FORMER FINANCE MINISTER, SARDUNAN SOKOTO ABUBAKAR ALHAJI PASSES ON AT 87
Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji, Nigeria’s former Minister of Finance and the Sardaunan Sokoto, is dead. Family sources confirmed to THISDAY on Thursday that the elder statesman passed away in Abuja. He was 87 years old. Alhaji began his public service career as a career civil servant and rose to become Permanent Secretary in the Ministries of […]
EMIR OF ILORIN LOSES YOUNGER SISTER, ALHAJA AFUSAT SULU-GAMBARI-MAIYAKI
One of the younger sisters of the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaja Afusat Sulu-Gambari-Maiyaki, has passed on. She died on Wednesday in Ilorin after a brief ilness. Alhaja Afusat was until her death the widow of the late Magaji Maiyaki of Ilorin, Alhaji Musa Maiyaki. This is contained in a statement issued by the Emir’s Spokesman, […]
[PHOTOS] Ex-Kwara Grand Khadi, Justice Idris Haroon with KWASU Don, Prof. Jamiu At EMIRATE 98.5 FM
KWARA NUJ INAUGURATES NEW CORRESPONDENTS’ CHAPEL EXECUTIVE, MENDS RELATIONSHIP
The Kwara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists and its Correspondents’ Chapel have restored full working ties following the inauguration of the Chapel’s newly elected executive committee. The swearing-in, held on Wednesday in Ilorin, was conducted by the Kwara NUJ Chairman, Abdullateef Ahmed. The new executive is led by Abiola Azeez as Chairman […]
COAS SHAIBU APPROVES NEW GOCs FOR 9 DIV ILORIN, 10 DIV JALINGO, OTHERS
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the appointment of General Officers Commanding (GOCs) for the newly established Nigerian Army Divisions. The appointments follow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval for the establishment of four additional Divisions as part of efforts to strengthen the Army’s force structure, expand operational reach, and improve […]
LAGOS POLICE BOSS DECORATES DR OPEYEMI OJO PROMOTED TO SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, on Tuesday decorated Dr. Opeyemi Ojo with his new rank following his promotion from Inspectorate Cadre to Superintendent of Police. The decoration ceremony was held at the Command Headquarters, Ikeja. It was in line with the recommendation of the IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu and approval […]
GOV IDRIS CONVENES SECURITY SUMMIT TO TACKLE THREATS ACROSS KEBBI
Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has convened a high-level security meeting with heads of security agencies and key stakeholders to strengthen measures for protecting lives and property across the state. The meeting held at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi, had in attendance representatives of the Military, Nigeria Police, DSS, NSCDC, NDLEA, vigilante groups, officials […]
OSUN APC RAISES ALARM OVER PLANNED PROTEST TO DISRUPT INEC CHAIRMAN’S VISIT
The Osun State APC Governorship Campaign Council has alerted security agencies and the public to what it described as a plot to disrupt the visit of INEC Chairman, Prof. Ojo Amupitan, to the state on Wednesday. In a statement by the Head of its Media and Publicity Committee, Oluremi Omowaiye, the Council said it received […]
TINUBU DIRECTS SECURITY FORCES TO HUNT KADUNA ATTACKERS, FREE ABDUCTED VICTIMS
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the Armed Forces, Nigeria Police and intelligence agencies to intensify operations in Kaduna State to hunt down the attackers of Naridon Village in Kamaru Ward, Kauru Local Government Area. The President gave the directive on Tuesday while condemning Monday’s attack that killed about 30 residents, including women and children. […]
ONDO LAWMAKERS ACCUSE SPEAKER OLADIJI OF STALLING HOUSE ACTIVITIES
The crisis in the Ondo State House of Assembly has deepened as some lawmakers accused Speaker Hon. Olamide Oladiji of stalling legislative activities. The lawmakers alleged that the House has held only four plenary sittings in the last seven months, saying the situation has slowed lawmaking and oversight. “Whenever he notices there are issues, he […]
