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Former Governor of Kano State and Kwankwasiyya movement leader, Sen. Rabi’u Kwankwaso, emphasised that the Kano emirates issue, involving the split by former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, will be revisited.  Following the New Nigerian Peoples Party’s election victory, Kwankwaso had stated the intention to review the dethronement and division of the emirate.  In a recent interview with select radio stations in Kano, he reiterated the commitment to addressing the Kano emirates matter, acknowledging the need for discussions on whether to allow, demolish, correct, or take other actions.  Kwankwaso highlighted the contentious nature of the initial decisions, expressing the importance of addressing…

In a decisive ruling, the Supreme Court has brought closure to the legal battle surrounding the Ogun State governorship election by dismissing the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Oladipupo Adebutu.  The dismissal, based on the grounds of being unmeritorious, was accompanied by a scathing assessment of the evidence presented by Adebutu. Justice Tijani Abubakar, delivering the lead judgment, firmly rejected the appeal jointly brought by the PDP and Adebutu before the apex court.  The dismissal marked a significant milestone in the legal tussle, with Justice Abubakar emphasizing the lack of merit in the…

In a transformative initiative, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has taken significant strides through its Green Recovery Nigeria (GRN) Programme, bringing about positive change in the lives of over 1000 Nigerians and enhancing environmental sustainability by planting a staggering 276,860 tree seedlings in 2023. A statement issued by Head of Communications, NCF, Oladapo Soneye stated that the overarching objective of the GRN Programme is to actively contribute to a reforestation scheme covering 25% of Nigeria’s total landmass. Soneye added that the visionary 30-year initiative, running from 2017 to 2047, not only focuses on reforestation but also works concurrently to combat…

…Tension In Abiodun’s Camp Over Dissenting Judgement … PDP, APC In Last Minutes Horse Race Lobbying …Governance Grounded For Weeks Over Supreme Court Judgement Daud Olatunji Palpable tension has gripped leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun as the Apex Court gives a make-or-mar final judgment today, Friday, January 19, 2024. In a high-stakes legal battle, the Apex Court is set to deliver a decisive judgment today, determining the fate of Ogun State’s political landscape. The judgment follows 111 (one hundred and eleven) days of tension since the Tribunal’s…

In a landmark verdict, the Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has sentenced three individuals – Boma Thompson, Emelike Mathias, and Daniel Thankgod – to death by hanging or lethal injection. The judgement follows their conviction for conspiring to kidnap and subsequently murdering Chief Abbot Ogbobula in 2017. The Police had initially arraigned four suspects on multiple charges, including conspiracy to kidnap, kidnapping, conspiracy to murder, and murder of late Chief Abbot Ogbobula before the Rivers State High Court in 2017. Delivering the judgment on Thursday, Justice Monina Danagogo convicted only the three men, while the fourth suspect, Goodnews…

Wema Bank has refuted recent claims of distress, asserting its robust financial health and stellar performance in 2023. The bank, in a resolute statement, categorically denies the validity of media reports suggesting financial turmoil. Contrary to the speculative narratives, Wema Bank proudly highlights the overwhelming support it has garnered from satisfied customers and shareholders nationwide. The focal point of this acclaim is the unprecedented 2023 financial performance, as unveiled in the bank’s Q3 2023 Financial Results. According to these reports filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited, Wema Bank achieved a remarkable 130% surge in Profit Before Tax, soaring from N9.46bn…

In a startling revelation, Prof. Lanre Adeyemo, Chief Medical Director of Lagos University Teaching Hospital, disclosed that a staggering 75% of Nigerian pregnant women are affected by anemia, a medical condition characterized by blood shortage. Speaking during the IVON clinical trial in Lagos on Thursday, Adeyemo emphasised the severe consequences of anaemia during pregnancy, highlighting its association with increased risks of maternal and neonatal mortality. He underlined that anemia is a prevalent concern in African countries, with approximately 50% of pregnant women globally affected, and in Nigeria, the figure stands at three in five. Adeyemo pointed out that iron deficiency…

In a shocking revelation, the Sokoto State Committee for the Review of Wasteful and Unnecessary Government Assets exposed on Thursday that appointees of the immediate past governor, Aminu Tambuwal, made off with no fewer than 745 government vehicles. According to the committee, only 32 of the vehicles have been recovered, while a disturbing revelation emerged that 40 of them were smuggled into Niger Republic. The committee’s chairman, Alhaji Jelani Kalgo, presented these findings to Governor Ahmed Aliyu on Thursday. Kalgo disclosed that the committee also uncovered a case where a government property was sold for N60m, but only N30m was…

The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Gudu, Abuja, has mandated the Inspector-General of Police to pay N50 million in damages to Prof Zainab Abiola, the widow of the late Chief M. K. O. Abiola. The court found the police guilty of violating her fundamental rights by arresting and parading her while she was only in a nightgown. Justice Modupe Osho-Adebiyi, delivering the judgment, declared the detention of Prof Zainab Abiola without arraignment in court as a gross violation of her right to personal liberty. The court also emphasized that arresting her in her nightgown without allowing her to dress…

Fatai Owoseni, the Special Adviser on Security to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has refuted claims linking the recent explosion in Ibadan to Boko Haram. Addressing the media at a press conference held in the Briefing Room of the Governor’s Office in Agodi, Ibadan, Owoseni assured that the area of the incident has been secured to prevent criminal activities. Describing these claims as misinformation, Owoseni stated, “People have come out to say that Boko Haram elements have been allowed to invade Oyo State, especially Ibadan. This is incorrect. Some people have also said a helicopter flew over the place…