The Federal Government says it has invited Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, over his comments on the activities of bandits in the country. This was disclosed by the Minister of Information and Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on Monday while addressing journalists at the State House, Abuja. Idris said Gumi is not above the law, noting…
One of the two Binance Executives detained in Nigeria for alleged tax evasion and other offences, Nadeem Anjarwalla, has reportedly escaped from custody. It will be recalled that the Federal Government detained the two Senior Executives of Binance in February. The arrest came amidst efforts by the Government to rein in speculation on the Naira…
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has distanced controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi from the release of the school children abducted in Kuriga area of the state. Sani said Gumi had offered to negotiate with the bandits for the release of the student but was not involved. It will be recalled that bandits had…
The World Institute for Peace has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal Government on Saturday, requesting security forces to arrest and question Sheikh Ahmad Gumi to ascertain his involvement in the country’s insecurity. In a statement issued in Osogbo on Saturday, the group’s chairman, Lamina Kamiludeen, questioned the Islamic scholar’s constant outbursts against the…
The Kaduna State  Government has announced the release of the 137 school children kidnapped from Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area, Kaduna State. The state governor, Senator Uba Sani, who made the disclosure on Sunday in a statement he signed and released to newsmen, commended President Bola Tinubu, and the Nigerian Army for their roles in…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked well wishers not to commemorate his birthday with pomp and pageantry as he turns 72on Friday March 10th 9, 2024. Tinubu, who spoke through his aide, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy on Sunday, said the day will be another important milestone in his life as a…
President Bola Tinubu has said that those alleging embellishments in the 2024 budget did not understand arithmetic. It will be recalled that the 2024 budget was shrouded in controversy following allegations by Senator Abdul Ningi representing Bauchi Central, saying over N3.7 trillion in the budget could not be traced to any project. The allegations, which…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has raised concerns over the National Assembly’s persistent summoning of his appointees, warning that such actions could disrupt their primary duties and hinder service delivery to the public. During a Ramadan fast-breaking event in Abuja on Wednesday, March 20, Tinubu emphasized the necessity of oversight in maintaining transparency and accountability in…
Dr Richard Somiari, Director of Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre has said that the result of the autopsy conducted on the remains of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad would be ready in the next three or four weeks. He gave the hint while testifying during a coroner’s inquest into the…
One of the buildings affected by the fire that engulfed buildings at Dosumu Market in the Idumota area of Lagos State on Wednesday has collapsed. It was earlier reported that fire razed three buildings at the intersection of Nnamdi Azikiwe and Docemo in Idumota. Giving an update on the situation, the Lagos State Fire and…
