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Court Orders Kano Government to Pay Disposed Emir N10 Million in Damages

Abbah Umar - June 15, 2024

The Federal High Court in Kano on Friday ruled that the Kano State Government must pay N10 million in damages to the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero. The court also upheld the deposed Emir’s rights to...

Governance

Tinubu Holds Talks with FBI Chief, Calls for Enhanced Partnership in Combating Cybercrime and Terrorism

Abbah Umar - June 14, 2024

President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria emphasized the critical need for enhanced collaboration between Nigerian law enforcement agencies and the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in combating cybercrime, terrorism, and related offenses. This call to action was underscored...

Governance

Edwin Clark Urges Tinubu to Implement 2014 National Conference Report in Open Letter

Abbah Umar - June 14, 2024

Elder statesman Edwin Clark has written to President Bola Tinubu, urging the implementation of the 2014 National Conference report and calling for an immediate restructuring of Nigeria. In the letter dated June 13 and made available to journalists, Clark emphasized...

Aviation

Max Air Plane Identified as ‘Unknown Aircraft’ That Caused Panic Over Aso Rock

Abbah Umar - June 14, 2024

Incident Involving "Unknown Aircraft" Over Presidential Villa Identified as Max Air Flight A recent incident involving an "unknown aircraft" flying over the Presidential Villa in Abuja has been clarified to be a Max Air flight, alleviating initial concerns of a...

Judiciary

Court Fines Kano Government ₦10 Million for Breaching Bayero’s Rights in Emir Dispute

Abbah Umar - June 14, 2024

The Kano State Government was fined ₦10 million by a Federal High Court in Kano on Friday, as compensation for violating the fundamental human rights of the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero. Justice Amobeda, presiding over the case...

Economy

Nigeria Repays China, World Bank, Others Over $2bn Debt, Borrows Another $2bn

Abbah Umar - June 14, 2024

In the first five months of 2024, Nigeria has witnessed a remarkable surge in its expenditure on external debt servicing, as per the latest data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The figures paint a picture of...

Governance

President Tinubu to Observe Eid-El-Kabir in Lagos, Departs Abuja Friday

Abbah Umar - June 14, 2024

President Bola Tinubu is set to leave Abuja for Lagos State on Friday in anticipation of the Eid-el-Kabir festivities. This decision was communicated in a statement released on Friday by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale. Tinubu plans to observe Eid-el-Kabir in...

Crime

FG To Audit Inmates of Correctional Centers

Abbah Umar - June 13, 2024

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has announced the commencement of an audit of inmates across the 256 Custodial Centres nationwide as part of efforts to alleviate overcrowding. Tunji-Ojo made this disclosure following an inspection of the ongoing construction of...

Governance

FCT: Wike Angered by Land Allocation for Bus Terminal to Politician

Abbah Umar - June 2, 2024

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Monday fumed over the allocation of land meant for a bus terminal in the Central Business District, Abuja. Wike, who made the complaint at the inauguration of the construction...

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