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Court dismisses lawsuit aimed at reversing Hannatu Musawa’s appointment as minister

25Apr

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Court dismisses lawsuit aimed at reversing Hannatu Musawa’s appointment as minister

The appointment of Hannatu Musawa as Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy by President Bola Tinubu faced a legal challenge in a Federal High Court in Abuja, but the suit has been struck out. In a judgment, Justice James Omotosho ruled that the plaintiffs did not have the legal standing to bring the case forward and even if they did, the suit had no merit. President Tinubu nominated Musawa, a lawyer and former Presidential Adviser on Culture and Entertainment Economy, for the ministerial position on July 27, 2023. She was later confirmed by the Senate on August 1, 2023, and sworn in on August 21, 2023. At the time of her appointment, there were reports that Musawa, from Katsina State, was still serving as a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member. The Incorporated Trustees ...

Criticism from Bishop Kukah: Nigerian Universities Contributing to Ethnic and Religious Biases

25Apr

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Criticism from Bishop Kukah: Nigerian Universities Contributing to Ethnic and Religious Biases

In an interview with Arise TV, Catholic Bishop Matthew Kukah expressed concerns about the growing promotion of ethnic and religious biases in Nigerian universities. Kukah highlighted what he saw as a troubling trend of reduced diversity and meritocracy in universities in the country, particularly those located in Northern Nigeria. During the interview, he mentioned specific instances such as the construction of a mosque at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and the restrictions on building churches at Usman Dan Fodio University and Bayero University in Northern Nigeria. According to Kukah, the lack of integration and interrelation among students, as well as the limitations on building places of worship on university campuses, are signs of a larger societal issue. He pointed out that t...

25Apr

By Isaac EghosaNo Comments

Entertainment

Iranian court sentences rapper to death for backing anti-hijab protests

Toomaj Salehi, an Iranian rapper, has been given the death penalty by an Iranian court for his support of anti-hijab protests. Having spent over 18 months in jail for endorsing the series of demonstrations that followed the death of Mahsa Amini, who passed away shortly after her arrest for wearing an "inappropriate" hijab in 2022, Salehi now faces a dire fate. According to his lawyer, Amir Raisian, "Toomaj Salehi was sentenced to death for corruption on Earth by Branch 1 of Isfahan Revolutionary Court." Arrested in October 2022 for openly championing the anti-hijab protests, Salehi was accused by the Revolutionary Court of aiding sedition, participating in unlawful assemblies, spreading propaganda against the government, and inciting riots. Upon a review of the case by the Iranian Supr...

Tragic Incident on Kaduna-Abuja Expressway Leaves One Deceased, 3 Injured, and N8.7m Found

25Apr

By Ofomata EdidiongNo Comments

Metro

Tragic Incident on Kaduna-Abuja Expressway Leaves One Deceased, 3 Injured, and N8.7m Found

On Wednesday night, a fatal car crash took place along the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway, resulting in one fatality and leaving three others injured, according to the Kaduna Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC. Speaking to NAN in Kaduna on Thursday, Sector Commander Kabir Nadabo disclosed that an amount of N8.7 million was recovered from the scene of the accident. The incident occurred at Olam along the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway around 23:01 hrs on Wednesday night. A Golf salon car with registration number SBG 87 XB, traveling from Minna in Niger, collided with an unnumbered trailer heading towards Kaduna. Investigations indicated that the crash was caused by overspeeding, driver fatigue, and loss of control. A rescue team from RS1.16 Kakau carried out the rescue operation. Fu...

Police in Jigawa arrest kidnappers who murdered victim after receiving N3m ransom

25Apr

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Police in Jigawa arrest kidnappers who murdered victim after receiving N3m ransom

Members of a kidnapping gang in Jigawa State were apprehended by the police for killing a victim despite receiving a ransom of N3 million. Confirmation of this development was made by the spokesperson of the Command, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, on Thursday. Adam revealed that the gang's 56-year-old leader, Adamu Bello, who had been on the run, was captured in Maimari village, Yobe State. He was arrested for his involvement in a case of criminal conspiracy, abduction, and culpable homicide of Abdullahi Adamu from Musari village in Guri LGA. The incident occurred on 24/06/2023 around 0120hrs when a group of around twelve unidentified individuals armed with guns and dangerous weapons stormed Adamu’s residence and abducted him. Upon receiving the report, detectives from the State Intelligence De...

