The deputy governor of Borno State, Umar Kadafur has escaped a Max Air mishap alongside over 100 other passengers, Vanguard reports. It’s was gathered that the passengers escaped a tragic incident after the aircraft developed an engine fire shortly after takeoff from the Maiduguri International Airport. Sources who spoke about the mishap said it happened … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has backed the federal government-led tax reform, describing the state’s position as “extremely comfortable.” The governor made this known during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the Africa Investment Forum, Market Days 2024, in Rabat, Morocco. Sanwo-Olu advised people to take time to … Read more
A renowned Islamic cleric in Nigeria, Sheikh Muhydeen Ajani Bello is dead. A close associate of the cleric, Sheikh Akeugbagold Taofeek confirmed this in a statement on Friday on his verified Facebook page. He wrote, “Today is one of my saddest days ! My father and mentor, has returned to his creator. SULTONUL WAHIZEEN of … Read more
The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has announced plans to meet with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The party leaders have scheduled the meeting for January 2025. PDP BoT Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara, made the disclosure during an emergency meeting held in Abuja on Thursday. … Read more
Grammy nominee and Nigerian music sensation, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has shared his admiration for the United States of America. Davido cited the country’s practice of true democracy as a major reason. In a recent interview on The Morning Hustle, Davido, who bagged three nominations at the 2024 Grammy Awards, explained that the … Read more
The daughter of James Ibori, a former governor of Delta State, Erthiatake Ibori-Suenu has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Erthiatake left the PDP for the APC on Thursday, December 5, 2024. In the same vein, four lawmakers of the House of Representatives who are members of the Labour … Read more
Academic activities have been put to a stop at the Taraba State University by the state chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The truncation of academic activities in the institution follows a declaration by the leadership of the chapters’ union that also suspended all examinations in the university. ASUU on Thursday, announced … Read more
The leadership of the Labour Party on Thursday, December 5, 2024, threatened to take legal action against members, especially lawmakers who are leaving the party for other political affiliations. Obiorah Ifoh, the party’s national publicity secretary, in a statement issued in Abuja said LP has opened a register for members of the House and other … Read more
The daughter of James Ibori, a former Delta State Governor Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ibori-Suenu, a member of the House of Representatives said she resigned from the PDP over her complete exclusion by the Delta State chapter of the party. She also decried the … Read more
Lawmakers of the House of Representatives have called for the reduction of the number of checkpoints on the Onitsha-Enugu expressway. The lawmakers made the call on Thursday, December 5, following the adoption of a resolution of the motion sponsored by the Amobi Ogah who represents Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, Abia state. Ogah in his motion urged … Read more