Zulum approves appointment of 168 aides, 104 board members
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno State has appointed the appointment of 168 assistants and 104 board members for the 15 agencies and commissions of the state. This is contained in a statement by the Secretary to the Borno State Government, (SSG) Alhaji Bukar Tijjani on Monday in Maiduguri. He said the appointees comprised of nine […]
NDLEA arrests man for alleged possession of hemp in Osun
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Osun Command, said it has apprehended a 65-year-old man, Dauda Lamidi, for alleged possession of cannabis sativa also known as hemp. This is contained in a statement by Mr Charles Odigie, the command’s spokesperson, on Monday in Osogbo. Odigie said that the suspect was arrested along the Ibadan […]
The bar must maintain courtroom decorum at all times, says Akinlade
Convener of the Duty Solicitor’s Network, Mr Bayo Akinlade on Monday, called for strict adherence to courtroom etiquette and decorum, in a bid to sustain a cordial relationship between the bar and bench. Akinlade, a former Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Ikorodu branch, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), that the seeming […]
Arraignment of four suspected kidnappers of UNIABUJA lecturers, children stalled
The arraignment of four suspects allegedly involved in the kidnapping of University of Abuja (UniAbuja) lecturers and their children in 2021 was, on Monday, stalled due to the commencement of Federal High Court (FHC) vacation. The matter, which was number one on Justice Donatus Okorowo’s cause list, was however fixed for May 13. According to […]
BREAKING: ONSA confirms escape of Binance boss, Anjarwalla
The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has confirmed the escape from lawful custody of Nadeem Anjarwalla, a suspect in the ongoing criminal probe into the activities of Binance, a cryptocurrency exchange company. Mr Zakari Mijinyawa, Head, Strategic Communication, ONSA, said in a statement on Monday in Abuja, that Anjarwalla escaped on Friday. He […]
Nigeria seeks regional protection of undersea cables
By Patrick Aigbokhan Following recent undersea cable cuts that challenged connectivity in many countries in the West African sub-region, Nigeria has called for a coordinated and multilateral approach by the region to protect shared telecommunications infrastructure and diversify connectivity to ensure uninterruptible connections. Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, […]
DELULU IS THE SOLULU!
By Toyin Falola Delulu is the only Solulu To make your dreams come Trululu. Delulu is thinking that you will wake up one morning, set out as usual to go about your business and you will, by luck, meet the popular Instagram philanthropist, Asherkine. Then he asked you what you wanted, and you told him […]
Kaduna 287 abducted children gain freedom
The 287 school children abducted by bandits more than two weeks ago at Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, have been released. The state Governor, Mallam Uba Sanni, confirmed the release of the school children via a press statement he personally signed in the morning of Sunday, 24 March, 2024. The Governor while confirming […]
Benue gov raises minimum wage review committee
Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue State on Friday constituted a minimum wage review committee that would make necessary recommendations for the state government. This is contained in a press statement signed by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Tersoo Kula, in Makurdi. According to Kula, the committee is headed by the Secretary to the State […]
Don’t allow banks to fail, EFCC boss tells NDIC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, has urged the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), to keep a closer watch on banks across the country to avoid failure and its attendant unsavoury effects on the economy. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on […]
