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Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal Knows Turji Bello, other Terrorists’ Wheareabout, Group Alleges, calls for probe

NewsDeskNgSep 20, 2024September 20, 20240

A coalition of civil society organizations, Situation Room on the War Against Banditry, has alleged that Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal knows the whereabout of notorious Turji Bello and others still hiding in the state. The group, at a press conference, said the notorious bandit leader, sought refuge in the...

Northern Group Hails Tinubu For Prioritising Domestic Issues Over UNGA

NewsDeskNgSep 20, 2024September 20, 20240

The Northern Alternative Forum (NAF), a non-partisan socio-cultural organization dedicated to promoting the welfare and development of Northern Nigeria, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his bold decision to shelve attending the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in the United States. In a statement issued by its national chairman,...

Nigeria has nothing to offer you – Ekpa woos Igbo political elite

NewsDeskNgSep 20, 2024September 20, 20240

The Simon Ekpa-led Biafra Republic Government In-Exile, BRGIE, has wooed South-East political elites to join him in advancing the struggle for the actualization of Biafra. It has been observed that most of the political elites in the region are showing an attitude of indifference towards the Biafra struggle. They have...

Kano Judicial Commission suspends Shari’a court registrars

NewsDeskNgSep 20, 2024September 20, 20240

The Kano State Judicial Service Commission suspended two Shari’a court registrars, Jamilu Ibrahim and Zubairu Sulaiman, over alleged misconduct. In a statement by the spokesperson of Kano State Judiciary, Baba Jibo Ibrahim, the Commission said the two court registrars were suspended in line with the recommendations of the investigative committee...

Banditry: Expert Criticises Zamfara Gov for Prioritising 2027 Elections Over Security

NewsDeskNgSep 20, 2024September 20, 20240

A security expert Captain Bish Johnson has criticised Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal for prioritising the 2027 elections over addressing the state’s banditry crisis. In an interview on TVC, Johnson praised security agents for their capacity to tackle the issue, citing the recent elimination of notorious bandit kingpin Halilu Sububu....

Chef Mimi launch culinary school in Abuja

NewsDeskNgSep 20, 2024September 20, 20240

Mimi’s Testee food Hub and Bakehouse limited has officially lunched it’s culinary school in Abuja, the federal capital of Nigeria. The Managing Director, Chef Mimido Cynthia USAR made this announcement on her social media pages on Thursday highlighting all the benefits attached to being a student of the academy. According...

Attorney General reacts as NBA alleges lack of judges, dilapidated courtrooms in Abia judiciary

NewsDeskNgSep 19, 2024September 19, 20240

The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Abia State, Ikechuckwu Uwanna has reacted to allegations made by the Chairman of Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Aba branch, Charles Onuchukwu. Onuchukwu in interviews he granted to some media houses on Wednesday and Thursday, lamented that a law suit filed by some...

Reps summon ABU VC, management over alleged infraction

NewsDeskNgSep 19, 2024September 19, 20240

The House of Representatives has summoned the Vice Chancellor, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, Prof. Kabiru Bala, and other principal officers of the school over alleged infraction observed in documents presented before it. Abubakar Fulata, Chairman of the House Committee on University Education, said the committee took the decision on...

How to check NECO 2024 results

NewsDeskNgSep 19, 2024September 19, 20240

The National Examinations Council, NECO, has released the much-anticipated 2024 results. While briefing newsmen in Minna, Niger State on Thursday, NECO Registrar, Professor Dantani Wushishi, disclosed that 1,147,597 representing 83.90 percent made five credits and above, irrespective of English Language and Mathematics. Candidates needs to understand how to access the...

Nigerian govt moves to decriminalise attempted suicide

NewsDeskNgSep 19, 2024September 19, 20240

The Federal Government is working towards de-criminalising attempted suicide in the country. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammed Pate, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja at a news conference to commemorate the 2024 World Suicide Prevention Day. The commemoration is marked worldwide on September 10 every...