Aminu Babba Dan’Agundi, Senior Counsel to the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has announced plans to challenge the recent Court of Appeal judgment favouring the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II. Dan’Agundi, who holds the traditional title of Sarkin Dawaki Babba of Kano Emirate, initially sought enforcement of fundamental human rights through the Federal High Court, alleging violations during the emirship dispute. Speaking at the Nassarawa Mini Palace, Dan’Agundi rejected the appellate court’s decision and vowed to seek redress at the Supreme Court. “The emirship crisis has…
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Kidnappers Kills Female Banker, Despite Ransom Payment In Anambra
Gunmen suspected to be Kidnappers have killed a female banker simply identified as Ifeoma in Anambra State after collecting ransom from the family. The unfortunate incident was disclosed by Harrison Gwamnishu, Delta State based human rights activist in a post on his official Facebook page. He said Ifeoma was killed and her body dumped along Ideani Junction in Nnobi/Alor road, Anambra State. Harrison said, “Ifeoma, a banker was kidnapped in Anambra State. Ransom was demanded and the family paid but her abductors still killed her and dumped her body around…
Read MoreCorruption: Oshiomhole To JAMB, Justify Spending N850m On Cleaning, Mosquito Control,N160m On Travels.
JAMB’s contribution may be eliminated in future budgets, the MPs suggested, unless there are strong arguments for why the organization should continue to get government support. Adams Oshiomhole, the senator from Edo North, has voiced reservations about the 2024 spending by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). JAMB registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede was questioned by Oshiomhole at the agency’s 2025 budget defense session before the National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance on the N850 million spent on cleaning, fumigation, and security last year. “You spent N1.1bn on meals and…
Read MoreAttorney General Lateef Fagbemi Visits EX-President Buhari in Daura
Honourable Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, SAN, paid a courtesy visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari today at his residence in Daura, Katsina State. 9th January 2025.
Read MoreAttorney General Lateef Fagbemi Visits EX-President Buhari in Daura
Honourable Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, SAN, paid a courtesy visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari today at his residence in Daura, Katsina State. 9th January 2025.
Read MoreGOSSIPING; A DANGER TO COMMUNITY GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT.
By Kenna Nnwere Gossiping is often perceived as a benign social phenomenon, an everyday practice where individuals share news, anecdotes, or opinions about others.* However, when examined more closely, it reveals itself to be a significant danger to community growth and development. Gossip can undermine the fabric of communities. Gossiping can indeed pose significant risks to community growth and development. *Gossip often spreads rumours and misinformation, which can lead to distrust among community members.* Trust is crucial for effective collaboration and collective action, and when it erodes, it hampers community…
Read MoreIgbo Mandate Congress Alleges Governors hijacked Ohanaeze Ndigbo Polls
A group known as the Igbo Mandate Congress has claimed that the recently concluded Ohanaeze Ndigbo Election exercise was hijacked by South-East Governors. The group, in a statement sent to POLITICS NIGERIA on Friday, signed by its Director-General, Rev. Obinna Akukwe, dsclosed that the governors conspired to keep the venue of the election secret adding that they had warned prior that the Governors were planning to install a Senator from Rivers State. It can be recalled that Senator Azuta Mbata emerged as the New President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo earlier today.…
Read MoreIgbo Mandate Congress Alleges Governors hijacked Ohanaeze Ndigbo Polls
A group known as the Igbo Mandate Congress has claimed that the recently concluded Ohanaeze Ndigbo Election exercise was hijacked by South-East Governors. The group, in a statement sent to POLITICS NIGERIA on Friday, signed by its Director-General, Rev. Obinna Akukwe, dsclosed that the governors conspired to keep the venue of the election secret adding that they had warned prior that the Governors were planning to install a Senator from Rivers State. It can be recalled that Senator Azuta Mbata emerged as the New President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo earlier today.…
Read MoreIt Pays to Serve God, Humanity, Says Ubah, As Imo Editors Honour Him
Ubomiri, Mbaitoli Local Government Area,Imo State, born philanthropist and humanitarian, Chief Polly Ubah, has called on people to always do good, because whatever one does is not only taken note of by others, but will also receive due reward at the appropriate time. The philanthropist spoke in his village of Amauburu, Ubomiri Mbaitoli Local Government Area, during the occasion of the conferment of award of excellence in “Philanthropic and”Humanitarian Services”, by members of the Imo Editors and Columnists Forum. According to him, since he took to what he described as…
Read MoreBlack Day In Nollywood As Filmaker, Chijioke Ike Reportedly Slumps, Dies During Family Meeting
The news was confirmed by his colleague, Ajemba Stanley Chibueze, popularly known as Stanley Ontop, through an Instagram post on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Stanley shared a photo of the late Chijioke and revealed that the filmmaker had attended a family meeting, where he suddenly collapsed and died in eastern Nigeria. Describing the loss as shocking and deeply painful, Stanley Ontop expressed his grief over Chijioke Ike’s unexpected death. He revealed that Chijioke was the owner of Global Golden Movies, a well-known production and marketing company in the industry. Stanley…
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