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Fatima Binta Abdu; The Borno Amazon, entrepreneurial powerhouse, and philanthropic Empress

NewsDeskNgJun 27, 2024June 27, 20240

By Abdullahi Haruna In a world where excellence is a rarity, Fatima Binta Abdu stands out as a shining example of unwavering dedication, unbridled passion, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. With a storied career spanning 25 years, Fatima has consistently demonstrated a commitment to excellence, leaving an indelible mark...

Kenyan citizens give President Ruto 48-hour ultimatum to resign

NewsDeskNgJun 27, 2024June 27, 20240

There is an outrage in Kenya as citizens gave President William Ruto a 48-hour ultimatum to step down, demanding a new government committed to “transparency, accountability, and good governance.” The call for resignation has gained significant traction, with a viral Twitter statement stating, “We no longer recognise William Ruto as...

Dollars can’t crash with politicians as ministers – Lawyer Idam to Tinubu

NewsDeskNgJun 27, 2024June 27, 20240

Right activist, Madubuachi Idam, on Thursday blamed the inability of President Bola Tinubu to resolve the naira-dollar crisis or crash the prices of foodstuffs in his cabinet on Thursday. Idam said appointing career politicians as ministers was behind Tinubu’s inability to resolve the naira-dollar crisis and crash the prices of...

Usmanu Danfodiyo Unversity Sokoto mourns Deputy VC, Saidu

NewsDeskNgJun 27, 2024June 27, 20240

The Management, staff and students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, have reacted to the death of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Prof Yusuf Saidu Eearlier reports that Sidu was killed by bandits in Zamfara State on his way from Sokoto to Kaduna on Monday. A statement issued by the university’s Public Relations...

Rivers explosion targeted at senators, reps on oversight function in Port Harcourt – APC chieftain, Eze

NewsDeskNgJun 27, 2024June 27, 20240

Erstwhile National Publicity Secretary of the defunct New Peoples Democratic Party, nPDP, and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has alleged that the recent explosion in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, was targeted at the Presidential Hotel, where Senate and Reps Committee on Privatization were...

‘You have no power to query me, Chief Imam not traditional title holder’ – Ayilara tackles Soun of Ogbomoso

NewsDeskNgJun 27, 2024June 27, 20240

The Chief Imam of Ogbomoso, Sheik Teliat Yinus Avilara has told the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye, that the office of the Chief Imam is not a traditional title. Ayilara noted that the Chief Imam is not under the control of the Soun of Ogbomoso, hence, Soun has...

Move NIMC from SGF to communication ministry to prevent data breaches – Reps member, Olajide tells Tinubu

NewsDeskNgJun 27, 2024June 27, 20240

Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Digital and Information Technology, Hon Adedeji Dhikrullahi Olajide, has called on the Federal Government to relocate the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) from the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation to the Ministry of Communication. Olajide, who represents Ibadan North...

Transfer my case with EFCC to Kogi – Yahaya Bello tells court

NewsDeskNgJun 27, 2024June 27, 20240

Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on Thursday urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to transfer his case with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to Kogi. Speaking through his lawyer, Adeola Adedipe, Bello told the court on Thursday that since he was alleged to have committed...

Residents in agony as Delta govt allegedly defies court order, demolishes houses

NewsDeskNgJun 27, 2024June 27, 20240

Delta State government has been accused of disobeying lawful court order following the demolition of houses by the State Ministry of Urban Renewal. Houses of Dr Prosper Orezimena, a medical practitioner and his neighbour, Pa. India Osanebi were demolished despite an experte motion dated and filed 22nd May, 2024 at...

Bolivia service chiefs dropped after coup attempt

NewsDeskNgJun 27, 2024June 27, 20240

President Luis Arce of Bolivia has dropped the country’s service Chiefs and immediately named replacements after an apparent coup that threatened his reign. After trying to overrun the presidential palace in Bolivia late on Wednesday, officials and men of the country’s military made a quick retreat. A video put on...