By Sabiu Abdullahi Former Governor of Kaduna State, Mukhtar Ramalan Yero, announced his resignation from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) today. The resignation was officially conveyed to the party through a letter addressed to the ward chairman of Kaura ward, Kaura, Zaria Local Government, Kaduna State. In his formal resignation letter, Yero expressed his gratitude
By Sabiu Abdullahi The Governorship Elections Petition Tribunal in Jalingo affirmed Dr. Agbu Kefas as the duly elected governor of Taraba State, dismissing the petition filed by the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP) and its candidate, Prof. Sani Yahaya, on grounds of lacking merit. A three-man panel presided over the case, meticulously examining the evidence
By Sabiu Abdullahi Duane Keith “Keffe D” Davis, the suspected killer of rapper Tupac Shakur, was arrested on Friday and charged with murder in connection with the 1996 shooting death. Davis was taken into custody at his home in Las Vegas, hours after a grand jury returned an indictment against him. He is accused of
By Sabiu Abdullahi Tensions between Sevilla FC and Barcelona have escalated dramatically as both clubs find themselves embroiled in the Negreira case controversy. Earlier today, Sevilla FC released an official statement, declaring their refusal to attend Barcelona’s executives’ box during the upcoming match. This bold move serves as a protest against the latest charges in
By Isah Aliyu Chiroma The Bauchi State Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, says it is gearing up and mobilizing members for a nationwide strike called by labour unions from Tuesday. Dauda Shuaibu, the State NLC Chairman, stated this at a news conference on Thursday in Bauchi, saying the decision was in compliance with
By Sabiu Abdullahi The Federal High Court sitting in Gyadi-Gyadi, Kano, has levied a hefty fine of 30 billion Naira against the Kano State Government for the unauthorized demolition of shops within the premises of the historic Idi Mosque at Kofar Mata. The court’s ruling also directed the state government to compensate the affected businessmen
By Isah Aliyu Chiroma The Federal Government has summoned an emergency meeting with the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, in a desperate move to avert their planned nationwide strike scheduled for October 3. The meeting is scheduled to be held later Friday evening at Aso
By Sabiu Abdullahi Manchester United’s star player, Antony, has been given the green light to return to training and is now available for selection, according to the club’s official statement on Friday. The decision comes after extensive cooperation with police inquiries, both in Brazil and the UK, since the allegations were first made in June.
By Isah Aliyu Chiroma The third meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) under the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration has commenced at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, was attended by governors and deputy governors who represent their respective states. The NEC meeting was held
By Isah Aliyu Chiroma The Acting Comptroller-General (CG), Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr Adewale Adeniyi, says the service has exceeded the revenue target for the months of July and August. Adeniyi, who spoke while presenting the scorecard for his 100 days in office on Thursday in Abuja, said that the NCS generated N307 billion in