By Sabiu Abdullahi Hon. Edison Ehie, the member representing Ahoada East and the factional Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, has tendered his resignation from both positions. The notice of resignation, dated December 29, 2023, was addressed to Professor Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Ehie’s decision to
By Sabiu Abdullahi A former Palestinian Authority minister, Youssef Salama, 68, was killed on Sunday in an Israeli strike on his home in the Al-Maghazi refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip. The official Palestinian news agency and Hamas health ministry confirmed the incident, reporting the strike as a severe blow to the Palestinian community.
By Isah Aliyu Chiroma Security operatives in Kogi have rescued 21 kidnap victims, 48 hours after their abduction on Thursday along Ajaokuta – Itobe road in the state. Governor Yahaya Bello, who lauded the efforts of the security operatives, reiterated zero tolerance for criminal activities in the state. A statement by the governor’s Media Aide,
By Kasim Isa Muhammad The Senate has granted approval for President Bola Tinubu’s 2022-2024 external borrowing plan, totaling $7.4 billion and 100 million euros. This followed the adoption of report of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debt at plenary. Presenting the report, Sen. Haruna Manu, the Vice Chairman of the Committee, said
By Kasim Isa Muhammad The President of China, Xi Jinping, on Sunday, said that the foundation of Sino-Russian ties had grown stronger in 2023, as he exchanged New Year greetings with his counterpart Vladimir Putin, state media reported. Beijing and Moscow are staunch allies and have strengthened their relationship even as Western countries have
By Sabiu Abdullahi President Bola Tinubu is set to address the nation on the dawn of the New Year, as announced by the presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale. The nationwide broadcast is scheduled for Monday, January 1, 2024, at 7 am. In a statement released on Sunday, Ajuri Ngelale urged television, radio stations, and other electronic
By Kasim Isa Muhammad Bauchi and Kano emerged victorious in the 38th National Qur’anic Recitation Competition held in Damaturu, Yobe State. Ibrahim Nasir of Bauchi and Zainab Mohammad of Kano secured the top positions in the male and female categories, scoring 82.7% and 85.4%, respectively. Prof. Abubakar Yalwa, Director, Centre for Islamic Studies, Usman
By Kasim Isa Muhammad Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, Chief of Air Staff Air Marshall Hassan Abubakar, Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, Minister of State for Defence Bello Muhammed Matawalle, and Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu arrived in Jos, Plateau State, aiming to
By Kasim Isa Muhammad The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) reported the arrest of a Qatar-based businessman, Agu Amobi, and Uchegbu Obi at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, for drug trafficking. Amobi, apprehended with 1.30kg cannabis sativa, he was intending to transport it to Doha, claiming financial difficulties. This was contained in a
By Sabiu Abdullahi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kano State achieved substantial success in 2023 in a major crackdown on illicit drug activities. Commandant Mr. Abubakar Idris-Ahmad announced on Sunday that a total of 1,016 suspects were apprehended during the year, consisting of 40 females and 976 males. The agency, dedicated to