A 20-year-old man who allegedly stabbed the guard of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II to death at the Eid ground has been arrested by the Nigeria Police Force, Kano State Command. A police report stated that the young man attacked the officer while he was on duty, protecting the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, during the Eid prayers on Sunday. The report also said the culprit attacked another security…

President Bola Tinubu and seven others have been summoned by a Federal High Court in Port Harcourt over the imposition of state of emergency in Rivers State. Named as defendants in the suit are the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio; the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas; the National Assembly; and the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi. The newly-appointed Rivers Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete…

A housewife in Kenya has killed her commercial motorcyclist husband over money issues. The commercial motorcycle rider, also known as Bodaboda operator, was brutally stabbed to death by his wife. According to reports, the young man met his death in their home in Rongai after he returned with less money than usual. An eyewitness report said trouble started when the deceased returned home from the day’s work, and the wife…

Rashidi Ladoja, the former governor of Oyo State and the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, has expressed his support for the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State, stating that the move has led to relative peace in the state. In a statement made on Sunday, March 30, Ladoja referred to the emergency rule as a welcome development that has helped to ease the tension between the political leaders in Rivers. …

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has stressed the importance of mutual love and understanding between political leaders and Nigerians as a vital step toward advancing the nation. In his message to Muslims celebrating Eid-el-Fitr, the revered monarch called for renewed commitment to both the Creator and to the welfare of mankind. The royal statement, issued by the Alaafin’s Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, in Ibadan, the…

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has given the federal and Edo State governments a 14-day ultimatum to prosecute those responsible for the killing of 16 northern hunters in the state. NEF spokesperson, Abubakar Jiddere, demanded that the perpetrators be publicly punished to serve as a deterrent against future acts of violence in a statement on Saturday. Jiddere also called for the immediate retrieval of the victims’ bodies for “honourable burials…

A renowned Nigerian billionaire and business leader, Tony Elumelu, has been appointed to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Advisory Council on Entrepreneurship and Growth. ·Tony Elumelu appointed to IMF’s Advisory Council on Entrepreneurship and Growth ·Council’s mission is to promote resource allocation, innovation, and sustainable private sector-led economic growth ·Elumelu’s appointment solidifies his influence in global financial and economic affairs Elumelu will join eight other eminent professionals on the IMF…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the National Assembly to immediately withdraw a proposed bill that seeks to make voting compulsory in Nigeria, warning that it is “oppressive, impracticable, and unlawful.” The bill, currently before the National Assembly, titled “A Bill for an Act to Amend the Electoral Act 2022 to Make It Mandatory for All Nigerians of Majority Age to Vote in All National and…

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has commended Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, for his commitment to using education as a transformative tool to address societal challenges.  He highlighted how the administration’s significant investment in the education sector has not only shaped the future of young people but also served as a sustainable strategy for crime reduction in the state. Speaking yesterday at the 29th Convocation Ceremony of Ekiti State University,…

As Muslims across Nigeria join their counterparts worldwide to mark Eid-el-Fitr, several state governors have extended their felicitations and called for prayers, peace, and unity across the nation.   Eid-el-Fitr, the festival that signifies the end of Ramadan, is a time of thanksgiving, compassion, and communal solidarity. In their goodwill messages, the governors emphasised the importance of maintaining the virtues of Ramadan beyond the period of fasting. In Adamawa State, Governor…

President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to uphold the values of compassion, self-discipline, and charity instilled during the holy month of Ramadan. Speaking after observing Eid-el-Fitr prayers at the National Eid Ground in Abuja on Sunday, Tinubu emphasised the importance of sustaining the spirit of kindness and devotion beyond Ramadan. He urged citizens to remain steadfast in their commitment to righteousness and national unity. “We must not return to…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has taken decisive action following the gruesome killing of several travellers in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area. Governor Okpebholo ordered the immediate suspension of all illegal vigilante groups operating under any guise within the state. Additionally, he suspended the Commander of the Edo State Security Corps, retired Commissioner of Police Friday Ibadin Umar Musa Ikhilor, the Secretary to the State Government disclosed this…