Author: Ishaku Yohanna

Police nab woman who killed her children in Kano

Ishaku Yohanna

The police command in Kano State has arrested one Hauwa Ibrahim, a housewife, who allegedly killed her two children after a misunderstanding with her husband. Hauwa was said to have slaughtered her kids, identified as Yusuf Ibrahim, aged five and Zahra’u Ibrahim, aged three at their Diso quarters in Kano metropolis after she discovered her husband married a second wife. Confirming the development, spokesperson of the command in Kano, DSP Abdullahi Haruna, said the mother of the deceased kids was arrested at a hideout. Abdullahi said the incident was reported…

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Why I chose England over Nigeria – Saka

Ishaku Yohanna

Arsenal starlet, Bukayo Saka, has said he pledged his international allegiance to England, because he thinks “they are going to do great stuff” in the future. Saka, speaking with Sky Sports, however wished the Nigeria national team all the best. The versatile player has been handed call-up by Gareth Southgate for their upcoming matches against Wales, Belgium and Denmark. The 19-year-old’s international future has been a tussle between the Three Lions and the Super Eagles, ever since he broke into the first team at the Emirates. But Saka has now…

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Over 6,000 cases pending before Industrial Court – President

Ishaku Yohanna

The President of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN), Justice Benedict Kanyip, said on Monday in Abuja that the court disposed of 1, 486 cases in the out gone 2019 to 2020 legal year. He said that the figure was understandable as 627 cases were disposed of in the fourth quarter of 2019, while in the first quarter of 2020, a total number of 619 were disposed. Kanyip said the figure however, dropped to 240 in the second quarter of 2020, the period in which the Covid-19 lockdown was…

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Buhari approves special salary scale for teachers

Ishaku Yohanna
President Muhammadu Buhari

…N10bn for census To commemorate the 2020 World Teachers day which is being celebrated today October 5th, President Buhari has approved a special salary scale and new retirement age for teachers across the country. The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu,  announced the approval for the special salary scale at a ceremony in Abuja to mark World Teachers Day. He also announced that President Buhari has granted approval for an increase in the number of service years for the teachers from 35 to 40. Adamu said the decision was taken as part…

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Nigerian troops killed 869 Boko Haram, rescued 321 kidnap victims in 3 months – DHQ

Ishaku Yohanna

The Defence Headquarters, (DHQ), on Friday, disclosed that in the renewed efforts to stamp out insurgency activities in the country, a total of 869 insurgents have been killed while 321 kidnap victims were rescued by troops during the various operations embarked upon by the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies across the country in the last three months. The coordinator, Defence Media Operations, (DMO), General John Eneche disclosed this to defence correspondents in Abuja while giving a breakdown of military operations between July and September this year. He explained that …

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Girl, 11, gang-raped to death in Lagos

Ishaku Yohanna

An 11-year-girl was on Thursday raped to death in Lagos. Five suspects have been arrested by police in connection with the incident. It was gathered that the victim, Favour Okechukwu, was gang-raped until she died in a shack in the Power Line area of Ejigbo community. Sources said the assault on the 11-year-old may have started on Wednesday afternoon and ended about 6am on Thursday when she reportedly passed away. The incident was reported at Ejigbo Police Station where sources said five men have been arrested, including the owner of…

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Another Nigerian striker tests positive for COVID-19

Ishaku Yohanna

A few days after helping his club, US Monastir, to win their first-ever silverware beating Esperance 2-0 in the Tunisian Cup final, Nigerian striker, Anthony Okpotu, has tested positive for coronavirus. Okpotu, a former top scorer in the Nigeria Professional Football League, announced his positive status on his Twitter page on Friday with a promise that he would be back stronger. He emerged top scorer in the recently concluded Tunisian Ligue 1 with 13 goals which helped his team finish in third place. He wrote: “Season don finish, make person…

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FG orders reopening of all schools

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Minister of Education Adamu-Adamu

The Federal government has directed that all schools should be reopened and must adhere to the guidelines for the reopening of schools. Schools across the country were closed in March as part of steps to curb the spread of COVID-19. The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, made the announcement that schools should reopen during a press briefing in Abuja on Friday. He advised all institutions to obey and adhere to the guidelines for the reopening of schools, earlier announced by the presidential task force, which include the use of face…

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Shares, oil prices plummet after Trump contracts COVID-19

Ishaku Yohanna

Oil prices extended losses to about 3 percent on Friday, after US President Donald Trump said he tested positive for COVID-19. Trump tweeted news of his positive result, just hours after the White House announced that Hope Hicks, one of his aides, had come down with the virus after travelling with the president several times this week. Brent crude slipped on the Trump news and was down $1.12, or 2.7 percent, at $39.81 a barrel by 0710 GMT. U.S. oil was also down $1.12, or 2.9%, at $37.60. US and…

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ICC selection panel ranks Nigeria’s nominee, Justice Ishaq Bello, low

Ishaku Yohanna

Justice Ishaq Usman Bello, Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, may not be selected as judge at the International Criminal Court (ICC). Justice Bello, the only Nigerian nominated for election to the International Criminal Court (ICC) jury in 2020, may have fluffed the country’s chances after a poor performance in the assessment exercise. The ICC, headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands, prosecutes international crimes, crimes against humanity, war crimes, genocide, and aggression by nationals of the 123-member countries. President Muhammadu Buhari had in June nominated JusticeBello for the contest.…

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