Deborah Samuel, a student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, who was murdered over alleged blasphemy, has been buried. Her remains was laid to rest on Saturday in her hometown in Tunga Magajiya, Rijau Local Government Area of Niger state at about 6:30 pm at the Christian cemetery. Emmanuel Maaji, the uncle of the…
President Muhammadu Buhari has warned that those bent on destroying the country will soon have the shock of their lives. In a stern statement issued on Tuesday by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Buhari said those promoting insurrection and burning down critical national assets will have themselves to blame….
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday sacked five ministers from his cabinet. The President also announced the appointment of seven new ministers. The sacked ministers, according to a statement by Dada Olusegun, special adviser to the President on Social Media, include, Uju-Ken Ohanenye, Minister of Women Affairs, Lola Ade-John, Minister of Tourism, Prof. Tahir Mamman, Minister…
By Callistus Agwaza in Jalingo Over 160 staff of Taraba State College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Jalingo, have cried out over none payment of their 21 months salaries. The workers who appealed to Governor Agbu Kefas to intervene, said they have not been paid since their employment by the institution in 2022. Some of…
By Sylvanus Tyoakaa, Abuja The Senate on Wednesday amended the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, deleting a clause which made direct primary compulsory for political parties. Accordingly, the senate amended Clause 84(2) of the report approved direct, indirect primaries or consensus as procedure for the nomination of candidates by political parties for the various elective positions….
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday swore in a justice of the supreme court, Olukayode Ariwoola, as the acting chief justice of Nigeria (CJN). The swearing in ceremony took place at the council chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Ariwoola was sworn in as acting CJN following the resignation of Ibrahim Muhammad who was accused…
