Author: Aminu Imam

Hisbah evacuates 230 almajirai from Kano streets

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Hisbah evacuates almajirai

Kano State Hisbah Board has so far evacuated no fewer than 230 almajirai from the streets of Kano metropolis since the exercise began in December 2024. Recall that the Kano State Government had, on November 12, 2024, inaugurated a seven-member committee under the chairmanship of the Commander General, Hisba Board, Sheikh Ibrahim Daurawa, to repatriate Almajiris (street children) to their respective states of origin. Speaking with newsmen yesterday, the Board’s Deputy Commander General, Dr. Mujahideen Abubakar, said the State government has abandoned the idea of repatriating the children to their…

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Kano: Court restrains Police from arresting anti-graft boss, Rimingado

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Kano court restrains police

A Kano High Court, presided over by Justice Sunusi Ado Ma’aji, yesterday restrained the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun and the Police from arresting the Kano State Chairman of the Public Complaints and Anti Corruption Commission (PCACC), Muhyi Magaji Rimingado. The Court granted an interim order restraining the Police from inviting, arresting or harassing Magaji pending the hearing of the substantive suit against his arrest last week. Recall that Magaji was whisked away by Police officers last week following his alleged confiscation of property allegedly linked to APC National…

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Catholic Bishops lament Nigeria’s worsening poverty

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Catholic Bishops lament

The Catholic Bishops of the Lagos, Ecclesiastical province, have called on the federal government to transition from short-term palliative measures to sustainable empowerment strategies aimed at improving the quality of life for Nigerians. In a communiqué issued at the end of their first plenary meeting for 2025, the Bishops expressed deep concern over the state of the nation. Highlighting the need to address the underlying structures that perpetuate poverty and inequality in the country, the Bishops emphasised the importance of implementing long-term solutions to enable financial independence and restore dignity…

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“Nigeria can generate $40bn annually from maritime sector” – NIMENA boss

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NIMENA on maritime sector

Chairman of the Nigerian Institution of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects, (NIMENA), Eferebo Sylvanus, has said that Nigeria’s maritime sector has the potential to generate over $40 billion annually if properly regulated and supported by robust research and development initiatives. According to him, the sector is currently underperforming due to poor regulatory standards and weak enforcement mechanisms, resulting in significant revenue losses for the country. According to a statement issued yesterday by the institution, Sylvanus spoke after his election as the chairman during the Extraordinary General Meeting held in Port…

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Borno: 18 soldiers perish, as B’Haram attacks military base; kills Commander

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B'Karam attacks soldiers

No fewer than nineteen soldiers, including a commander, have been killed in an attack at the military base in Malam-Fatori at Abadam local government area of Borno State. Malam-Fatori is a border town, two kilometres from the Nigerien border community, Bosso. Sources reported that the attackers, who stormed the Malam-Fatori military base, wreaked havoc for several hours on Friday, before dislodging the 149 Battalion. Survivors of the deadly attack reportedly fled to safety. Intelligence sources confirmed to newsmen that the insurgents arrived at the base in multiple gun trucks, razing…

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Kaduna: ‘Govt. partnering with NBTE on skills-acquisition’ – Commissioner

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Uba Sani on NBTE

Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, is committed to transforming the State into the nation’s skills hub,  by providing institutions that will give artisans the requisite training and certification. The Commissioner of Business Innovation and Technology, Mrs. Patience Fakai, who reiterated this in a press statement issued yesterday, said that the effort is part of the Governor’s policy of Human Capital Development. She also pointed out that the Governor established the Skills Development Council which comprises her ministry, Ministry of Sports Development, Ministry of Local Government Affairs as well as Ministry…

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PDP leadership crisis deepens, as 11 NWC members oppose Damagum, Anyanwu

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PDP leadership crisis3

The internal crisis rocking the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took a new turn over the weekend, as 11 out of the 17 committee members rejected the authority of Acting National Chairman, Amb. Umar Damagum, and embattled National Secretary, Sen. Samuel Anyanwu. The latest dispute stems from a legal representation issue in a pending appeal before the Supreme Court. Tensions within the party leadership had already been brewing, with disagreements over the leadership of Damagum and Anyanwu dividing the NWC. Earlier interventions by the PDP…

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“Dissolution of Shari’ah panel, gross violation of Yoruba Muslims’ rights” – MURIC

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MURIC on Shariah

The Muslim Rights Concern, (MURIC), has condemned the order given by the Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe for the dissolution of the independent Shari’ah Panel in Ekiti State, describing it as ‘illegal, illegitimate, unlawful and unconstitutional’. The Islamic human rights organisation  argued that Ewi’s order is an affront to Section 38 (i) & (ii) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which guarantees freedom of religion.  MURIC, in a statement by its Executive Director Professor Ishaq Akintola said the order was handed down after …

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“There’re more Yahoo boys in Govt. than outside” – Peter Obi

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Obi on Yahoo govt.

The 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has accused the Nigerian government of harbouring more corrupt individuals than the wider society. Speaking at Nexford University’s 4th graduation ceremony in Lagos at the weekend, Obi lamented that Nigeria is being exploited by public officials who misuse resources for personal gain. Obi, who was the Guest Speaker of the ceremony emphasised the importance of strong leadership, noting that it is crucial to manage the affairs of the country. “For governance, don’t think when we talk about vices, it is only…

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SERAP sues FG, NCC over 50% telecoms tariff hike

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SERAP sues FG, NCC

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP), has filed a lawsuit against the President Bola Tinubu administration and the Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC), over what it described as the “arbitrary, unconstitutional, unlawful, unfair, and unreasonable” 50% increase in telecom tariffs. Recall that the NCC recently approved the tariff hike, which raised the cost of a one-minute call from ₦11 to ₦16.5, the price of 1GB of data from ₦287.5 to ₦431.25, and SMS charges from ₦4 to ₦6. The hike has sparked widespread criticism, with SERAP leading legal opposition to…

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