Gov. Fintiri pardons 18 prisoners to mark Nigeria Independence
Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has approved the release of 18 prisoners serving various jail terms in the state in commemoration of Nigeria’s 59th Independent Anniversary. The governor said in a statement on Monday, that the action was in line with the constitution which granted him the power under prerogative of mercy. The statement was […]
Fraser-Pryce wins fourth women’s 100 metres world title
Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce won her record fourth women’s 100 metres world title in Doha on Sunday in stunning style. The 32-year-old — also a two-time Olympic champion — coasted to an impressive victory in a world-leading time for the year of 10.71 seconds. Fraser-Pryce — who had dyed her hair a multi-coloured mix […]
Yellow Fever Outbreak: Katsina records 36 cases as govt commences vaccinations
By Bashir Bello – Katsina Not fewer than 36 cases of yellow fever outbreak have been recorded in Katsina State. The state has however embarked on vaccination, a proactive move to curtail the disease. Speaking during the flag-off ceremony of the vaccination in Katsina, the Deputy Governor, Mannir Yakubu who confirmed the cases, said the […]
JUST IN: Treasonable Felony: Sowore pleads not guilty to charge
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri Trial Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, ordered the detained convener of the RevolutionNow Protest, Mr. Omoyele Sowore, to enter his plea to the seven-count charge the Federal Government preferred against him. Sowore, alongside his co-defendant, Olawale Adebayo Bakare (aka Mandate), initially declined to enter their […]
59th Independence: We Are Better Together as Nigerians -APC
Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has congratulated Nigerians on the country’s 59th Independence Anniversary admonishing citizens to shun divisive tendencies as the country is better off as an indivisible entity. “We remember and salute our founding fathers who fought for the independence of our great country and also members of our […]
Independence anniversary: Nigeria far from citizens’ expectations – Atiku
Dirisu Yakubu – Abuja Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Monday lamented the slow pace of development in the country, 59 years after the attainment of political independence. Atiku, who decried Nigeria democratic experiment in a statement issued to mark the nation’s 59th independence anniversary, said Nigeria’s founding fathers would be disappointed at how bad […]
