The Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, is probing a former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwakwanso, over alleged N2.5bn pension fraud. It was gathered that Kwakwanso was invited and had been grilled by EFCC interrogators over the development. A source in the anti-graft agency familiar with the matter but had no authourisation to speak, said,…
The Organised Labour has said it may begin a nationwide strike from Monday, June 3, over a new minimum wage. This is as the tripartite committee on a new national minimum wage, NNMW, reconvenes today. Organised labour sources said that a nationwide strike might start on Monday, depending on the outcome of today’s meeting. According…
Palpable fear has enveloped the ancient city of Kano as the two contending Emirs- the reinstated Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II and the dethroned Emir Aminu Ado Bayero, announced their plans to pray Jumaat prayers at the Palace Central Mosque. It was reported that Emir Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, who resides in the Palace, and is…
Lagos Sate Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appointed Samuel Egube as the new deputy chief of staff. Gboyega Akosile, chief press secretary to the governor, announced the appointment on Wednesday on his X page. Akosile said Egube would replace the late Gboyega Soyannwo, the former deputy chief of staff, who died on May 15 after a…
Popular talking drummer and the cultural ambassador of the Ooni of Ife, Aralola Olamuyiwa, also known as Ara, has recalled her journey to playing the talking drum. Ara, who is Africa’s first female talking drummer, recounted how she was told that playing the talking drum might prevent her from having children. She said this on…
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has summoned the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho; and the Chief Judge of Kano State High Court, Justice Dije Aboki; over conflicting interim injunctions regarding the Kano Emirate, causing uncertainty in the state. Conflicting court orders have trailed the Kano Emirate…
Nigerian Afrobeat artiste, Tiwa Savage, has opened up about her experiences filming her debut movie, “Water and Garri,” particularly focusing on the intimate scenes and her commitment to staying in character. In a recent interview, Savage discussed the film’s conclusion, its romantic elements, and her plans for future acting projects. Regarding what drew her to…
President Bola Tinubu has assented to the National Anthem Bill 2024 reverting to the old national anthem, “Nigeria, we hail thee”. “This morning, Mr President signed into an Act of Parliament, the newly passed National Anthem 2024,” Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, said on Wednesday at a joint session of the National Assembly marking the Silver…
The Senate has pardoned and recalled Bauchi Central Senator, Abdul Ahmed Ningi. Ningi was suspended for three months on March 12, 2024, for accusing the Senate of budget padding. The recall process was initiated after a motion moved by Deputy Minority Leader Sen. Abba Moro, who expressed regret on behalf of the suspended senator. Sen….
The Presidency has described the statement that President Bola Tinubu will address a joint session of the National Assembly on May 29 as false and unauthorised. The Presidency said that the Office of President Tinubu was not involved in the planning of the event. It will be recalled that the Special Adviser to the President…
