Eight journalists killed under Buhari, says report
A 2021 Press Freedom Report recently released said eight Nigerian journalists had been killed under the administration of Muhammadu Buhari. It added that apart from the unresolved killings, the government recorded 300 violations, affecting about 500 journalists, media workers, and media houses in the country. The report released by the Media Foundation for West Africa […]
Two killed as gunmen attack Igboho’s house
The Ibadan home of Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, was attacked on Thursday. Two people were reported killed in the encounter while cars and valuable items were destroyed. A close ally of Igboho told TheCable that some gunmen raided the house located in Soka area of Ibadan, Oyo State, around 1 am. He […]
Kano Hisbah bans use of mannequin
The Kano State Hisbah Board has banned the use of mannequins mostly used by tailors, supermarkets and boutique owners to display clothes. The Commander-General of the board, Shaikh Harun Ibn Sina, made this known in a statement on Wednesday. According to him, the use of mannequins by tailors, supermarkets and others contravened Islamic injunctions. He […]
Supplementary Budget: Senate President Turns Down Committee’s Request
Senate President Ahmad Lawan on Tuesday turned down a request from the Senate Committee on Appropriations for an extension of two weeks to enable it submit its report on the supplementary budget requested by President Muhammadu Buhari. The Senate President directed the committee to submit its reports latest by Wednesday. President Buhari is requesting approval […]
PDP senator resigns from party
Senator Hassan Gusau, representing Zamfara Central Senatorial District, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He announced his decision on Tuesday but did not state the party he plans to join. His decision was conveyed in a letter which was read out by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, at the start of plenary. In […]
FG Extends NIN-SIM Verification To July 26
The Federal Government has extended the NIN-SIM data verification to July 26. This was announced in a statement jointly signed by spokespersons of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Identity Management Commission (NIMC). “The decision to extend the deadline was made after a request by stakeholders on the need to consolidate the enrolment […]
Nnamdi Kanu re-arrested, repatriated to Nigeria to stand trial
The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has been re-arrested and brought back to Nigeria. He is to trial, according to Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami. At a press briefing on Tuesday with the State Security Service (SSS) in Abuja, Malami disclosed that international collaborative efforts […]
A CONVERSATION WITH PROFESSOR PAUL ZELEZA, PART 6 of 7
African Universities and African Future: The Meeting Point PART A THE INTERVIEW (Unedited Transcript) What do you see as the major challenges and opportunities facing African universities? Based on my extensive research on higher education and administrative experience, especially as Vice Chancellor of an African University, I would say the challenges and opportunities facing […]
Court sentences ex-president Zuma to prison
SOUTH AFRICA’s constitutional court has ruled that the former President Jacob Zuma was guilty of contempt for failing to appear at a corruption inquiry earlier this year. He was ordered to be imprisoned for 15 months. Zuma failed to appear at the inquiry led by the deputy chief justice, Raymond Zondo, in February. The inquiry […]
TAMPAN Suspends Iyabo Ojo, Nkechi Blessing
Theatre Arts & Movie Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) on Monday has suspended controversial actress and producer, Nkechi Blessing from the association. TAMPAN said the busty actress was suspended for gross misconduct and disrespect for the ethics of the association. The leadership of TAMPAN led by its President, Bolaji Amusan, and some members of its […]
