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
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) said it has confiscated substandard, falsified and banned agrochemicals in Sokoto’s major markets. Sokoto major markets PHOTO CREDIT @National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=819707760342726&set=pcb.819707920342710 NAFDAC disclosed this on Monday, stating that the goods worth over N20 million were seen around … Read more
The FCT Police Command said it has arrested one Shuaibu Yushau, who allegedly attempted suicide by climbing a radio mast on Monday to protest the harsh economic condition in the country. In a statement on Monday evening by its spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, the command said it got a distress call from concerned Nigerians prompting it … Read more
The Nigerian Hajj Commission (NAHCON) has completed the airlift of all intending pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2024 Hajj. NAHCON Assistant Director of Public Affairs, Fatima Usara, who said this in a statement, said the last flight combined about 211 remaining pilgrims from Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi, Bauchi, FCT and Niger States. … Read more
On 26 April, Johnnie Carson, senior advisor at the Africa Center, U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP), moderated a strategic panel discussion at the USIP, with 10 northern Nigerian governors. The former US Ambassador to Nigeria later granted an interview to PREMIUM TIMES’ White House correspondent, Pearl Matibe. He spoke about the discussions with the governors … Read more
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