The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has issued a 21-day ultimatum to begin a strike in federal courts and judiciary bodies over non-implementation of the national minimum wage and other outstanding pays for the workers. Past strikes by the workers had led to the shutdown of all federal and state courts across Nigeria, causing … Read more
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has announced the result of the 39th edition of the National Qur’anic Recitation Competition. The NSCIA’s Secretary General, Is-haq Oloyede, in a statement, said the competition was held in Kebbi State from 20 to 28 December. Held in six categories, the competition was organised by the Centre … Read more
The Nigerian military has described the notorious bandit and terrorist leader, Bello Turji, as a “dead man walking.” Mr Turji is a notorious terrorist and bandit leader operating in North-western Nigeria, particularly Zamfara, Sokoto and Niger states. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba, stated this while briefing journalists on the operations of the … Read more
At least 10 civilians killed in a military airstrike on Christmas Day in Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State have been buried, residents have said. The residents said the Christmas Day airstrike also killed dozens of livestock at Gidan Sanma and Rumtuwa villages. Residents told a local news outlet, Sokoto Obstacles, that several food … Read more
The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, reserved judgment in the suit filed by 19 states challenging the constitutionality of the laws establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The court is to communicate a date for judgment to all parties. The plaintiffs, in the suit marked: SC/CV/178/2023, anchored their claims on the Supreme Court’s precedent … Read more
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thundery and rainy weather conditions from Tuesday to Thursday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Monday in Abuja forecasts thunderstorms over parts of Bauchi, Kebbi, Taraba, Kano, Katsina, Adamawa and Kaduna states during the morning hours on Tuesday. According to the agency, thunderstorms are expected over … Read more
The National Economic Council (NEC) has urged all states that are yet to make submissions on the proposed State Police to submit their report on or before 9 September. The acting governor of Oyo state, Adebayo Lawal, made this known while briefing journalists at the end of 144 NEC meeting held at the Presidential Villa, … Read more
The Emir of Sabon Birni in Sokoto State, Isa Bawa, has begged the state government to secure his release from bandits in a video released by the bandits. Mr Bawa and his son were kidnapped on 18 July while travelling to the state capital from Sabon Birni. The bandits immediately demanded payment of N1 billion … Read more
The Governing Council of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) has approved the appointment of Bashir Garba, a professor, as the new vice-chancellor of the institution. The appointment was approved at the 168th meeting of the university’s governing council on Wednesday, 14 July, according to a statement by the university’s Pro-Chancellor and Chairperson of Council, Attahiru … Read more
A civic technology organisation, Orodata Science, is set to unveil a tool designed to enhance transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s primary healthcare system. The organisation made this known in a statement issued Friday, stating that the platform will encourage sub-national participation in governance while strengthening health institutions. According to the statement, for over a decade, … Read more
