BRITONS hugged themselves and celebrated Monday, July 19, 2021 “Freedom Day” as the eclectic Boris Johnson government eased COVID-19 restrictions. That day, a dark sturdy man with tribal marks was led away from the Cadjèhoun Airport in Cotonou, Benin Republic. He had lost his freedom, and an uncertain future awaited him. The arrest or capture…
Artists and designers from five African countries are expected to attend the Kaduna Fashion and Cultural Exhibition slated for November 10. Ganiyat Sani, founder and director of the Kaduna Fashion and Art Exhibition, disclosed in Kaduna. Sani said the exhibition is aimed at promoting culture, fashion and art among African countries. “We are inviting artists…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has declared the incumbent governor of Adamawa state, Ahmadu Fintiri, as the winner of the governorship election. The returning officer for the governorship election, Mele Lamido, declared Fintiri winner of the election, after the collation of the supplementary election results. The final results showed that Aisha ‘Binani’ Dahiru, candidate…
An unspecified number of persons were reportedly killed on Sunday evening during an attack by gunmen on Anguwan Rukuba area of Jos, the Plateau State capital. Eyewitnesses said the incident occurred at around 7.30pm, when the assailants stormed the neighbourhood on six motorcycles and opened fire on residents. According to sources, the attackers shot indiscriminately,…
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has introduced the Single Customer View (SCV) framework to expedite payment to depositors of closed banks. Bello Hassan, Managing Director and Chief Chief Executive of the Corporation, disclosed this at the ongoing 45th Kaduna International Trade Fair on Thursday. He said the priority of the NDIC is to protect…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has passed a vote of confidence on the leadership of the Director-General of the National Research Institute for Chemical Technology (NARICT), Zaria, Prof. Jeffrey Barminas. In a statement on Sunday in Kaduna, the students union body dismissed claims in some quarters that Barminas is occupying the office illegally,…
