THE Turakin Madagali, of the Madagali Royal Council in Adamawa State, His Highness, Alhaji Abubakar Umaru Yuguda, is dead. The traditional chieftain died aged 72, after he slumped on Friday during the Jummaat congregational prayer. The monarch, who is survived by four wives, 17 children and 5 grandchildren, was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Yola, in Jimeta, where he was pronounced dead by medical personnel on arrival. In a statement issued on early hour of Saturday morning by the Shettiman Madagali, Alhaji Wali Yakubu Esq, on behalf of the District Head of Madagali Yerima Bakura Iya Gaji and the…
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THE Department of State Services has refuted assumptions that the service is in court with the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mahmood Yakubu, over alleged non-declaration of assets. The DSS made this known in a statement by its spokesperson, Peter Afunanya. The commission raised the alarm of a misconception by a newspaper which reported a court order out of context that stopped security agencies from arresting or investigating the INEC chairman. The statement said, “The attention of the Department of State Services (DSS) has been drawn to a 5th January, 2023 online publication in which it reported that…
THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has again commenced the distribution of Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) to registrants at the 8,809 electoral wards across Nigeria. “The Commission also resolved to devolve PVC collection to the 8,809 Registration Areas/Wards from Friday 6th to Sunday 15th January 2023,” said INEC National Commissioner, Festus Okoye in a statement on Thursday. “The devolution of PVC collection to the wards commences tomorrow 6th January 2023, and all validly registered voters who are yet to collect their PVCs are encouraged to seize the opportunity of the devolution to the wards to do so. “After the 15th…
ALL Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, continued his nationwide campaign rally in Kano on Wednesday, urging the people of the state to vote him in next month’s presidential election. Tinubu, who had been in Kano since midnight of Monday, where he met with Muslim leaders from the North-West in a town hall meeting on Tuesday, said he has what it takes to continue the developmental strides started by President Muhammadu Buhari after the 16 inglorious years of the Peoples Democratic Party in power. A mammoth crowd of supporters had thronged the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano…
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recovered about N13bn as proceeds of illegal payments made under the subsidy regime between 2017 and 2021. This was based on the National inherent risk assessment of money laundering and terrorist financing in the Nigerian extractive sector document obtained by our correspondent from the website of the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit. The report read in part, “The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, the agency responsible for the investigation and prosecution of fraudulent subsidies in the oil and gas in Nigeria recovered N12,998,963,178.29 as proceeds of illegal payment made under the subsidy regime between…
ACCORDING to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the recent experiences in the country, along with the arrival of the COVID-19 omicron variants, have shown that travel restrictions do not have any public health benefits but were disruptive for persons and businesses. Dr. Ifedayo Adetifa, Director-General, NCDC, said this on his official Twitter handle while addressing Nigerians who raised concern over the rising COVID-19 cases in China, the UK, the U.S.A, and other countries. He said that COVID-19 has and continues to follow a different course (epidemiology) in Nigeria and most African nations. “Other Omicron progeny that was associated…
LAWYERS applying for the 2023 award of the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) would pay N1 million as a fee. This was disclosed in a notice by the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC). According to the notice by its Secretary/Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Hajo Sarki Bello, the application began on January 1 and closes on March 31, 2023. The notice stated that the invitation was in accordance with Section 5(2) of the Legal Practitioners Act, 2004, and Regulation 10 (1) (4) of the Guidelines for the Conferment of the Rank of SAN 2022. It reads: “The…
THE House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee on Assessment and Status of All Recovered Loot Movable and Immovable Assets from 2002 to 2020 by Agencies of the Federal Government of Nigeria for Effective Efficient Management and Utilisation has stated that they can’t prevent looters from recovering their loot in the ongoing auction of seized and forfeited assets. The committee’s Chairman, Adejoro Adeogun stated that his panel had earlier urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to design ways of preventing looters from recovering their loot in the ongoing auction. According to him, it is very possible for looters to…
SEVERAL houses and shops have been destroyed in a fresh communal violence between Waja and Lunguda communities in Lafiya, Lamurde Local Government Area, of Adamawa State. The clash according to residents erupted a day after the New Year celebration. A resident, who was caught in the violence said, he first saw people scampering in different directions and in the wake of the confusion he saw shops and houses being set ablaze by miscreants. Another resident, Sabo Ahmadu, who lives in Boshikiri, disclosed that the violence between the Waja and Lunguda speaking settlement erupted between 6pm and 7pm. “The fresh clash…
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari said Nigeria will consider a request by the Burundian government to provide energy, especially in the form of fuel. The President gave the assurance Tuesday at State House, Abuja, while receiving the Special Envoy of President Evariste Ndayishimiye, who came with the request. On request for assistance in the area of energy provision, particularly fuel, by the Burundi leader, President Buhari said he knows what it feels like for a country to suffer from energy shortage, and promised that he would get the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to look into the request. According to a statement…
