Kano High Court has sentenced a Chinese to death
The Kano State High Court has sentenced a Chinese national, Frank Geng-Quangrong, to DEATH BY HANGING for the murder of his 22 year old girlfriend, Ummu-kalthum Buhari Sani. Recall that Quangrong allegedly killed his former girlfriend, Buhari, following a misunderstanding. Quangrong was accused of culpable homicide in the death of his girlfriend, Buhari, but denied […]
Nominees For The 10th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards
As anticipation reaches a fever pitch for the 10th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, organizers have unveiled the nominees for this year’s award categories. The nominee announcement, aired on Sunday, 24th March 2024, on all Africa Magic channels, has sparked excitement among fans across the continent. The prestigious awards ceremony, set to […]
UN Security Council passes resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire
The UN Security Council has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, after the US did not veto the measure in a shift from its previous position. It also demanded the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. It is the first time the council has called for a ceasefire since the war began last […]
NSA confirms escape of Binance executive
The Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) has confirmed the arrest of a personnel responsible for the escape from lawful custody, Nadeem Anjarwalla, an executive of cryptocurrency platform, Binance. Anjarwalla is a suspect in the Federal Government’s ongoing probe into Binance activities in Nigeria. But the NSA Office said in a Monday statement by […]
FEC approves a 10% percent youth quota for government posts
The Federal Executive Council has approved the institutionalization of a 10 percent youth quota in all government appointments and an equitable young women representation. Minister of Youths, Dr Jamila Ibrahim, who disclosed this at the end of the 4th FEC meeting, on Monday, said that the council also approved the restructure of the Nigerian Youth […]
FEC approves RHIDF to facilitate development
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) chaired by President Bola Tinubu, has approved the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund to facilitate effective infrastructure development across the pivotal areas of agriculture, transportation, ports, aviation, energy, healthcare, and education in Nigeria. Briefing state house correspondents after the FEC meeting, the Special Assistant to the President on Revenue and […]
No Ransom was paid for the release of Kuriga students
The Minister of Information says No Ransom was paid for the release of Kuriga students. Speaking after yesterday’s FEC meeting, the minister also clarified that all the 137 pupils kidnapped were safely released. Our correspondent, Raliat Adenekan reports that the minister said President Tinubu also charged the security agencies to step up their efforts to […]
Team Nigeria finishes second on medals table in 13th African Games
The Federal Government has hailed the outstanding performance of Team Nigeria in the just concluded 13th African Games in Ghana. Team Nigeria finished second on the medals table behind Egypt with 47 gold, 33 silver and 40 bronze medals. The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh, who conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s congratulatory message […]
University workers end warning strike
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities has announced the end of its seven-day warning strike, to give more room for government to do the needful. President of the association, Mr Mohammed Ibrahim, who made the declaration at a virtual stakeholders’ forum, blamed the present state of things on the government’s attitude toward the education […]
DHQ Confirms rescued 137 Kuriga school pupils in Zamfara
The Armed Forces of Nigeria on Sunday confirmed that collaboration with local authorities and government agencies across the country led to the rescue of 137 pupils of LEA School Kuriga in Chikun LG of Kaduna State. The Director Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, in statement revealed that the victims comprising of 76 females […]
