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Rights Group Urge Government To Take Measures To Avert Humanitarian Crisis In Benue
Amnesty International has called on Bola Tinubu’s administration to take urgent action to avert a humanitarian disaster in Benue State, which is ravaged by armed herdsmen violence that has displaced over 500,000 people. The human rights organisation drew attention to the deteriorating conditions of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the state, many of whom are…
BREAKING: Tinubu Renames UNIMAID After Buhari
Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday announced that the University of Maiduguri would be renamed in honour of the late leader, Muhammadu Buhari. The institution will now be known as Muhammadu Buhari University, Maiduguri. Presiding over the session, Tinubu delivered a stirring tribute, celebrating Buhari’s life as one defined by discipline, moral fortitude, and unwavering patriotism….
FCT Court Says Yahaya Bello’s Passport Not In Its Custody
Justice Maryanne Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory High Court says the travel passport of the immediate-past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, is not in the court’s custody but in the custody of the Federal High Court, Abuja. Justice Anenih made this known on Thursday at the resumed hearing of the alleged money laundering…
Ex-Liberian President George Weah Signs Buhari’s Condolence Register In Abuja
Former Liberian President George Weah arrived at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Abuja on Thursday to sign the condolence register in honor of late President Muhammadu Buhari. The former Liberian leader and his entourage were received by the chief of protocol of the ministry Wahab Akande. READ ALSO: BUHARI: NMA Tackles Femi Adesina Over Comment…
Nigerians Fume As Yahaya Bello Weds Fourth Wife In Abuja
The former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has married a fourth wife, Hiqma. The private ceremony, which was attended by close allies and family members, was held last Saturday in Abuja. Hafiza, Yahaya Bello’s third wife announced the marriage in one of her recent posts on Instagram. Sharing video from the ceremony, Hafiza thanked…
BUHARI: NMA Tackles Femi Adesina Over Comment On Nigerian Hospitals
The Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, has strongly criticized former presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina, describing his recent comments on the Nigerian healthcare sector as an “insult to Nigerians”. Adesina, during a Television interview, stated that late former President Muhammadu Buhari might have died earlier if he had relied on Nigerian hospitals. He further claimed that Nigerian…
Era Of Winning Elections In North Solely On Buhari’s Endorsement Gone – Salihu Lukman
Mallam Salihu Lukman, former National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress and now chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) opposition coalition, has said the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari signifies an end to the era when his endorsement automatically translating to victory in elections. Speaking on Wednesday on Arise Television, the ADC…
Awujale’s Burial Frees Yoruba Kings From Ritual Slavery – Oluwo
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has described the burial process of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, as a freedom for the Yoruba traditional institution and a step towards restoring its sanctity. Oba Akanbi expressed satisfaction with the burial rites adopted in honouring the late Awujale, stating that he was not…
Akpabio Appeals Court Ruling Ordering Natasha’s Recall
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has approached the Court of Appeal, challenging the ruling of the Federal High Court Abuja, which directed the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to the Senate following her suspension. In a notice of appeal, the Senate President is seeking to overturn the July 4 judgment delivered by Justice…
BREAKING: Court Frees Fayose, Says EFCC Failed To Link Him To Money Laundering
The Federal High Court in Lagos has discharged the former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, on charges of money laundering and theft amounting to ₦6.9 billion. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke discharged the former governor after upholding his no-case submission filed to challenge his trial by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The court held…