Day: May 23, 2024

Emir Bayero Vacates Throne, Sanusi Storms Kano

Ganiyu Amodu

Ahead of the signing of a bill that will depose him and four others as kings, Kano Emir Aminu Ado Bayero is already making plans to exit the state, according to sources close to the palace. Other Emirs affected by the new bill are those of Rano, Karaye, Gaya, Bichi. The Kano House of Assembly had on Thursday amended the Kano State Emirs (Appointment and Deposition) Law that was promulgated by the then Governor Abdullahi Ganduje administration in 2019. According to a copy of the repealed bill, “All offices created…

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Kalejaiye Takes Over From Oji As ND Western CEO

Precious Ibekwe

▪️How Eberechukwu Oji’s departure to new horizons paved the way for Olanrewaju Kalejaiye, ND Western gives details of leadership change ND Western has announced he departure of its Chief Executive Officer, Eberechukwu Oji, to new horizons in community leadership and the appointment of the Senior Vice President, Olanrewaju Kalejaiye, as the new Chief Executive Officer of ND Western. Platforms Africa reports that ND Western is an independent Nigerian energy company made up of a consortium of four companies; Aradel, Petrolin Trading Limited (PETROLIN), FIRST Exploration & Petroleum Development OML 34…

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Lookman: Choosing To Play For Nigeria Took My Game To Next Level

ADEOLA YUSUF

Ademola Lookman says the “unwavering support and love” from Nigerians since he switched allegiance to the Super Eagles has “taken me to a new level”. Lookman spoke on Wednesday at the post-match press conference after his hattrick helped Atalanta defeat Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 to win the 2023/24 UEFA Europa League (UEL) title. The Nigerian was the player of the match as the Bergamo-based club became the first Italian club to win the UEL since it was renamed in 2009. He scored the three spine-tingling goals to become the first player…

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Third Batch Lagos Pilgrims Arrive Saudi, Number In Mecca Now 1,278

Ganiyu Amodu

The Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has so far airlifted no fewer than 1,278 intending pilgrims to Madinah, Saudi Arabia for the 2024 holy pilgrimage exercise. The arrival of the third batch of 428 pilgrims at the King Abdulaziz International Airport, Madinah at 9.46am (Saudi Arabian time) has increased the number from 850 which comprises of the first and second batches to 1,278 pilgrims so far airlifted by the state. On board the Flynas airline flight number XY 8060 and registration number PK-LEI which departed the Murtala Muhammed International…

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Reps Seek Return To Old National Anthem

ADEOLA YUSUF

..as bill scales second reading   The House of Representatives on Thursday passed for a second reading a bill seeking a return to the old national anthem. Leading the debate on the general principles of the bill, the sponsor of the proposed law, Julius Ihonvbere, anchored his argument on the need for patriotism and nationalism. In his contribution, Chinda, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party noted that the old national anthem was a colonial heritage which should not be considered in a post-independent Nigeria. READ ALSO N19.4bn Fraud: Court…

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N19.4bn Fraud: Court Grants N200m Bail To Sirika, Brother

Ganiyu Amodu

Justice Suleiman Belgore of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, on Thursday, granted the former minister of aviation, Hadi Sirika, and his brother, Ahmad Abubakar Sirika, bail in the sum of N100 million each and 2 sureties. One of the sureties must own a landed property in the Federal Capital Territory, in like sum. The court also held that the defendants are not to travel outside the shores of Nigeria without the permission of the court. While delivering the ruling on the bail application, Justice Belgore held that “I see…

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Binance Executive, Gambaryan, Collapses In Court Over Alleged ill-health

Ganiyu Amodu

There was a mild drama at a Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, as detained Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, who is facing a money laundering charge, slumped in the open court over alleged ill-health. The development occurred shortly after the matter was called for trial continuation before Justice Emeka Nwite. As soon as the case was called by the court registrar, Gambaryan did not step forward to the dock from the back row seat where he was seated. Justice Nwite then asked where the 2nd defendant (Gambaryan) was and…

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W’Cup Qualifier: FIFA Replaces Officials Of Benin Republic vs Nigeria Clash

Ganiyu Amodu

World football governing body, FIFA, has made changes to the officiating team of the 2026 World Cup qualifying match between Benin Republic and Nigeria which is scheduled for the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in Ivory Coast on Monday, June 10. The changes have sent packing Ethiopian official Bamlak Tessema Weyesa, who was originally designated as referee for the encounter scheduled to kick off at 4pm. In his place, Gabonese official Pierre Ghislain Atcho will now be the referee. Weyesa’s compatriots Temesgin Samuel Atango and Tigle Gizaw Belachew have been retained as…

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NPA, Koko win Champion Newspapers’ 2023 Awards

Abibat Babalola

Champion Newspapers Limited has announced Nigerian Ports Authority(NPA) as winner of its Government Agency Award and the NPA Managing Director, Mohammed Bello Koko as the Most Outstanding Public Servant in 2023. According to the Newspapers’ management, the NPA has shown commitment to its mission of delivering efficient port services in a safe, secure and customer-friendly environment and stood out to be maritime logistics hub for sustainable port services in Africa. In a statement by the General Managing Director, Dr. Mrs Nwadiuto Iheakanwa, the ports agency was lauded for its unique…

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Abuja Metro Rail To Operate Free For Two Months

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that the Abuja Light Rail will operate free for two months, after its commissioning on Monday, the 27th of May, 2024. Wike stated this during the ongoing Ministerial Sectoral Update to mark the first year in office of the President Bola Tinubu administration, held at the Radio House in Abuja, on Thursday. The Minister had earlier stated that the President, Bola Tinubu will commission the Metro rail project for commercial activities on Monday. He however urged residents to begin…

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