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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has rejoiced with the 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, on his “reinstatement” on the throne. Conveying the governor’s congratulatory message in a statement on Thursday, Fubara’s spokesman, Nelson Chukwudi, said his principal received the report of the reinstatement of the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), with great excitement. According to Fubara, it came at a time when Khalifa Sanusi II was in the state to add impetus to his administration’s initiative to reshape the economic trajectory of the State. “I wish the 14th Emir of Kano a successful and…

The Kano State House of Assembly on Thursday passed a bill dissolving the establishment of four additional emirates created by Abdullahi Ganduje’s administration in the state. It is titled, ‘The Kano State Emirates Councils (Repeal) Bill, 2024.’ This was announced by the Senior Special Assistant on Digital Media to the state governor, Tuwita on X, stating that the bill was passed after it scaled third reading before the lawmakers. He wrote: “The Kano state house of assembly has passed Kano emirates council law (repeal bill) 2024 after scaling 3rd reading. “The law has abrogated establishment of 5 new Emirates in…

The House of Representatives has passed a bill to revert to the old national anthem “Nigeria, We Hail Thee”. The bill was quickly passed through first second and third reading within minutes. The lead debate for a return to the old anthem by the House Leader, Professor Julius Ihonvbere, pointed to the need for Nigerians to see the anthem as a national symbol and sign of authority, one which does not deny the realities. The old anthem “Nigeria, We Hail Thee” was replaced with the current one “Arise, O Compatriots in 1978. The Minority Leader, kingsley Chinda, however, opposed the…

Justice Suleiman Belgore of the FCT High Court sitting in Garki has granted bail to a former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika who is standing trial for Alleged fraud to the tune of nineteen point four billion naira. Justice Belgore granted bail to the former Minister in the sum of one hundred million naira (₦100,000,000) and two sureties in like sum. One of the sureties must have landed property within the jurisdiction of the court. The court also added that the former Minister must not travel out Nigeria without the permission of the court. Furthermore, the Court admitted that the…

A Ghanaian boy, Ace-Liam Nana Sam Ankrah, has made the Guinness World Records as the world’s youngest male artist at the age of 1 year 152 days. “At the age of one year and 152 days old, little Ace-Liam Nana Sam Ankrah from Ghana is the world’s youngest artist,” GWR said on Wednesday. Little Ace-Liam who started showing interest in art works and paintings from six-month-old has over 20 paintings created by him. He participated in his first group exhibition, The Soundout Premium Exhibition at the Museum of Science and Technology in Ghana. There, a total of 10 of his…

A former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika; his brother, Ahmad Sirika; and a firm, Enginos Nigeria Limited, have been arraigned on a fresh ten-count charge before Justice Suleman Belgore of the the FCT High Court sitting in Garki, Abuja In the new charge, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission accused Sirika, his brother, and Enginos of a N19.4 billion airport contract fraud. At the reading of the charge to the defendants, they all pleaded not guilty. The fresh 10-count charges read: COUNT 1That you HADI ABUBAKAR SIRIKA, while being the Minister of Aviation, on or about 18 August, 2022, in…

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in 2023, Atiku Abubakar, has vowed that he will continue to contest for presidency as long as he has the health capacity. When asked if he will contest again, Atiku said, “Of course, I will keep contesting again and again as long as I am alive and healthy. “Even the former US President Abraham Lincoln contested seven times before finally winning. “However, given the current state of the PDP, it is clear that a single-handed effort will not suffice to win the election. Strong support and collaboration with other parties are…

The tax evasion case involving Binance Holdings Limited and its executives has being stalled at the Federal High Court Abuja, after their staff, Tigran Gambaryan failed to show up in court. Gambaryan, a top Binance executive was billed to appear in court for arraignment after he was served with the charges levelled against him by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). The company was sued by the FIRS for tax evasion alongside officials of the company – Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla, who fled the country on March 22, 2024. Binance is facing a 4-count charge after being accused of failing…

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shehu Mohammed as the new Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps. Mohammed, an Assistant Corps Marshal, would replace Dauda Biu, who was appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2022. A statement on Wednesday by the Director of Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen, said Mohammed’s appointment took effect from May 20, 2024. He noted that Mohammed’s appointment was for an initial period of four years The statement read, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Assistant Corps Marshal Mohammed Shehu as the Corps…

Rt. Hon. Elvert Ekom Ayambem has been impeached as the Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assemly The Speaker was impeached on Wednesday by 17 members out of the 25-member House over allegations of misappropriation of funds. Majority of the lawmakers passed a no-confidence vote on the Rt. Hon. Ayambem, about 11 months in office. The impeachment motion was moved by Hon. Effiom Ekarika representing Calabar South 1 Constituency and seconded by Hon. Omang Charles Omang representing Bekwarra State Constituency. Rt Hon Elvert Ayambem was elected Speaker of the 10th Cross River State House of Assembly in June…