LGBT not part of what we signed at Samoa agreement, says FG
The President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government has confirmed that it signed the Samoa Agreement but emphasized that its national law prohibiting same-sex marriage remains unchanged and takes precedence over the agreement. This international accord, which includes clauses urging support for LGBT rights as a condition for receiving aid from developed nations, has stirred considerable debate. […]
National Council for Women Societies (NCWS) Commemorates World Drug Day
Abuja, Nigeria – June 26, 2024 Today, we join the world to commemorate the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. It is a day that underscores a critical and pervasive issue, one that transcends borders, cultures, and communities: the scourge of drug abuse. This year’s theme, “The Evidence is Clear: Invest in Prevention,” […]
Afterwards of court ruling, Kano Govt orders immediate eviction of Emir Bayero from palace
The Kano State Government has instructed the Commissioner of Police to remove the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Bayero, from the Nasarawa GRA Mini Palace, where he currently resides. In a press conference, Haruna Dederi, the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, announced that the government has finalized plans for the extensive reconstruction and […]
Igwe Contest: Ananti assures Oba people of peace, youth empowerment, massive infrastructures, others
****As he picks Eze Okpoko II form … By Uzo Ugwunze One of the top contenders for the revered Igwe EzeOkpoko Throne, Chief Sir. Vincent Ananti ( Obataifeadi Aninepungwu Oba) has promised to promote peace, fight Insecurity, attract Medical Healthcare outreaches, float Scholarship schemes, ensure massive road infrastructure among other community developmental projects when he […]
Residents Bemoan ‘Neglected’ Apo Resettlement Access Road, Lack Of Essential Amenities
By Chidi Ogbonna Residents of Apo Resettlement, a quiet highbrow area in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, have decried the poor state of link roads in the area. Residents of the area have bemoaned the difficulty in accessing critical privately-owned facilities such schools and hospitals due to the neglect of link roads in the resettlement […]
Dethroned Kano Emir, Ado Bayero calls for justice, peace amid tussle
The 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, has prayed for peace in Kano State amid the ongoing Emirship tussle in the state. He stressed the principle of equality before the law and urged the public to maintain composure. Naija News reports that Ado Bayero stated this while addressing the gathering at the temporary […]
CBN clarifies tier-based classification on BDC licensing
The Central Bank of Nigeria has clarified the tier-based classification of Bureau De Changes stating that the new guidelines followed an earlier exposure draft circulated for public input earlier this year, which the bank has now incorporated and posted on its website on Wednesday. According to the Acting Director of the Corporate Communications Department, Mrs […]
DSS denies reports of storming Kano Emir’s palace
The Department of State Security, DSS, has described as untrue and fabricated reports that its operatives stormed the Kano Emir’s palace in the wake of the sacking of the five Emirates Council of the state. The State Director of the DSS in Kano, Muhammad Alhassan, said there was no incident of the Emir’s palace invasion […]
Reps pass bill to adopt, revert to old national anthem
The House of Representatives has passed a bill to adopt the old National Anthem despite opposition from some lawmakers. The bill sponsored by the Majority Leader, Julius Ihonvbere, was debated for a second reading and rushed through a third reading amid opposition from some lawmakers. Leading the debate on the bill, Mr Ihonvbere said the […]
Kano emirs removed, state reverts to single traditional ruler, says House Majority Leader
The Kano State House of Assembly has repealed the law that had established five Emirates in the state, effectively removing all current Emirs except for the central Emir of Kano. “This bill in its entirety has abrogated the establishment of the five new Emirates in the state and reverted to the former status of a […]
