Kano PDP tussle: Sagagi lauds judgement as Gwarzo vows to challenge
Reinstated factional leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano State, led by Hon. Shehu Wada Sagagi, has lauded a Federal High Court judgement affirming its legitimacy. Speaking to newsmen shortly after the judgement on Tuesday, Sagagi said they (the faction) were grateful that the Judiciary is helping and shaping democracy in Nigeria. He said: "First of all I want...
Shehu Sani: Aspirant used hunters, vigilantes to recover N100m from delegates
The governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State, Shehu Sani, has disclosed that a House of Representatives aspirant in the state recovered over N100million from delegates after losing the ticket to represent his constituency at the green chamber in 2023. Sani, who made the disclosure via his verified Twitter handle, said the House of Reps aspirant...
Russia-Ukraine war: Latest developments
Here are the latest developments in the war in Ukraine: Russia trying to 'destroy' eastern city The governor of the eastern region of Lugansk accuses Russia of trying to "completely destroy" the city of Severodonetsk in its bid to conquer the Donbas region, near Russia's border. "They are simply erasing Severodonetsk from the face of the earth," Sergei Gaidai says on Telegram,...
Kaduna govt, Zipline secure approval to commence health supplies
The Kaduna State Government has announced that Zipline would launch operations in the state to commence health supplies using drones. This followed the agreement signed between the state government and Zipline on February 3, 2021, for the distribution of medical commodities in Kaduna State. This was disclosed by the Kaduna State Government via its Twitter handle on Wednesday. It stated: “On 3...
VIDEO: Terrorists release new footage, threaten to kill abducted train passengers
Terrorists have released a new video showing six abducted passengers of the Abuja-Kaduna-bound train in captivity. Scores of passengers were abducted by the terrorists following an attack on the Kaduna-bound train on March 28, 2022. Since the abduction of the train passengers, the terrorists have released videos and pictures showing the abductees in captivity. However, a new video released by the terrorists,...
2023: PDP gov aspirant demands refund of nomination fee
A governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party in Cross River State, Amb. Wilfred Bonse, has withdrawn from contesting the 2023 gubernatorial election, asking the PDP to refund the N21 million used to purchase the expression of interest and nomination forms. Bonse made this known in an interview with NAN in Abuja on Tuesday. The aspirant linked his demand to “unfair...
Ekweremadu withdraws from Enugu gov race
A former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, has announced his withdrawal from the Enugu State governorship race. Ekweremadu, who currently represents Enugu West Senatorial District at the Senate, made the announcement via a statement issued on Wednesday by the Director-General of Ikeoha Campaign Organisation, Hon. Charles Asogwa. The ex-Deputy Senate President stated that he would not participate in the governorship primary...
UK govt authorises Chelsea sale
The UK government, on Wednesday, announced it had given the green light to Todd Boehly's proposed takeover of Chelsea Football Club from the sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich. Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Nadine Dorries said she had issued a licence permitting the deal late on Tuesday, shortly after it won approval from the Premier League. "We...
4 Kano lawmakers dump NNPP, rejoin APC
Few days after joining the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), four members of the Kano State House of Assembly have rejoined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers, including Hon. Kabiru Ismail who represents Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso’s constituency, Madobi, announced they have rejoined the APC. The latest development was disclosed via a statement issued on Wednesday morning by the Kano...
Lagos pupil flogged by teacher over homework dies
A 12-year-old Junior Secondary School 2 pupil of Simple Faith Schools, Agbara, Lagos State, Emmanuel Amidu, has died after he was allegedly flogged by his teacher. Amidu was said to have up the ghost at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Surulere, after he was flogged by a teacher when he went to school on Thursday, May 12, 2022. The victim’s father,...
