Today's Headlines: Stop Stealing Public Funds – Kwankwaso; Emulate Dangote – Alo Charges Nigerians
Stop Stealing Public Funds–Kwankwaso Photo Credit:Punch Newspaper The Presidential Candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party and former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has urged politicians to build people rather than steal public funds. He gave this advice in Minna on Thursday when he served as the chairman at the inaugural lecture of the Niger State Governor-elect, Mohammed Bago.
Photos: Emir Of Kano, Alh. Aminu Ado Bayero Receives Hon. Tajuddeen Abbas At His Residence In Abuja
On 18th May, 2023 the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero received the Kaduna State Member House of Representative and also one of the candidates aspiring for the Speaker of the 10th National House of Assembly, Honorable Tajuddeen Abbas along with the Abia State Member House of Representative and also one of the candidates aspiring for the Deputy Speaker of the 10th National House of Assembly, Honorable Benjamin Kalu at his residence in the Federal Capital Territory of Abuja, Nigeria.
Buhari Leaving Behind A Legacy Of Free And Fair Election That Produced Tinubu – Gambari
As the handover date of May 29 draws near, Major-General Ibrahim Gambari (retd. ), Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, has emphasized the lasting impact of free and fair elections during the President's eight-year term in office. During the launch of the biography titled "Maryam Ado Bayero: A Woman of Royal Virtue" in Abuja on Thursday, Gambari highlighted President Buhari's achievements in various areas, including the diversification of the economy, reforms in the petroleum industry, and the development of infrastructure.
Allegations That Doguwa Killed People Can't Be Substantiated, Some Said He Carried Pistol- Kano Govt
Kano state government has withdrawn the murder case against federal Lawmaker, Alhassan Ado-Doguwa. Recall that the majority leader of the House of Representatives was arrested on February 28, after the police said they got report that he led thugs to set ablaze NNPP secretariat in Kano, and two persons were feared dead.
Buhari, Sultan, Ooni, Governors Pay Homage to Iconic Maryam Ado Bayero
In a remarkable display of reverence and admiration, President Muhammadu Buhari, alongside the Sultan of Sokoto, the Ooni of Ife, and several Governors, paid heartfelt tributes to the late Nana Maryam Ado Bayero. Recognizing her extraordinary character and profound impact on humanity, President Buhari even proposed her consideration for a place in the esteemed Guinness Book of World Records.
Buhari leaving behind legacy of free, fair elections – COS
The President's chief of staff, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (ret. ), Ibrahim Gambari, "has stated that among all the accomplishments of the President's eight years in office, Buhari is leaving behind a legacy of free and fair elections in the nation. This statement comes as the May 29 handover date approaches."
BAT Should Learn From OBJ, Who Spent Two Years Of His Govts Begging For Our Debt To Be Forgiven—Afe
According to a news report published by the PUNCH Newspaper, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the incoming president of Nigeria, has been urged to take decisive action as soon as he assumes office in order to bring about the desired changes that Nigerians long for. They have made this request in the presence of the Catholic Bishop of the Ekiti Diocese, Most Rev.
Speakership tussle: Agbo urges Gbajabiamila, Wase to disagree constructively
The member representing Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Francis Ottah Agbo, has urged the Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila, and his deputy, Ibrahim Wase, not to get tired of dialoguing. The legislator was responding to the recent spectacle in the House where it appeared that the Deputy Speaker was "challenging" the Speaker.
Tinubu: Nobody Is Coming To Invest Here, When You Can't Pay The Huge Debt That We Owe— Afe Babalola
The Catholic Bishop of Ekiti Diocese, Most Rev. Felix Ajakaye, and legal luminary and founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Aare Afe Babalola, have urged President-elect Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to act decisively as soon as he assumes office in order to bring about the desired changes Nigerians are longing for.
Speakership Battle: Ado Doguwa, Other Aggrieved House Members Withdrawn From Race, Endorse Abass
Honourable AlHassan Ado Doguwa, the majority leader of the House of Representatives, has resigned from 10th National Assembly Speakership race and has also endorsed Honourable Tajudeen Abbas. Photo: Honourable AlHassan Ado Doguwa, The Majority Leader of The House of Representatives On Wednesday, Honourable Ado Doguwa persuaded two additional contenders, Abubakar Makki and Tunji Oluwuyi, to drop out of the race during a meeting hosted by the joint task group.