The Nigerian government’s plan to consolidate CBN’s NIRSAL and Bank of Agriculture

25Apr

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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The Nigerian government’s plan to consolidate CBN’s NIRSAL and Bank of Agriculture

Announcement has been made by the National Council on Privatisation, NCP, of its intention to merge the Central Bank of Nigeria’s NIRSAL Microfinance Ltd with the Bank of Agriculture. This decision was disclosed in a statement released on Wednesday by the Council. It also revealed plans to inject fresh capital into the institutions post-merger for their revitalization. The NCP's Committee on BOA recommended these steps, which were unveiled during a Council meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. During the meeting chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, emphasis was placed on President Bola Tinubu's commitment to restructuring and enhancing the Bank of Agriculture to further the administration’s food security agenda. Addressing the meeting, the vice president stressed the import...

The Health Situation of Former Student Injured in Ogbomoso Shooting Being Monitored by LAUTECH

25Apr

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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The Health Situation of Former Student Injured in Ogbomoso Shooting Being Monitored by LAUTECH

According to the registrar of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso, efforts are underway to track the health status of a former student who was wounded in a recent shooting incident in the town. The disclosure was made by Kayode Ogunleye in a statement released on Thursday. Recent reports revealed that a fatal clash occurred at a club in Ogbomoso a few days ago, resulting in one fatality and two injuries. LAUTECH has confirmed that one of the individuals hurt during the incident is a former student, Iyanda Femi Israel, a graduate of the Department of Management and Accounting. The statement clarified that the deceased individual was not affiliated with the university. The university's management is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of its staff an...

Incident involving a remotely piloted aircraft in Rajasthan, India

25Apr

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Incident involving a remotely piloted aircraft in Rajasthan, India

An aircraft operated remotely by the Indian Air Force (IAF) met with an accident in the state of Rajasthan, located in western India, as per official sources. The incident did not result in any casualties or property damage. Reportedly, the aircraft crashed while on a routine training exercise near Jaisalmer, which is approximately 600 km west of Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. An investigation has been initiated by the IAF to determine the cause of the crash. In a similar incident last month, a Tejas aircraft belonging to the IAF crashed within the premises of a student hostel in Jaisalmer during a training mission. Fortunately, the pilot managed to eject safely, and there were no reports of injuries on the ground.

NSCDC in Anambra Seeks Enhanced Collaboration with Nigerian Army for Securing Critical National Assets

25Apr

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NSCDC in Anambra Seeks Enhanced Collaboration with Nigerian Army for Securing Critical National Assets

In Anambra State, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has requested increased support from the Nigerian Army to safeguard critical national assets within the state. During a visit to Col. Mohammed Abubakar, Commander of the 302 Artillery Regiment Nigerian Army in Onitsha, NSCDC Commandant Olatunde Maku emphasized the importance of their partnership in protecting vital infrastructures. Maku expressed gratitude for the current cooperation with the Army, highlighting their joint efforts in various operations, including combating illegal activities such as oil bunkering, pipeline vandalism, and illicit petroleum trade. Emphasizing the significance of inter-agency collaboration, Maku noted that working together would significantly contribute to eliminating practices that im...

Emefiele’s Trial Delayed Due to EFCC Lawyer’s Absence

25Apr

By Mariam AbdullahiNo Comments

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Emefiele’s Trial Delayed Due to EFCC Lawyer’s Absence

Thursday's trial of former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele on procurement fraud charges was stalled due to the absence of the lead counsel representing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Rotimi Oyedepo. Mr. Oyedepo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), was unable to attend court as he had prior official commitments, as indicated in a letter he sent. He requested an adjournment of the trial to a later date. During the hearing, a representative for Emefiele, I. D. Ahmed, informed the court that the prosecution had requested an adjournment. However, the trial judge, Justice Hamza Muazu, noted that the proposed date for the adjournment was not suitable for the court's schedule. As a result, the trial was rescheduled to continue on June 24 and 25.