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Governor El-Rufai suspends schools’ resumption indefinitely

Jul 27, 2021Jul 27, 2021 topnews

Governor el-Rufai of Kaduna State government has suspended the resumption of schools across the state indefinitely. The governor said this, while playing host to officials of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) and Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) and other community-based associations at Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House on Monday. According to him, the government took the decision because of the ongoing aggressive military operations in most parts of the state. He noted that the ongoing operation was aimed at flushing out the bandits in their different hideouts, saying, we are…

Sowore released after arrest at Nnamdi Kanu’s trial

Jul 27, 2021 topnews

Sahara Reporters’ publisher, Omoyele Sowore has been released after he was arrested at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday. Sowore and other supporters of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), were in court for the trial of the separatist. He was sighted earlier in the day around the court premises probably to attend the scheduled court session on the fundamental rights abuse case involving five activists arrested at Dunamis Church, Abuja. The Sahara Reporters publisher was, however, accosted as he continued to lifestream activities…

Sowore arrested at Abuja High Court during Nnamdi Kanu’s trial

Jul 26, 2021Jul 26, 2021 topnews

Activist and founder of Sahara Reporters online news agency, Omoyele Sowore has been arrested. The convener of #RevolutionNow came to witness the trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu at the Abuja High Court. As at the time of filling this report, the journalist could not ascertain the reason behind his arrest. Kanu is being charged with treasonable felony. The IPOB leader was accused of inciting violence for his agitation for an independent Republic of Biafra. Other members of the group were also arrested…

Politicians join APC to escape EFCC or partake in looting —Senator Nwaka

Jul 26, 2021 topnews

Former Senator who represented Abia North at the National Assembly, Senator Emma Nwaka, in a media briefing said that those defecting to the ruling All Progressive Congress APC are either doing so to escape prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), or to “partake in the ongoing massive looting of the country”. The former Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Abia State, also accused APC of plundering and setting Nigeria backwards. Nwaka who also dispelled the rumour of Gov. Ikpeazu’s possible defection to APC, said ” there…

Sunday Igoho: Olubadan sends delegation to Cotonou

Jul 26, 2021 topnews

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, has sent a delegation to Cotonou, Republic of Benin, to observe court proceedings in the case involving an activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho. Mr Adeola Oloko, Personal Assistant/Director of Media and Publicity to the Olubadan, made this known in a statement issued on Sunday in Ibadan. Oloko quoted the royal father as stating this in his palace while exchanging views with leaders of Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), led by the President-General, Mr Yemisi Adeaga. The Oba, who…

Ooni, other dignitaries to attend Onalaja’s installation as Rotary Club President

Jul 26, 2021 topnews

The Ooni of Ile Ife, His Imperial Majesty Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, will lead dignitaries from all walks of life including the business class and society big wigs to the installation of Rtn. Bamidele Onalaja as the 20th President of Rotary Club of Maryland, Ikeja, Lagos, Saturday, July 31, 2021. The installation programme is slated for high octane event centre; the Glitz Event Centre, Lekki, Lagos and will be chaired by acclaimed ICT entrepreneur, Mr. Nnamdi Ezeigbo MD/CEO, Slots System with frontline philanthropist and God’s handmaiden, Reverend Mother Esther Abimbola Ajayi…

Army officer, wife and daughter die in road accident

Jul 25, 2021 topnews

Major Auwal Danbabu Mohammed, a Staff Officer at 1 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Gusau in Zamfara State, his wife, Fadila Auwalu Shehu Brema and their only daughter, Aisha lost their lives in a ghastly motor accident, while returning back to hid base from Sallah celebration in Gombe State, his hometown when the accident occurred at the ever busy Zamfara-Kano Road. The State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya who received the sad news with great shock described it as most unfortunate and a great loss to the state and its people.…

Bandits burn Army vehicle, kill 7 vigilantes in Zamfara

Jul 24, 2021 topnews

At least, seven of the local vigilante men known as Yan Sakai were reportedly killed by suspected armed bandits, yesterday (Friday) morning in an attack on Dansadau town of Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. According to residents, the bandits invaded the community around 3am and went after selected targets. It was learnt that they fired several shots into the air and went into some houses and abducted about 13 people, including women. “Those killed were the vigilantes who bravely came out of their houses and fought the attackers.…

Aregbesola advises governors to sign death warrant of 3,008 condemned inmates

Jul 24, 2021 topnews

The Minister of Interior, Mr Rauf Aregbesola, on Friday, July 23, 2021 asked governors to sign the death warrant of 3,008 inmates on death row at custodial facilities across the country. Aregbesola said this in Osogbo, Osun State, while inaugurating the newly constructed headquarters of the Nigerian Correctional Service, NCoS in the State. He lamented that jail congestion is the major headache of the Service, saying that the entire national custodial facilities with a maximum capacity for 57,278 inmates currently has a total population of 68,747 inmates, made up of…

Guaranty Trust Annual Autism Conference Holds August 3-4 at Muson Centre, Lagos

Jul 23, 2021Jul 23, 2021 topnews

The eleventh edition of the Guaranty Trust Annual Conference will hold on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 3 and 4, at the Muson Center, Lagos. Themed, “Life Beyond the Diagnosis,” the conference will feature in-depth conversations on supporting people living with autism facilitated by medical experts and specialists from around the world. Guaranty Trust has been at the forefront of the advocacy for children and adults living with autism. Its Annual Autism Conference is the major rallying point for driving awareness about Autism, campaigning against the social stigma associated with developmental…