Inuwa Yahaya sets up committee to assess damages arising from Billiri crisis
By Ben Ngwakwe Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has approved the constitution of a committee to assess damages done as a result of the crisis in Billiri local government area of the state. The Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi who conveyed the Governor’s approval on Tuesday in a press statement […]
Court orders driver to pay N220m compensation for causing death of 3 family members
An Upper Shari’a Court sitting in Kano on Tuesday ordered a 40-year-old driver, Sani Abubakar, to pay N220 million as compensation for causing the death of three family members. Abubakar, who lives at Kurna Quarters Kano, was convicted on a count charge of causing death by dangerous driving. The Presiding Judge, Malam Ibrahim Sarki-Yola, ordered […]
Reps urge research institutes to patent, commercialise products
The House of Representatives Committee on Science and Research Institutes has asked heads of science and Technology research Institutes, to obtain patent rights for the results of their research and commercialise the same.
Reggae great Bunny Wailer dies at 73
Reggae legend Bunny Wailer, who co-founded The Wailers with Bob Marley in the 1960s, died Tuesday in Kingston at the age of 73, the Jamaican government said. [ALSO READ] S.H.O.C.K.E.R: Elderly woman dies in Japan days after receiving Pfizer vaccine No cause of death was given but the culture ministry said Wailer — his real name […]
ASUU declares indefinite strike in Taraba Varsity
…. We have addressed 75% of their demands, strike unnecessary – School Management By Femi Bolaji The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Taraba State University chapter, Tuesday declared an indefinite strike after a meeting of the association. Addressing newsmen shortly after the meeting, the Institution’s ASUU Chairman, Dr. Samuel Shikaa, said the association resolved […]
Sex offenders in the Catholic Church
The Catholic Church has been shaken by a string of child sex abuse scandals. In France on Tuesday, the head of an independent enquiry investigating church child abuse said there might have been up to 10,000 victims since 1950. Here are some high-profile cases around the world: – United States – In February 2019 Pope […]
Breaking: Anambra Govt declares ‘gun-wielding herdsmen’ as ‘criminals’
…bans itinerant herders in the state By Vincent Ujumadu Anambra State governor, Chief Willie Obiano Tuesday declared herdsmen carrying guns as criminals and banned them from passing through the state. Addressing a security meeting comprising security operatives, traditional rulers, youths and other stakeholders in the 181 communities in the state, Obiano said it was unwise […]
Fuel queues: It’s artificial scarcity – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says that the current fuel scarcity and queues noticed at filling stations in Abuja and some parts of the country are artificial.
Obiano declares gun-wielding herdsmen criminals, bans itinerant herders in Anambra
Anambra State governor, Chief Willie Obiano yesterday declared herdsmen carrying guns as criminals and banned them from passing through the state.
Okowa reiterates commitment towards infrastructural development
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta, on Tuesday said his administration would continue to embark on infrastructure development that would benefit people of the state.
Family of 14-year-old boy detained by police for alleged rape petitions NASS, others
The family of a 14-year old boy detained by police since Feb. 5, in spite of court order to release him, on Tuesday called on the National Assembly to intervene in the matter. The family, in the petition written by its lawyer, Ishaka Dikko, SAN, and sent to the I-G; the Chairman, PSC; the Chairman, […]
