THE Federal Government has congratulated the Super Eagles on their victory over South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 semi-final in Ivory Coast. Trojan News reports that the semi-final tie ended 1-1 after extra time with the Super Eagles winning on penalties. The three-time champions will meet either host Ivory Coast or … Read more
THE Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has made a bold declaration regarding his safety, stating unequivocally that he is beyond the reach of kidnappers and assassins, attributing his protection to divine rather than traditional powers. This statement comes against the backdrop of increasing concerns over the security of traditional rulers in Nigeria, particularly amidst … Read more
A fresh request has gone to the Kano State House of Assembly, seeking the return of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the Emir of Kano. The request also seeks the dissolution of the law establishing four additional emirates in Gaya, Rano, Karaye and Bichi by the immediate-past administration of Kano State so as to pave the way … Read more
We condemn the “no pay-no exam” policy of the institution We demand a total reversal of the hike in school fees For free and functional education accessible to all! THE Save Public Education Campaign (SPEC) supports in totality the protest action embarked upon on Tuesday. 6th February 2024 by the students of Micheal Okpara University of … Read more
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have been charged by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to let Nigerians breathe by allowing them to freely protest unjust policies. PDP condemned the attempts by the Presidency and the APC, to politicize the protest by Nigerians against the current economic hardship. According to the opposition … Read more
By Inusa Ndahi, Maiduguri THE Director General National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mustapha Habib Ahmed has condoled with Vice President Kashim Shettima over the passing of his step mother, Hajja Hauwa Abba Kormi. Ahmed who led the management of NEMA on condolence visit to the family house of the Vice President in Maiduguri on Tuesday … Read more
By Inusa Ndahi, Maiduguri BORNO State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, plan to provide petrol for farmers in Damasak at subsidised rates to enhance food security among residents, most of whom are recovering from the over a decade long insurgency. The move allows Zulum to key into President Tinubu’s agricultural agenda of achieving food sufficiency through … Read more
OLAIYA Igwe, the ace Yoruba actor, has pleaded with Nigerians over his actions during the 2023 election campaign for President Bola Tinubu. In a video shared on his YouTube page and titled “apologies to all my fans”, the film star also called on Nigerians to stop hurling curses at him over the current economic … Read more
PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has announced a ban on alcoholic beverages produced in sachets and pet bottles less than 200ml. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), a federal government regulatory agency, relayed this significant development, disclosing that manufacturers were given a five-year window, beginning in 2019 and ending on … Read more
By Inusa Ndahi, Damaturu THE remains of the former governor of Yobe State, Senator (Dr) Bukar Abba Ibrahim, have been laid to rest in Saudi Arabia. The funeral ceremony (Janazah), which was held at the Grand Mosque Masjid Al Haram took place today at Masjid Al Haram after Fajr prayers. According to the Haramain approximately … Read more