The Kaduna State High Court has fixed the first week of June for hearing on the bail application filed by Nasir El-Rufai, a former governor of the state. When the matter came up on Tuesday, Darius Khobo, the presiding judge, said the court will review the bail application and deliver ruling in the first week…
President Bola Tinubu has removed Minister of Finance and the Coordinating Minister for the Economy Mr Wale Edun and the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa in a minor cabinet reshuffle of the Federal Executive Council. The Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Yomi…
By Joseph Kwewum Nigeria continues to grapple with a multiplicity of socio-economic challenges, with energy deficiency and poor waste management standing out as two of the most pressing. Available global indices on environmental performance and cleanliness consistently rank Nigeria low among nations. While specific positions vary across reports, the country remains significantly behind many developed…
Boko Haram terrorists have released a video daring the federal government to attempt a forceful rescue of 416 abducted victims in Borno state. The terrorists, dressed in military camouflage, stated that they are battle-ready if the government chooses force instead of meeting their demands. The terrorists also issued a 72 hours ultimatum to the federal…
The Arewa Youth Assembly (AYA) has declared that President Bola Tinubu must be allowed to serve out a full eight year tenure to sustain the power rotation arrangement between the North and the Southern parts of the country. The group, in a statement issued Sunday in Kaduna by Mohammed Danlami, its spokesperson, cautioned political actors…
Bandits have demanded a ransom of N4 million for the release of John Arum Azi, a student of the University of Jos, Plateau state, who was reportedly abducted while travelling to Kaduna. The incident, which has sparked widespread concern, was brought to public attention by the “Unijosnoisemaker” through its X handle @ujnoisemaker. According to the…
