The federal government has filed a suit at the Supreme Court against the the 36 state governments, seeking the enforcement of full autonomy of the local governments in Nigeria. There are 774 local government areas in the country. However, efficient…
The prevailing tussle over the Kano emirship stool took another dimension on Sunday as supporters of the deposed 15th emir Aminu Ado Bayero staged a peaceful demonstration against the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as 16th Emir of Kano. The…
Another pilgrim from Kebbi has passed away after a brief illness in Mecca, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the deceased, AlmMuhammad Suleman, from Argungu Local Government Area, died on Sunday after a brief…
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State directed the Ministry of Housing over the weekend to initiate the process of terminating contracts where contractors have failed to demonstrate reasonable commitment. Governor Nwifuru issued the directive while inspecting ongoing projects across the…
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has assured its members of their safety in Kano ahead of the Section on Legal Practice (SLP) conference scheduled to take place in the city. In a statement, NBA National Publicity Secretary Akorede Lawal said…
Tomato prices have surged by over 100% in just the past month in Lagos and across other states. This sudden price increase is predicted to threaten the upcoming Eid El-Kabir celebrations, where jollof rice, a dish heavily reliant on tomatoes,…
A group of Islamic clerics in Kano State has urged Governor Abba Yusuf to obey a court order against the deposition of emirs. The geoup also commended the security agencies for maintaining the peace in the ongoing emirship tussle in…
The leadership of the Northern Youth Assembly (Majalisar Matasan Arewa) has written an open letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to be wary of individuals within his government who are allegedly planning to incite anarchy in Kano State.…
TheSocio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to “use the anniversary of your first year in office as an opportunity to demonstrate your oft-expressed commitment to democracy, accountability, and openness in government by immediately publishing your…
Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has described the immediate past Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, as an exceptional whose imprints in the state and country stand the test of time. Adeleke made the remarks during the 67th birthday celebration organised…