The Federal Government has insisted that it did not pay ransom to secure the release of the 137 schoolchildren kidnapped from Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the remarks on Monday, shortly after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa,…
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…
Dayo Adeneye, a Prolific, Creative, Skillful, Exceptionally talented radio and TV presenter and music producer, is the music producer and entertainment entrepreneur who founded the record label, Kennis Music with Kenny Ogungbe in 2000. Born Adedayo Olumide Adeneye, on March 23, 1960 at Odogbolu, Ogun State, West- ern Nigeria. “D1” as he’s famously called and…
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…
Veteran Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor, has died after a prolonged illness, at the age of 62. This was disclosed by a social commentator, Morris Monye, via his X handle, on Sunday. Muonagor was said to have suffered kidney failure and was on dialysis. The sudden news of his demise comes just few days after a viral…
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…
Nollywood actress, Iheme Nancy has revealed that she is ready to sacrifice herself if doing that will make Nigeria great again. The film maker stated that she will gladly offer up her life if it will make Nigeria a better country again. “If sacrificing a virgin will make Nigeria great again, then I’m ready to…
