From Ahmed Muh’d Danasabe, Lokoja Police in Kogi State have rescued five kidnapped victims from their abductors. William Aya, the state Police Public Relation Officer on Friday confirmed the rescue of the victims in a statement. The victims were kidnapped on May 17, 2024 while on transit along Ajaokuta-Adogo road. Aya , said police operatives attached to Adogo Division led by SP Yusuf Hantsi, in collaboration with the local vigilantes rescued the victims on Thursday According to him, the operatives while on rescue mission, combed the bush and invaded the kidnappers camp. “The hoodlums engaged the team in a gun…
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By Musa Kutama, Calabar Governor Bassey Otu has restated his administration’s commitment to supporting security agencies to exterminate the remaining small pockets of crime in Cross River State. The Governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, made the pledge, Friday, when he received the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of South-South, DIG Sokari Pedro and his team in Calabar. Applauding the collaborative efforts of the Police and other security agencies in combating crime and insecurity in the State, Governor Otu assured the high-powered delegation of his administration’s readiness to support the police with Hi-Tech…
By Hassan Muhammad Kano State Council of Ulamas has waded into the emirship tussle in Kano State, calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently intervene so as to ensure maintenance of peace and tranquility in the state. The Ulamas also called on all the parties involved to exercise restraint and allow the law to take its course. In a statement made available to journalists in Kano, the Islamic scholars insisted that: “Mr. President as the leader of the nation should not allow the contest for a royal stool to degenerate to violence. “We are calling on Mr. President to…
By Hassan Muhammad Nigerian Bar Association, Kano branch has described the deployment of soldiers to enforce court order by federal government as unconstitutional The state Chairman, Sagir Suleiman Gezawa also condemned the federal government for interfering in the affairs of the state. The association also cautioned the political office holders and security agencies to follow the due process, adding that the court must be obeyed to the letter over the matter. The statement issued today read, “The Kano Branch of the NBA is following with keen interest the development regarding the Repeal of Kano Emirate Council Law 2019. “As a…
By Usman Gwadabe The Director General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Lamin Rabi’u Danbappa, expressed appreciation for the assistance provided by Lotus Bank for this year’s Hajj exercises. Alhaji Danbappa revealed that the bank supplied over 2,500 umbrellas, water jugs, and handbags for the benefit of the pilgrims from the state. In his speech, the Branch Manager of Lotus Bank, Hotoro Branch, Alhaji Adam Abal-Bashar Ahmed, stated that they were at the board to present these items to the pilgrims. Alhaji Ahmed urged the pilgrims to make good use of these items to achieve the intended purpose.…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman Kano State deputy governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, on Saturday, accused the former governor of the state, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, with the backing of the National Security Adviser’s office, for orchestrating the “smuggling” of the dethroned Emir, Aminu Ado Bayero, back into the state. He spoke while briefing journalists at the Emir’s palace in the early hours of Saturday after, along with himself and the state governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf escorted the Emir, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II to the palace in the late hours of Friday. The Triumph, yesterday, reports that the state House of…
National Anthem as comic interlud By Dominic Kidzu It is profoundly amazing that the National Assembly believes that the number one key to Nigeria’s development and happiness is the national anthem. Aren’t these guys simply lovely? Who would have thought that they will have so much presence of mind to throw in a bit of comedy to lighten the burden on the shoulders of Citizen Nigeria. Shouldn’t they try making skits? Being always driven by the need for a quick buck, skit making should very well suit their temperament, wouldn’t you say. Like mighty Akpabio in red regalia dancing on…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has ordered the immediate arrest of the former Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, for creating tension in the state. The former Emir was smuggled into Kano city last night in an attempt to forcefully return to the palace two days after being deposed by the Governor. In a statement issued by Mr. Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the spokesperson to the Governor, it was confirmed that the new Emir, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, arrived at the palace in the company of the Governor, the Deputy Governor, the Speaker of…
…Issues 48 hours for former emirs to vacate palaces By Rabiu Sanusi Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has declared the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as 16th Emir of Kano state. Governor Yusuf also issued 48 hours to Aminu Ado Bayero and four other former first class chiefs to vacate their palaces and hand over all emirates property to the office of the Deputy Governor. In a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, said the governor made the declaration shortly after assenting the newly passed Kano State Emirate (Repeal) bill into Law today. The new…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Nigeria and Benin Republic have finalized arrangements to strengthen economic and social relations by building strong cooperation through the promotion of a bi-national commission between the two countries that will facilitate free flow of trade. Nigeria Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar who led the Nigerian delegation to the meeting at the Sagbana border post in Benin Republic, said the consultative meeting was mandated by President Bola Tinubu and President, Patrice Talon, of Benin Republic in line with the ECOWAS Treaty and the Africa Continental free trade area. Available data reveal that, trade between…