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28 Aug
Worried by the large-scale revenue leakage and financial crimes within the government setting, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Wednesday directed the immediate closure of all accounts linked to Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in the state. Yusuf issued the directive during an interactive session with managers of the state Internal Revenue Service (IRS) at the…
29 May
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has issued a ban on all forms of public demonstrations within the state, imposing stringent restrictions on gatherings intended for protests. In a statement released by his Media and Publicity Director, Sanusi Bature, on Wednesday, the governor cited his authority as the chief security officer of the state for…
24 May
It was a moment of jubilation on Friday in Kano as Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf officially issued Muhammadu Sanusi II a letter of appointment at the Government House. Amid a mammoth crowd of government functionaries, traditional and religious rulers, and well-wishers filling the symbolic African House to the brim, the former Governor of the Central…
23 May
The Department of State Service (DSS) on Thursday, denied media reports alleging that it invaded the Emir of Kano’s Palace, saying it is untrue. The state Director, DSS, Mr Muhammad Alhassan, said this when he spoke with newsmen in Kano. Alhassan said that the DSS only deployed its personnel to the palace as part of…
20 May
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has vowed to sign a death warrant for Shafiu Abubakar if he is convicted of murder in the mosque explosion at Gadan village, Gezawa Local Government Area of the state. Abubakar was arrested after setting the local mosque ablaze on Wednesday during early morning prayers, leaving 24 members of…
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The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo at an illegal oil bunkering site in the Niger Delta region. The arrest, which sparked widespread concern and condemnation, occurred during an operation against oil theft and pipeline vandalism. The confirmation follows public outcry over Soyombo’s detention, with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism…
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Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has discharged and acquitted 50 individuals, including four women, accused
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On Tuesday, November 26, 2024, FXCG reaffirmed its commitment to education and community development by conducting a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) visit to Kuramo Primary School, Victoria Island, Lagos. The initiative showcased the company’s dedication to empowering communities and inspiring the next generation through impactful support and engagement. The visit was a vibrant event, filled…
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The Lagos division Court of Appeal, on Friday, discharged and acquitted a Medical Director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, Dr Olufemi Olaleye who was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for defilement and sexual assault by penetration of a minor, his wife's niece. The appellate court held that the trial court erred in convicting Dr…
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The Labour Party presidential flag bearer in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, will, on Saturday, deliver the convocation lecture
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Gimba Ya’u, former Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) and an in-law of Nigeria's former president
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A boat carrying over 200 passengers capsized along the Dambo-Ebuchi sections of River Niger in the early hours of Friday. According to Channels Television, this accident claimed the lives of many passengers. People at the accident scene said the boat was transporting market women, farm labourers, and others to the Katcha weekly market. Although…