Author: Alade Adisa

More facts have emerged on the reasons behind the sealing-off of the entrance gate leading to the palace of the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, on Friday. Though the Nigeria Police were yet to speak on the matter, a reliable source disclosed that the action carried out by law enforcement agencies was aimed at preventing the breakdown of law and orders in Bichi town, where Emir Sanusi was scheduled to install a district head for the town. A source, who preferred anonymity, said residents of Bichi town had allegedly mapped out plans to prevent the installation from taking place.…

The Federal Government has warned airlines in the country over unnecessary flight delays, saying it will, henceforth begin to sanction errant airlines. The government spoke through the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Head of Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, during a road walk in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital on Saturday. The statement also urged the airlines to ensure that aviation passengers are more informed about their (airlines) challenges while travelling via airports. According to him, this is the heavy travel season, adding that a lot of travelers need to be properly sensitized about the cause of delays and solutions to…

President Bola Tinubu has said that, henceforth, “bad” Nigerians would no longer have a hiding place as they would face the full wrath of the law. The President, who spoke at the graduation ceremony for the Executive Intelligence Management Course 17 at the National Institute for Security Studies in Abuja on Saturday. warned that bad actors, whether within or outside Nigeria, would be brought to justice. Represented by the National Security Advisor, Nuhu Ribadu, Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring security and stability in the country. “If you are a bad man, whether you are inside Nigeria or outside,…

Syria’s armed opposition says they have captured the capital, Damascus, and that President Bashar al-Assad has fled the country.The announcement comes after rebels seized the city of Homs in a lightning offensive hours earlier. “The tyrant Bashar al-Assad has fled,” the armed opposition said in a statement. “We declare Damascus free of the tyrant Bashar al-Assad.”Syrian rebel sources tell Al Jazeera Arabic that government forces have withdrawn from the Defence Ministry headquarters in Damascus. According to Al Jazeera Arabic, citing opposition sources, the rebels have taken over the public radio and television building in the Syrian capital. The public radio…

The Kano State Government said it has secured a project from the French Embassy aimed at empowering 1,500 youths through some agricultural development programmes to boost the state’s economy. The Commissioner for Higher Education, Dr Yusuf Kofarmata, disclosed this shortly after defending his ministry’s budget at the State House of Assembly. He explained that the initiative, designed to strengthen the state’s economy, would provide training and resources to young people in various agricultural sectors. “The programme is expected to equip the participants with the necessary skills to succeed in agriculture and contribute to food security and economic growth,” he said.…

As the Nigerian military gains ground in the war against insurgency, and the country transitions towards peace, plans are underway to return soldiers to barracks. The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, who gave the hint at the unveiling of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) tattoo 2025 logo, on Friday at the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) in Abuja, said regimentation will play a crucial role in maintaining discipline and effectiveness among troops during this period. He said the decision to return soldiers to barracks is aimed at providing young soldiers and officers with more experience and exposure to military…

The national youth conference has been slated by the Federal Government to hold in the next two months, that is February 2025. Disclosing this on Saturday, the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, said delegates would only converge on the FCT, Abuja, for one week after spending three weeks engaging youths at the grassroots. President Bola Tinubu, had during his Independence Day broadcast, announced the gathering of a 30-day national youth conference to address critical issues facing the country’s youths, including unemployment, education, and political participation.This comes as various youth groups across the country expressed disappointment over the presidency’s silence…

President Bola Tinubu has emphasized the need for quality education to speed up Nigeria’s economic development. The President, who said this in his goodwill message at the 36th convocation of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, on Saturday, noted that his administration prioritizes educational growth. His message was read by Florence Obi, Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar. The president said his administration had repositioned federal universities to enable them conduct researches to solve the nation’s challenges. The message read, “Education is a major fulcrum for national development; it is a catalyst for alleviating poverty and promoting economic growth…

Burkina Faso’s military ruler, Capt Ibrahim Traoré has sacked his Prime Minister, Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela and dissolved the entire government. Capt Ibrahim Traoré seized power in a coup two years ago. The dismissal of the head of government and his cabinet was announced in a decree signed by the junta leader on Friday. The decree did not specify why the prime minister was sacked, but said members of the dissolved government will continue to serve until a new cabinet is appointed. Tambela, a civilian, was named prime minister in 2022, shortly after Ibrahim Traoré seized power in a…

Manchester City’s away-day woes deepened at Selhurst Park as the Premier League champions clawed their way back twice to salvage a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace. This extends their winless streak on the road to six games across all competitions. The drama began early, with Crystal Palace stunning the visitors just four minutes in. Colombian dynamo Daniel Muñoz broke through City’s defences, coolly slotting Will Hughes’s sublime through ball past Stefan Ortega to net his second goal in as many matches. It was a lightning strike that left Pep Guardiola’s men scrambling for a response. Moments later, Erling Haaland almost…