FAAN LAUNCHES NEW TRANSPORT SCHEME AT ABUJA AIRPORT
By: Fasasi Hammad The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has introduced a new electric transport system at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja,...
SUPER EAGLES: ONAZI BLASTS SIASIA FOR LEAVING HIM ON THE BENCH
By: Fasasi Hammad Former Super Eagles midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has criticised ex-national team coach Samson Siasia, describing him as a “weird” manager. Onazi claimed Siasia...
CUSTOMS INTERCEPTS AMMUNITION, EXPLOSIVES, OTHERS WORTH N721.45 MILLION IN OGUN
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Ogun Area 1 command reported on Thursday that it had seized 2,128 live ammunition rounds, 1,315 explosives, hard substances like heroin and methamphetamine, as well as locally produced firearms and revolver handguns. The Acting Controller of the Command, Oladapo Afeni, who disclosed this while at a press conference in Idiroko, handed over the seized arms and...
LAGOS STATE GOVT SENSITIZES STUDENTS, TEACHERS ON WASTE MANAGEMENT, FIRE PREVENTION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
By: Muftau Fatimo A sensitization programme on Waste Management Sustainability and Fire Prevention for students and teachers in Lagos State public secondary schools was...
KANO EMIRSHIP BATTLE TO BE SETTLED SOON- KANO GOVT
HOTJIST NEWS Residents of Kano State have been reassured by the state government that the state's ongoing emirate conflict will soon be settled. Ibrahim Waiya, the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, assured reporters in Kano on Thursday that significant efforts had already been made to bring about long-lasting peace and stability. He emphasized that the emirate issue would not be permitted to continue causing conflict or jeopardizing state government and stated that Governor Yusuf's administration is still dedicated to communication with all relevant parties. "The state government is committed to negotiation with stakeholders, therefore the Kano emirship dispute will soon be settled amicably," Waiya stated. He clarified that respect for traditional institutions, the rule of law, and the interests of the Kano State people as a whole serve as the foundation for the government's strategy. Remember that once Yusuf signed the Kano State Emirate Council (Repeal) Law 2024, Muhammadu Sañusi II was restored as the 16th Emir of Kano in May 2024, replacing Aminu Ado Bayero, the 15th Emir. The Kano State Emirates Council Law of 2019 was revoked, and the emirate councils established by the previous government were dissolved. Speaking on the recent defection of Yusuf to the All Progressives Congress, the commissioner described...
COURT ORDER ENDS STRIKE, FCTA STAFF BACK AT WORK
By: Fasasi Hammad Normal activities resumed on Wednesday across the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and its affiliated Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) after workers...
AKPABIO SUSPENDS DEBATE OVER US AIRSTRIKES AMID INSECURITY CONCERNS
By: Fasasi Hammad The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday postponed an open discussion on the December 25 US airstrikes on suspected terrorist camps in Sokoto State....
NEW LG OFFICIALS NAMED IN OSUN AS COUNCIL POWER STRUGGLE ESCALATES
By: Fasasi Hammad The Osun State Local Government Service Commission has announced the redeployment of five Heads of Local Government Administration (HLAs) to new duty...
POLICE CONFRONT MAKOKO RESIDENTS WITH TEAR GAS AMID DEMOLITION PROTESTS
By: Fasasi Hammad Pandemonium ensued on Wednesday when officers from the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command fired tear gas to...
FORMER SENATE PRESIDENT’S WIFE, TOYIN SARAKI, LOSES FATHER
By: Fasasi Hammad Prominent businessman and esteemed traditional titleholder, otunba adekunle ojora, has passed away at the age of 93. Ojora, father of mrs. toyin...
