Kano governor Abba Yusuf directs aides to declare assets
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has directed all political appointees in his administration to declare their assets in line with the Code of Conduct rules. He made this announcement during an Iftar (Ramadan breaking of fast) event at the Government House in Kano on Thursday, March 20. Governor Yusuf stressed that many appointees had yet […]
Update: President Trump signs order to begin dismantling education department
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to begin shutting down the U.S. Department of Education. The order, signed on March 20, directs Education Secretary Linda McMahon to take steps to close the department and shift education control back to states and local communities. The order states that all federal education funding must follow […]
Rivers Crisis: Kwankwaso describes National Assembly as Rubber Stamp
Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has strongly criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for declaring a state of emergency in Rivers State. He believes this decision is dangerous for Nigeria’s democracy and could set a bad example for the future. Kwankwaso expressed concern over the suspension of […]
Part-time HND graduates not eligible for NYSC – Education Minister
The Nigerian Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has announced that only full-time Higher National Diploma (HND) graduates can take part in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). This decision was reached after a discussion with the Director-General of the NYSC. According to a statement by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press & Public Relations […]
US will sign Ukraine minerals deal soon – Trump
US President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will soon sign a minerals and natural resources deal with Ukraine. He made this statement at a White House event on March 20 after signing an order to boost US production of critical minerals. This deal is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Ukraine’s economy […]
Imo police refutes alleged extortion, torture of suspects by anti-kidnapping unit
The Imo State Police Command has dismissed a recent media report accusing its Anti-Kidnapping Unit of extortion and mistreatment of suspects at the Tiger Base in Owerri. In a press statement, the police spokesperson, DSP Henry Okoye, stated that the allegations in the report titled “Investigation Exposes Alarming Abuse of Detainees at Police’s Tiger Base” […]
Declaration of emergency in Rivers political coup, sack Wike for justice – CHRICED
The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State. The group described the action as unconstitutional and a political coup that undermines democracy. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Comrade Ibrahim M. Zikirullahi, CHRICED also called […]
BREAKING: Supreme Court declares Anyanwu authentic PDP National Secretary
The Supreme Court has ruled that Senator Samuel Anyanwu is the rightful National Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). This decision overturns previous rulings by the Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal, which had removed him from the position. A five-member panel of the Supreme Court delivered the verdict on Friday, stating […]
Nnamdi Kanu tenders apology over misconduct in open court
Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has apologized to the Federal High Court, Justice Binta Nyako, and prosecutor Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, for his behavior during his last trial session. Kanu made a heartfelt plea for forgiveness and promised to behave properly for the rest of his trial. His apology […]
Constitutional lawyer backs Tinubu’s Emergency rule, Fubara removal
A well-known Nigerian lawyer, Roy Nweze, has backed President Bola Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State. According to him, this move is necessary to restore peace and protect lives in the oil-rich state. On Tuesday, President Tinubu announced an emergency rule, leading to the suspension of Governor Siminialayi Fubara, Deputy […]