The Tijjaniya Sufi Order has urged its millions of followers in Nigeria to refrain from making statements that would be counter-productive to the ongoing court case involving Sheikh Abdulkadir Sani Khalifa Zaria. A statement released on Sunday and signed by…
A Chief District Court in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has struck out a criminal case against a woman, Mrs. Ngozi Ishola Umunna, and ordered her immediate discharge. This followed a directive from the Attorney-General of the Federation to…
Have you observed closely? There is something fundamentally different, almost unmistakable, about the leadership style of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. His projects, programmes, and policies are not just routine government initiatives; they are deliberately crafted, bold, and uniquely positioned, each…
By Innocent Anaba Indications have emerged that proceedings in the trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Governor, Godwin Emefiele, may suffer further delays as uncertainty surrounds the availability of a key witness. Sources familiar with the matter said the…
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has described as false and misleading a viral infographic claiming that a new vehicle tax has been imposed by the government, effective 1 July. The NRS made this known in a statement by Dare Adekambi,…
No fewer than 10 opposition political parties in Nigeria, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the Labour Party (LP), the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Accord Party (AP), National Democratic Congress (ADC), have accused the…
A UK-based Islamic scholar and founder of the World Peace Movement, Shaykh Ahmad Dabbagh, has said dialogue provide practical solutions to global conflicts, urging Nigerians and the wider world to embrace peace through self-purification and prophetic character. Speaking in Kano…
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has charged officers of the Nigeria Police Force to treat members of the public with civility and professionalism, stressing that citizens remain the “bosses” of the police. Disu gave the directive…
In sub-Saharan Africa, household air pollution remains one of the most pressing public health challenges. According to the World Health Organisation, exposure to smoke from traditional cooking fuels contributes to over 800,000 premature deaths annually across the continent, with women…
A fresh controversy has emerged around Nigeria’s power sector leadership as a newly surfaced resignation letter indicates that Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has formally stepped down from his position to pursue his long-anticipated governorship ambition in Oyo State. This…