Former Kaduna state governor Nasir el-Rufai has said that Kano is critical of any serious political formation because of its consistently high voter turnout. El-Rufai spoke on Monday when he visited the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, in his palace. El-Rufai, who recently defected to from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Social…
By Abdul Mahmud This is a difficult and dangerous season for Nigerians. At home. Abroad. Nowhere is safe. Nowhere offers comfort. The homeland is haunted by violence. The diaspora faces a different cruelty; one marked by alienation, racism, and, sometimes, death. If our citizens aren’t taking their own lives, they are being murdered. In mid-March,…
The Nigerian army has warned that anyone caught wearing military uniforms illegally would be arrested and prosecution, in line with the law. The Chief of Civil-Military Affairs, (Army) Maj. Gen. Gold Chibuisi, sounded the warning during a media chat with defence correspondents on Saturday night in Abuja. He said while it is unlawful for non-military…
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has commenced the payment of N46.6 billion from liquidation dividends to depositors of the defunct Heritage Bank. In a statement, acting head of communication and public affairs at the corporation, Hawwau Gambo, said the funds were realised from the sale of Heritage Bank’s assets and the recovery of debts…
