the 28th Commissioner of Police for Enugu State Command, succeeding Ahmed Ammani, who has been reassigned to the Force Headquarters in Abuja. Hailing from Umuaka Community in Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State, Kanayo holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree (B.A., Hons) from the University of Port-Harcourt,…
In a pivotal move that could potentially shape the future of the Republic of Niger, troops from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have declared their preparedness to form a standby force, poised to intervene in the ongoing crisis. The nation has been plunged into turmoil following a recent coup that toppled President…
Prof. Cyril Ndifon, the Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), has been suspended due to allegations of violating the university’s established laws and policies bothering on sexual misconduct. The suspension, starting from August 17, 2023, was communicated through a letter signed by the University Registrar, Mr. Gabriel Egbe. This…
Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II, the former Emir of Kano and a prominent figure in Nigerian public life, has voiced a strong call for Nigerians to demand accountability from their political leaders. In a viral video message, Sanusi emphasized that the masses should not be intimidated by politicians and should actively question their actions and decisions….
The persistent volatility in the forex market, particularly the fluctuating exchange rate between the Dollar and the Naira, is casting a shadow over the tertiary education system in Nigeria. This uncertainty could lead to the suspension of foreign scholarship programmes by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), as highlighted by Sonny Echono, the Executive Secretary…