Not a day goes by without Lawan Zanna remembering his daughter Aisha in prayers. She was among the 276 schoolgirls kidnapped 10 years ago when Islamic extremists broke into their school in northeastern Nigeria’s Chibok village. “It makes me so angry to talk about it,” said Zanna, 55, whose daughter is among the nearly 100 girls still missing after the 2014 kidnappings that stunned the world and sparked the global #BringBackOurGirls social media campaign. The Chibok kidnapping was the first major school abduction in the West African nation. Since then, at least 1,400 students have been kidnapped, especially in the…
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Some occupants and property owners in Guzape District of the Federal Capital Territory, on Thursday, sought the Federal Government’s intervention over what they described as “life-threatening blast of rocks in the area.” A resident of the district and former Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Simon Achuba, made the call while addressing newsmen in Abuja. Achuba, who alleged that the blast was being carried out by Gilmor Construction Limited, also called on the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, to come to their aid. He said Nigeria is a member of the International Treaty and Conventions on Explosive and Blast Technique.…
The Ekiti Diaspora Relations Directorate, under the esteemed leadership of Barrister (Dr) Adeola-Adeleye Fasubaa, has garnered widespread praise for its groundbreaking inter-agency collaborations and forward-thinking integrative strategies which have continued to resonate with the vision of the Executive Governor of Ekiti, His Excellency, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji. Recognized for her visionary approach, Barrister (Dr) Fasubaa has been instrumental in fostering partnerships that are capable of propelling Ekiti State towards unprecedented growth and prosperity. In a recent statement, some groups have come forward to commend Barrister (Dr) Fasubaa for her relentless pursuit of economic, social, and cultural excellence through harnessing the potentials…
Under the dynamic leadership of Barrister (Dr) Adeola-Adeleye Fasubaa, the Ekiti Diaspora Relations Directorate has earned widespread acclaim for its pioneering inter-agency partnerships and innovative strategies aligned with the vision of Ekiti’s Executive Governor, His Excellency, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji. Barrister (Dr) Fasubaa’s visionary leadership has been instrumental in fostering alliances poised to propel Ekiti State towards unprecedented growth and prosperity. Recent commendations from various groups highlight her relentless pursuit of economic, social, and cultural excellence through harnessing the potential of the Ekiti diaspora community. Mr. Femi Akanbi-Ekitis in South Africa praised Fasubaa’s dedication to maximizing Ekiti’s global impact by fostering…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, will today (Friday) arraign controversial cross-dresser, Idris Olanrewaju Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky, before the Federal High Court in Lagos for alleged money laundering. EFCC, on Thursday, filed six counts while counts bordering on money laundering and abuse of the naira on Bobrisky. Bobrisky will be arraigned before the vacation judge, Justice Abimbola Awogboro. In the charge sheet filed by EFCC prosecutor, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), alongside seven other lawyers, Bobrisky in the first count was alleged to have tampered with the sum of N400,000 by spraying the same while dancing at a social event…
The Kano State Government has dragged the immediate past Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, his wife Hafsat Umar, and five others to court over alleged corruption charges, misappropriation, and diversion of funds during his eight-year tenure in office. The eight corruption charges running into billions of naira were contained in a charged sheet dated 3rd April, 2024 with a 15 prosecution witnesses list attached. According to the lawsuit the other respondents are Abubakar Bawuro, Umar Abdullahi Umar, Jibrilla Muhammad, Lamash Properties Ltd, Safari Textiles Ltd, and Lesage General Enterprises. The lead charge reads “That you, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje sometimes between the…
An 80-year-old man, identified as Adebola Ezekiel, and his wife, Abiodun Ezekiel, have been found dead in their apartment at Apo area in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, after they were hacked by unknown assailants. Information gathered revealed that the incident happened on Monday at the highbrow Apo Legislative Quarters in the Apo area of the FCT around 11pm. According to the information, the aged man who was on a wheel chair and his wife had their throats slit by the assailants, who used a dagger. A resident of the area, who pleaded anonymity, said that one of the…
The African Development Bank (AFDB) has barred Chinese road builder China Henan International Corporation Group (CHICO) for indulging in fraudulent activity in a project the development bank is funding in Uganda. According to Business Daily Africa, the ban on the Chinese road constructor will last for 12 months effective March 28 and will stop them from participating in any new AFDB-funded project in the continent. The Ban affected an ongoing road construction project being handled by CHICO in Kenya. An AfDB investigation revealed that the Chinese road builder engaged in fraudulent activity in the procurement of their most recent project in…
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, recently sworn in as the president of Senegal, has appointed the head of the largest opposition party as his prime minister. Ousmane Sonko, who serves as President Faye’s political mentor, shared a period of imprisonment with him just before the March elections. Both were among numerous political detainees granted amnesty by outgoing President Macky Sall. “A few hours after taking office as the president of Senegal, his excellency Faye has appointed Sonko prime minister,” the President posted on X Initially designated as the opposition’s presidential nominee, Mr. Sonko faced disqualification upon his arrest, igniting widespread protests. Throughout…
A former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has confirmed that no longer has a smooth relationship with one of his predecessors, Dr. Peter Odili. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory revealed this during an interview with journalists in Abuja on Tuesday. Wike said: “As it is today, politically, we don’t have a good relationship. “We don’t work together.” Asked the reason for this, the former Governor said: “There are some political differences.” “For me, we have finished with this stage. “It does not mean that in the next stage you will be in the same camp. “No. “He…