THE Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Jigawa Command, said it rescued six victims of human trafficking in the state. The NIS Comptroller in the state, Mr Ahmed Bagari, told newsmen in Dutse on Monday that the victims were rescued by men of the command on Sunday. Bagari, represented by DCI Muhammad Yako, said the victims were rescued at about 6:30 p.m. in an uncompleted building in Babura town, headquarters of Babura Local Government Area of the state. He explained that the victims, aged between 20 and 35, were intercepted while on their way to Libya en route Niger Republic. The comptroller…
THE All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Ahmad Tinubu, has stated that the taunts about his health are nothing but rubbish Tinubu, who spoke in an exclusive interview with Kano’s independent radio, Freedom Radio 99.5 FM while on Umrah in Saudi Arabia, said he had ‘just’ finished observing seven rounds between Safa and Marwa, which an ill person could not. Below is the full interview as transcribed by News Point Nigeria: Your Excellency, I understand you are in Saudi Arabia? Yes, I am here in Saudi Arabia. It is a personal trip. It is a trip for spiritual rebirth.…
IN A dramatic turn of events Sunday, a nephew of Sokoto State All Progressives Congress (APC) leader, Sen. Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko denounced his allegiance to the party. This is as the state Deputy Governor, Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan Iya, who is also the main challenger of Wamakko for the Sokoto North Senatorial seat, forecasted the downfall of his opponent in the forthcoming election. According to a statement by the Special Adviser Media and Publicity to the Governor, Muhammad Bello, Zayyanu Wamakko dumped the APC when the state campaign train of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stormed the hometown of the…
THE Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ambassador Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, has been turbaned as the new Sardaunan Katsina. The NIA boss was turbaned by the Emir of Katsina, His Royal Highness Alhaji Abdulmuminin Kabir Usman, on Saturday. Report has it that the event was attended by top government persons including the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan. Amb. Ahmed Rufai Abubakar is said to be a descendant of Muhammad Maude, a warrior and warlord of repute, who established Unguwar Maude in Katsina in the last quarter of the 19th century. The turbaning ceremony which took place at the Katsina Emir’s…
LAGOS State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has granted pardon to 104 inmates in the five custodial centres. He signed the release order on December 28 based on the recommendation of the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy. Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice, Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN), said in a statement on Saturday that the gesture was also in compliance with Section 212 (1) (2) of the 1999 Constitution (amended) which empowers the governor to exercise the prerogative of mercy. The Advisory Council relied on information provided by the correctional authorities, the nature of the offence, period of incarceration, age, health…
FORMER Roma midfielder Francesco Moriero believes Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen will have to play a major role if Napoli want to succeed this season. Napoli signed Osimhen from Lille in 2020 for a club record €75million. The Super Eagles point man struggled to hit his stride in his first season because of injuries. However, Osimhen picked form last season, scoring 18 goals in 32 games for the Partenopeans. This campaign, Osimhen has been spectacular, banging in ten goals in 14 appearances. Napoli have been one of the best teams in Europe this season, scoring goals aplenty and keeping the…
VICTIMS of the December 18 2022 attack on Malagum 1 and Sokong communities in Southern Kaduna on Friday gave horrific details on how the terrorists murdered 40 villagers. Sources hinted that despite the attacks, the communities were still being threatened with calls from the terrorists, on future attacks. The victims bared their minds when a non-profit organisation, Gideon and Funmi-Para-Malla Peace Foundation, donated relief materials including 100 blankets, 10 bags of rice, 10 bags of beans, 20 bags of salt, and two bags of maize. The leader of the delegation, Gideon Para-Mallam, said it was even more frightening that one…
THE Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has urged Nigerians to support his presidential ambition. In his new year message signed by himself in Abuja, the former Vice President described the Year 2023 as a defining moment for Nigeria. “I am inspired by the compelling need to provide leadership that will propel Nigeria to greater heights, to overcome our challenges and together as one recover and rebuild a united, strong, and prosperous Nigeria.” Abubakar thanked God for His infinite mercies and congratulated all Nigerians for surviving the year’s experience. He advised Nigerians not to despair, saying…
ARSENAL’s striker Folarin Balogun is now the highest-scoring player aged 21 and under in the top five European Leagues comprising the English Premier League, Spanish La Liga, German Bundesliga, Italian Serie A and French Ligue 1. The Hale End Academy graduate bagged a brace as Stade de Reims claimed a 3-1 win over Rennes on Thursday and in doing so took his tally in the division to ten. No player classed as U21 has scored more goals than the England U21 international of Nigerian descent in Europe’s top five leagues so far this season. Balogun has overtaken Bayern Munich’s Germany World Cup…
THE Katsina State APC Gubernatorial Candidate, Dr Umar Radda, has traversed across dangerous areas known to be the stronghold of bandits’ enclaves across Batsari and Safana Local Government Areas. He went across those areas while touring wards in Safana Local Government Area during the second leg of his campaign tour. The second leg of the tour will cover eleven local government areas in Katsina Central Senatorial District. Safana is the fourth local government area he has so far covered in his ward to ward campaign tour across the state. He went through areas that were said to be no-go areas…