Abbah Umar

Governance

Japa: Tinubu Directs Sanctions on Civil Servants Receiving Salaries While Living Abroad

Abbah Umar - June 23, 2024

President Bola Tinubu has issued a stern directive mandating that all civil servants who have relocated abroad while still drawing salaries from the Nigerian government must refund the money received. This directive underscores the government's commitment to tackling fraud...

Governance

Kano Governor Directs Demolition of Bayero’s Palace

Abbah Umar - June 22, 2024

The Kano State Government has taken decisive action regarding the residence of the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, who had been quietly relocated by security forces to the Nasarawa Emirs’ cemetery on May 25, 2024. Following a...

Governance

“Fubara Assures Rivers’ Peace and Safety Amid Security Concerns”

Abbah Umar - June 21, 2024

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara emphatically asserted that despite recent security concerns surrounding the administration of local government areas, the state remains tranquil and secure. His remarks were made during a visit to Omuma Local Government Area, which has...

Foreign

Five Killed, Scores Injured in Wildfire Rampage Across Southeastern Turkey

Abbah Umar - June 21, 2024

Five people died and dozens were hurt as a huge wildfire swept through several villages in the Kurdish southeastern Turkey overnight, the health minister said Friday. Images posted on social media showed flames raging over a large area, lighting up...

Security

IGP Says Police Won’t Withdraw from Rivers Local Government Secretariats Until After Court Ruling

Abbah Umar - June 21, 2024

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has announced that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) will vacate the local government secretariats in Rivers State following a court judgment regarding the ongoing controversy over the tenure of local government...

Governance

Rival Factions Declare Triumph in Kano Court Decision

Abbah Umar - June 21, 2024

The eagerly anticipated court ruling in the struggle over the Kano emir stool has left both parties claiming victory. The Federal High Court in Kano nullified the reappointment of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano, while...

Governance

1,618 Civil Servants With Fake Employment Letters Deleted From IPPIS – HoS

Abbah Umar - June 20, 2024

The Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) has taken decisive measures to improve the integrity and efficiency of Nigeria’s civil service. Over the past year, the OHCSF has identified and removed approximately 1,618 officers...

Uncategorized

Government plans parallel secretariats as police bar Fubara caretaker chairmen

Abbah Umar - June 20, 2024

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced that the 23 local government councils in the state will operate from alternative secretariats following the sealing of their offices by the police on Tuesday. This decision was revealed after Fubara swore...

Health

Death Toll Rises To 21 As Lagos Records 401 Cases of Cholera

Abbah Umar - June 20, 2024

The Lagos State Government has announced a concerning rise in cholera cases, with the total number reaching 401. Among the affected areas, Lagos Island, Kosofe, and Eti Osa Local Government Areas (LGAs) have reported the highest incidences. Tragically, the...

Governance

Tinubu Meets Ramaphosa, Commits To Closer Cooperation

Abbah Umar - June 20, 2024

Nigeria’s leader, President Bola Tinubu, has successfully wrapped up his visit to South Africa as of Thursday. During this visit, he engaged in significant discussions with South Africa’s newly inaugurated President Cyril Ramaphosa. The primary focus of their talks...

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