Written by The Kano State Government has ordered the police to remove the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero from the Nassarawa mini palace. This comes after a Federal High Court in Kano, on Thursday, June 20, nullified the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano. The court also nullified all the actions … Continue reading “Kano government issues fresh eviction notice to Ado Bayero”
Reckitt Nigeria, a global leader in health, hygiene, and nutrition, recently held the closing ceremony of the Fight for Access to W.A.S.H Accelerator Programme in Lagos. The event marked the successful conclusion of this initiative, which aims to address critical health challenges in Nigeria through collaboration and innovation. The event featured a documentary showcasing the journey … Continue reading “Reckitt Nigeria concludes successful WASH Accelerator programme, awards N37.8M seed funding to six social businesses”
Suspected armed robbers stormed Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State in the early hours of Thursday, June 20, 2024. The robbers reportedly gained access to the school premises through the back that was not fenced in an attempt to rob students. Some students of the private university founded by the Urhobo Advancement Foundation (UAF) raised the alarm … Continue reading “Police foil attempted robbery on Delta varsity”
The late actor was a father to 5 children, including CAA Media Finance exec Roeg Sutherland. Born in New Brunswick, Canada, Donald studied drama and engineering at Victoria University in Toronto. He later abandoned his engineering aspirations by moving to London, where he enrolled at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. In the mid-’60s, Donald … Continue reading “‘Hunger Games’ star Donald Sutherland is dead”
Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with the alleged abduction and killing of Magnus Okeke, a student of Alex-Ekwueme Federal University (AE-FUNAI), in Ikwo Local Government Area of the state. The spokesman of the command, DSP Joshua Ukandu, confirmed the arrest on Thursday, June 20, 2024, in Abakaliki. Yes, we have commenced an … Continue reading “Four arrested over abduction and murder of Ebonyi varsity student”
Chairmen Bappa Shinge of Auyo Local Government Area (LGA), Bala Usman-Chamo of Dutse LGA, Ahmed Rufai of Gumel LGA, and Shehu Sule-Udi of Ringim LGA in Jigawa state, who were suspended by the state house of assembly on March 6 for alleged misconduct, negligence, and improper use of public funds as determined by the Committee … Continue reading “Jigawa Assembly lifts suspension of four council chairmen”
A soldier has reportedly stabbed a mechanic identified as Yellow Bobo to death during an argument in Kugbo mechanic village along the Keffi-Abuja road, Abuja. The soldier reportedly fled the scene after the incident, leaving behind his car which was set ablaze by an angry mob. The Nation reported that mechanics and spare parts sellers had hurriedly … Continue reading “Soldier stabs mechanic to death in Abuja”
A pregnant woman simply identified as Mrs. Ogunbunmi has been abducted by gunmen in Abeokuta, Ogun state capital. Ogunbunmi who is due for delivery was abducted after leaving her home in Oke Lantoro, to the State Hospital, Ijaiye, Abeokuta. Her husband, Ogunbunmi Lateef, said he had received a WhatsApp message notifying him of his wifes kidnap … Continue reading “Gunmen abduct pregnant woman in Ogun”
Friends and family searched for missing hajj pilgrims on Wednesday, June 19, as the death toll surged past 900. Relatives who couldn’t reach their loved ones scoured hospitals and pleaded online for news after temperatures hit 51.8 degrees Celsius (125 Fahrenheit) in Mecca, Islams holiest city, on Monday, June 17. About 1.8 million people from all over … Continue reading “Hajj death toll passes 900 after temperatures soared”
An Indiana man stabbed his own son in the heart during an argument over dirty dishes in the sink, police say. The incident happened on Friday, June 14, at their home. Timothy Ray Lisby, 59, faces an initial charge of aggravated battery and is being held without bond, according to Marion County Jail records. A family friend who witnessed the … Continue reading “Dad stabs son to death in fight over dirty dishes”