Abba Kyari A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the former commander of the Force Intelligence Response Team, DCP Abba Kyari, two weeks’ bail after 27 months in detention. Kyari is expected to conclude his mother, Yachilla Kyari’s burial rites. The court subsequently set Friday, May 31, for the determination of his bail application…
London city will be agog on Saturday, July 27, 2024 as Angel Global Promotions UK together dancers, actors and music and culture enthusiasts from different parts of Asia and Africa for the latest edition of ‘AfroAsia Dance & Cultural Events’. Speaking to journalists, Princess Adetutu Jakande, the CEO of Angel Global Promotions UK, stated…
Teesside University Nigerian students protested on campus on Tuesday morning. Photo: BBC A group of Nigerian students have been thrown off university courses and ordered to leave the United Kingdom after they struggled to pay tuition fees on time, BBC reports. The Teesside University students have said the devaluation of the naira has made it…
The APC-PDP Youth Forum has welcomed the court judgement invalidating the amended Local Government Law proposed by the Martins Amaewhule faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly. In a statement signed by its chairman, Comrade Nwogu Benjamin, the group which comprises leaders from the political parties, described the ruling as sound, impartial and outstanding. The judgement…
Some prominent Nigerians from the north have disassociated themselves from remarks credited to a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, about the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Under the auspices of the Northern Congress for Change (NCC), the group said Lawal doesn’t represent the interest of the north, noting that his…
Transcorp Power Plc, a subsidiary of Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp Group), announced impressive financial performance at its recently concluded 11th Annual General Meeting (AGM), the first since the Company went public, via a listing by introduction of its shares, on March 04, 2024. L-R Adim Jibunoh, Non-Executive Director; Risqua Muhammed, Non-Executive Director, Dr. Owen D….
Oh, our majestic Kano! A land renowned for its rich history, resilient hustle, and unwavering hope. Alas, a dark and foreboding shadow has descended upon our beloved city, casting a pall of despair over its inhabitants. This ominous shadow is the result of a man’s broken promises and misguided leadership, a man who pledged to…
A pro-democracy group in northern Nigeria, the Northern Democratic Front, NDF, has said Governor Mohammed Umar Bago of Niger State has commenced a new campaign for the economic prosperity of the North. The group expressed optimism that Governor Bago’s agricultural revolution in Niger State will bring about monumental economic development in the northern region in…
The Inter-Tribal Youth Associations of Nigeria has applauded the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, for his tireless efforts in fostering unity and promoting national cohesion through legislation and disposition. The group, representing various ethnic and cultural organisations across the country, made this known in a report on its one-year assessment…
The Rivers State Councillors’ Forum has raised concerns about alleged plans by some local government area (LGA) chairmen to disrupt the peace in the state through protests. The Forum claims that these protests are motivated by the recent payment of salaries by Governor Siminalayi Fubara. In a communique issued after a meeting in Port Harcourt,…
