When you see corruption being rewarded and honesty becoming self-sacrifice, you may know that your society is doomed”. – Ayn Rand. Of course “Honesty pays, but it doesn’t seem to pay enough…
Author: Salisu Hamisu Ali
Appeal Court judgment : Police vow to provide security in Kano
The Police Command in Kano State on Wednesday assured the residents of the state of safety before, during and after the Appeal Courts judgement on the Governorship election in the state. The…
Why we cancelled visa of 264 Nigerian passengers on arrival – Saudi Embassy
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Nigeria has clarified why it cancelled the visa of all the 264 passengers who arrived in Jeddah from Nigeria on Air Peace. PRIME TIME NEWS…
Resolution of Joint Arab/Islamic Extraordinary Summit on Israel Aggression Against Palestinian People
The Joint Arab Islamic Extraordinary Summit, which concluded in Riyadh on Saturday, adopted the following resolution: We, the leaders of the states and governments of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and…
FCE Yola share palliatives to contract staff, Security guards & Cleaners to cushion hardship
From Umar Dankano,Yola. In an effort to cushion the impact of economic hardship in the country, the management of Federal College of Education (FCE) Yola has again distributed food item to it’s…
Kano Health Commissioner Urges Agencies To Emulate KSCHMA’s Service Charter
Kano State commissioner for health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf has called on the Agencies under the ministry to emulate the efforts of Kano State Contributory Health Management Agency ( KSCHMA) to develop…
JUST IN: Saudi Arabia to support CBN with substantial FX deposit, says FG
Saudi Arabia says it will help Nigeria revamp its refineries and provide foreign exchange to the country to support the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) ongoing forex reforms. Mohammed Idris, the minister…
Israel/Hamas war: Falana wants Amnesty International to demand justice
Mr Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has tasked Amnesty International to lead the human rights community to demand justice in the war between Israel and Hamas. Falana, also a…
Abuja cabbing system to end the epidemic of one-chance robbery
By Law Mefor A young lawyer colleague of mine at The Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts (TAS) called me in despair a few days ago during the night. In a…
KNSG Poised To Settle Death Benefits Of Public Service Workers From 2016 To Date
Kano State Government under the astute leadership of His Excellency, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf had earmarked some funds to settle death benefits to dependants of all public service workers who died from…
NSCDC arrests phone snatchers, Intercepts Akuskura in Kano
The Kano State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested three suspected vandals, two phone snatchers, and intercepted 13 bags of a new psychoactive substance called “Akuskura”….
Bayelsa Elections : INEC moves sensitive materials to LGAs
The Independent Electoral Commision (INEC) on Thursday distributed sensitive election materials to all the eight local government areas in Bayelsa ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. Mr Wilfred Ifogah, Head of Voter Education…
Demolishing: Kano File Appeal And Stay Of Actions Against N30Bn Compensation To Victims, AG
The Kano State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Haruna Isa Dederi, has said that the Kano State Government has filed an appeal against the N30 Billion punitive and compensation judgment…
Governorship Election: Stay away from Kogi, Imo, Bayelsa, military warn troublemakers
The Defence Headquarters has warned troublemakers to “stay away from the Nov. 11 governorship elections in Kogi, Imo and Bayelsa or face injurious consequences from the military.” The Director, Defence Media Operations,…
Fear and uncertainty grips workers over illegal occupation of quarters in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano,Yola. The ongoing retrieval exercise of government houses from illegal occupants by a joint taskforce Committee is creating serious acrimony,fear and uncertainty among the civil servants in Adamawa state. Recalled…
Diploma Run by Universities: Misplaced Priority in Education
Many things can go wrong while we see them as right, and the most dangerous of all is when things go wrong in the activities of education. For truth, when you find…
The Fentanyl Crisis: Fact or Fable?
Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, has gained notoriety in recent years due to its potent nature and involvement in the opioid crisis. Originally developed for medical purposes to alleviate severe pain, fentanyl has…
AFCON 2023: CAF to launch online ticket sales Nov. 11
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) said it will launch online tickets sales for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023 on Nov. 11. A statement on the CAF…
Alleged sex scandal: Ensure speedy trial of suspended Law Dean– says ex prosecutor
A former prosecutor, Mr Nkereuwem Abraham, has called for the speedy prosecution of Prof. Cyril Ndifon, suspended Dean, Faculty of Law University of Calabar (UNICAL), accused of sexual harassment. The News Agency…
Kebbi Government Procures N179m Water Treatment Chemicals
Water treatment chemicals worth N179 million have been procured by the Kebbi State Government for the Birnin Kebbi, Argungu, Yauri, and Zuru Water Treatment plants. This information was disclosed to newsmen in…
Kano Hisbah dismisses officer for supporting immorality
The Kano State Hisbah Board has dismissed one of its commandant’s for compromising and sabotaging the fight against immorality and social vices in the state. The Commandant General of Hisbah, Sheikh Aminu…
Tinubu victory: Activist commends quick justice delivery
The quick dispensation of the judicial process culminating in the triumph of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress(APC) has been highlighted as another plus in our democratic search for…
Sani Abacha’s loots: Who will recover the loot of other Nigerian leaders? By Law Mefor
The plunder of the nation’s treasury by the late General Sani Abacha, who passed away on June 8, 1998, leaves a great deal of unresolved issues. After taking over in 1993, Nigerian…
Nigerians to track implementation of Federal Government projects – Idris
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has said that Nigerians will soon be able to monitor and track the implementation of federal government projects. The Minister stated this during…
President Tinubu mourns Islamic scholar, Sheikh Yusuf Ali
President Bola Tinubu has expressed grief over the death of foremost Islamic scholar, Sheikh Yusuf Ali, who died in the early hours of Monday, at 73. The President sent a message of…