Month: September 2017

  • Committee Recommends Sale of 1500 Houses in Sokoto

      By Najem Francis, Sokoto The committee set up by Sokoto State Government on the sale of government quarters to deserving public servants has recommended the sale of about 1500 houses  in various locations in the state. The Chairman of the committee and state Commissioner of Lands and Housing, Alhaji Bello Abubakar Guiwa, stated this…

  • Kwara Gov Advocates More Opportunities for Women

      By Steve Oni, Ilorin Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has advocated more opportunities for women in Nigeria to participate in politics saying that African women deserve more space in political environment. Governor Ahmed made the call when he received the newly elected officials of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) in Kwara…

  • Senator Wamakko Visits Scholarship Beneficiaries

      By Najem Francis, Sokoto Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, representing Sokoto North Senatorial District has visited the 25 students currently enjoying his sponsorship for graduate and post-graduate studies at the University of Lahore, Pakistan. His Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Bashir Rabe Mani,  said in a statement issued in Sokoto  that Senator Wamakko, who…

  • Recall: Court Halts Melaye’s Bid To Stop INEC

      By Aaron Ossai A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed the suit filed by Senator Dino Melaye representing Kogi West Senatorial District challenging the validity of the process of recalling him by his constituents. Delivering judgment on the suit, the presiding judge, Justice Nnamdi Dimgba ordered that the Independent National Electoral Commission…

  • Ekweremadu Condoles Senator Nnaji on Wife’s Death

      By Aaron Ossai The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has expressed sadness over the death of Mrs. Ann Nnaji, wife of the Senator representing Enugu East Senatorial District and the Chairman, Senate Committee on Communications, Senator Gilbert Nnaji. Reacting to the sad event, Ekweremadu described the late Mrs. Nnaji as a…

  • I led Nigeria with conscience – Jonathan

    By Our Correspondent Former President Goodluck Jonathan says his major inspiration all through his life as a public office holder was to lead with conscience. Jonathan who disclosed this while delivering the keynote address at a peace summit organised by the Junior Chamber International (JCI) in Malaysia said such inspiration is in line with his…

  • Gunmen Kill 20 In Plateau Village

    By Aaron Ossai No fewer than 20 persons were allegedly killed in a night attack by suspected gunmen at Ancha Village of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau late hours of Thursday September 7, 2017. A resident of the area, who preferred anonymity, told NAN that the attack left scores severely injured. On his part,…

  • Man Dock for Allegedly Defiling a male minor

      By Awwalu Ibrahim, Kano A 28-year-old man, Naziru Isa has been dragged before a Kano Magistrate Court for allegedly defiling a four-year-old boy. The accused who resides at Dandago Quarters Kano, was charged to court for defilement. The Prosecutor, Insp. Pogu Lale, told the court that Muhammad Ayuba reported the matter at Gwale police…

  • Kwara Has Witnessed Tremendous Progress-Gov Ahmeh

      By Steve Oni, Ilorin The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed says the State has witnessed significant development across all sectors in the last 14 years. Governor Ahmed, who spoke through a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Dr. Muyideen Akorede, said Kwara State has recorded visible progress since 2003…

  • Edo Central Senatorial District Shut Out of Edo State- Group

      By   Ikhili Monday EBALU, Benin City A Social-cultural group, Esan Youth Association (EYA) Wednesday faulted the removal of Mr. Justin Okonoboh as the Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly declaring that the development has shut out Edo Central Senatorial District from the topmost leadership positions (Executive, Legislative and Judiciary) arms of government in…