Category National

Katsina Elders Forum Disowns ‘political statement’

MEMBERS of the Katsina Elders Forum, a non-political group, have distanced themselves from a statement made by their Secretary, Alhaji Mohammed Aliyu, regarding Prof. Usman Yusuf’s arrest. At a recent press conference, Aliyu threatened that the people of Katsina would…

Ex-banker Thiam Drops French Citizenship For Election

FORMER Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam has officially renounced his French citizenship, a strategic move to meet eligibility requirements for Cote d’Ivoire’s presidential election scheduled for October 2025. Thiam, who was elected leader of the Democratic Party of Cote d’Ivoire (PDCI) in 2023, is…

FG Announces Iddo Bridge Height Restrictions

The Federal Government has appealed to drivers, particularly those of articulated trucks, using the Iddo Bridge, to watch for diversion signs as height restriction barriers will soon be installed. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, told…