The 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero has announced the cancellation of the durbar ceremonies he initially planned to avoid breakdown of law and order in the state. He also extended warm greetings to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, on the occasion of the Eid el Kabir celebration. This was made known in a broadcast delivered at the Nassarawa mini palace on Saturday “The cancellation of durbar activities follows security recommendations to maintain peace in the state,” he explained. Bayero in his message emphasised the importance of sacrifice and prayer during Eid, expressing hopes…
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Samuel Adesola, Abuja House of Representatives, on Saturday, clarified that the widely reported ‘draft bill seeking Nigeria’s return to regional system of government’ is just a memo or proposal from a Nigerian citizen. Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Hon. Akin Rotimi, who made this clarification, stated this in a statement titled: ‘Clarification of House position on “Draft ‘Bill’ for Regional System of Government’. He affirmed that the ‘memo or proposal’ initiated by the citizen is not before the House contrary to the reports. While enlightening Nigerians about the legislative processes and procedures, Hon. Rotimi explained that there…
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday, replaced Mamman Ahmadu with Mr Ayodeji Gbeleyi as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Bureau of Public Procurement. Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this in two separate statements on Saturday. The statement said the directive is part of a larger reorganization effort in the public procurement system to reposition the agency for greater efficiency and transparency. It added that the former BPP Director-General has been directed to hand over to the most senior officer in the Bureau, pending the appointment of a new Director-General. Tinubu thanked Ahmadu for his…
Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Adeyemi Adaramodu, has denied a media report of an alleged plan by the Senate to include a clause for the seizure of States’ and local government councils’ funds in the New Minimum Wage Bill to be proposed by President Bola Tinubu. A national daily had reported that the National Assembly include in the awaited bill a clause to sanction states or LGAs that may refuse to pay the new minimum wage that would propose the seizure of statutory monthly allocation accruable from the Federation Account after the new minimum wage Bill…
Finidi George has resigned from his position as the head coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles team. Finidi reportedly took the decision on Saturday, a few days after the Nigeria Football Federation, announced plans to bring in a foreign technical adviser. Finidi’s exit was confirmed by former Eagles media officer, Toyin Ibitoye, on his X account. Ibitoye wrote, “News just in: Finidi George @FinidiGeorge_FG has resigned from his @NGSuperEagles manager position.” George was only appointed on April 29, 2024, to replace Jose Peseiro, whose contract expired in February. During his very brief tenure, George who is the former Enyimba boss, oversaw…
Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, the 16th Emir of Kano, has spoken about the ongoing tussle between him and the deposed Emir, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero. Both Emirs are laying claim to the throne. While Sanusi was reinstated by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, Bayero is contesting his dethronement in the court. Governor Yusuf had dethroned Bayero and four other Emirs and ordered them to hand over power within 48 hours. But Bayero, who was out of Kano at the time the order was given, returned and moved into the mini palace in Nasarawa. Irked by the development, Governor Yusuf ordered his…
President Bola Tinubu has felicitated Muslims on the celebration of the 2024 Eid-el-Kabir, saying it denotes sacrifice, faith and obedience to the will of the Almighty. He advised the Muslim faithful to reflect on the essence of the occasion while praying that Allah accepts their supplications and acts of obedience. President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, stated this in a statement. He also prayed that the sacrifices and great expectations of citizens will not come to nought. According to the statement, “President Bola Tinubu celebrates with the Muslim Ummah on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Kabir, an event…
Armed men, on Friday, who abducted the Managing Director of Fouani Company along with three Lebanese while travelling by boat in Lagos, have demanded a $1.5m ransom. Fouani company represents both LG and Hisense in Nigeria. The victims, whose identities have yet to be ascertained, were allegedly abducted around Falomo Bridge while traveling from Apapa to Victoria Island. It was however learnt that the kidnappers had reached out, demanding ransom the $1.5m ransom before release the victims. Already, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, has confirmed the development. He said that the police were already investigating the…
National Assembly may be considering stringent measures and sanctions against states, local governments, and the Organised Private Sector that may want to default in the payment of the approved minimum wage, it has been learnt. Senate and the House of Representatives, in enacting the laws for the full compliance of concerned entities with the new minimum wage, a source told Punch that allocations of states and local governments that fail to comply with the new minimum wage may be recommended for seizure and forfeiture in the proposed legislation. This is coming on the heels of the announcement by the National…
Amid economic hardship, sex workers are utilising social media platforms to conduct their ‘businesses’, defying stigma and embracing digital hook-ups as a means of survival, GODFREY GEORGE writes Confidence Oge’s room looked unkempt. The online pleasure worker had advertised her services in a TikTok post, calling for men to patronise her online business – online sex work. A large cream-coloured pleasure toy stood on what looked like a wooden table. An unlabelled bottle of syrup sat nearby. A close look revealed it was a bottle of lubricant. Wigs, multiple coloured bags, clothes and wrappers were scattered all over the room,…