Notorious kidnappers captured for terrorising Ekiti citizens
Abu Hassan, also known as Danger, and Abubakar Sodiq have been arrested on suspicion of being notorious kidnappers terrorising residents of the Iyemero/Oke-Ako/Irele/Ipao-Ekiti Axis of Ekiti State. The infamous kidnappers also terrorised communities in neighbouring Kogi, Ekiti State Police Commissioner CP Ogundare Dare said while parading the suspects before journalists in Ado-Ekiti on Friday.
Travellers Escape Death As Gunmen Lay Seige To Highway, Ambush Commercial Vehicles In Ekiti
According to the Punch,towards the late hours of Monday evening,15th May 2023,a group of armed individuals reigned bullets on a commercial vehicle that was transporting approximately six passengers along Ado-Akure road.Fortunately,the occupants of the vehicle narrowly escaped being killed as some suffered serious bullet wounds in the process.
NSCDC Parades 3 Suspects For Rape, Theft In Ekiti
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ekiti State has paraded three suspects, Onilearo Tunde (29), Femi Musa (20) and Iliya Syrajudeen, for rape, theft and assault. The suspects were paraded by the state’s Commandant, Mr John Fayemi, who advised parents and guardians to take adequate care of their wards and protect them against men who were nothing but animals in human skin.
Reactions As Court Sentences Three to Death for Stealing Power Banks, Charger, & Sandals in Ekiti
An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti has sentenced three persons to death by hanging, the Daily Post newspaper reports. The three got the sentence for conspiracy and armed robbery, The police had arraigned the defendants, Omotayo Deji (23), Chidiebere Ifeanyin (25), and Bolaji Usman (28) before Justice Bamidele Omotoso on January 21, 2020, on a four-count charge of conspiracy and armed robbery.
Today's Headlines: FG appoint Abdul as Yabatech Rector; Court dismisses application for live broadcast
FG appoint Abdul as Yabatech Rector Photo Credit: Vanguard Newspapers The Federal Government has approved the appointment of Dr. Ibraheem Adedotun Abdul as the Rector of Yaba College of Technology, Yabatech. Abdul, a chief lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering was until this appointment, the Director of Open Distance and Flexible E-Learning(formerly, Flexible Skills Development Centre) of the College.
Afe Babalola advises Tinubu to apologize for his debts
A lawyer and founder of Afe Babalola University in Ado Ekiti, Aare Afe Babalola, and the Catholic Bishop of Ekiti Diocese, Bishop Felix Ajakaye, have called on President-elect Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to take key decisions immediately he assumes office to bring about the changes Nigerians want.
Today's Headlines: NNPP Doesn’t Have Money To Challenge Victory – Buba Galadima; Teenager In Court For Burglary
NNPP Doesn’t Have Money To Challenge Victory–Buba Photo Credit: Daily Trust A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has said that the party refused to challenge the victory of Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2023 presidential election in court due to the lack of funds.
3 to die by hanging for armed robbery in Ekiti
According to the Guardian, three individuals have been sentenced to death by hanging for their involvement in an armed robbery that occurred in Ekiti, Nigeria. The verdict was delivered by the High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti, the capital city of Ekiti State. The convicts, Olaoluwa Ogunmoye, Kayode Ajayi, and Ojo Ogunsakin, were found guilty of committing the crime on August 4, 2019, at a petrol station in Ado Ekiti.
Court sentences three to death for stealing powerbank, charger, sandals in Ekiti
Three people were found guilty of conspiracy and armed robbery and were given death by hanging sentences by an Ekiti State High Court in Ado Ekiti. On January 21, 2020, Omotayo Deji (age 23), Chidiebere Ifeanyin (age 25), and Bolaji Usman (age 28) were charged with four counts of conspiracy and armed robbery before Justice Bamidele Omotoso.
Olympics Qualifier: Nigeria weightlifters returning from Tunisia with 12 medals
Nigeria’s delegation of five weightlifters and two coaches will return to the country on Friday after they won a total of 12 medals at the 2023 Senior Africa Weightlifting Championship in Tunisia. The weeklong competition also serves as the qualifiers for the 2024 Olympic Games. The team is billed to arrive in Nigeria via Lagos early Friday.