Reports have it that there was an attempt by forces of the Federal Government to arrest the newly appointed Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, at his official residence in Kano on Sunday. The former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, was announced as the occupier of the exalted seat by the Kano State…
Year: 2014
Sisi Vows To End Terrorism In Egypt
Newly sworn in Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has promised to defeat terrorism in the North African country. The new leader, in his first speech as Egypt’s President said he would “defeat terrorism”, saying that security is a priority and that he has no time for reconciliation with opponents. Hours after his inauguration on Sunday,…
No Plan To Name UI After Akunyili—FG
The Federal Government has reacted to rumours making the rounds that it was planning to rename the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, after the late former Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, Dora Akunyili, who died on Saturday morning in India. The former Minister of Information and Communications…
2 Killed In Gombe Army Barracks Blast
A female suicide bomber, on Sunday, killed herself and a soldier at an army barracks in Gombe State. It was gathered that the bomber hugged the army officer, which resulted into the blast, killing the two of them and injuring other soldiers in the area. The bomber was said to have rode on a motorcycle…
Kano Boils Over Sanusi’s Emergence As Emir
Major streets of Kano have been occupied by violent demonstrators who are kicking against the emergence of Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the new Emir of Kano. The former CBN Governor was named as the new Emir by the state government on Sunday, following the demise of Ado Bayero, who passed away on Friday in…
Lamido Sanusi Emerges New Kano Emir
Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has been announced as the new Emir of Kano. The former Nigeria’s chief banker was, on Sunday, named as successor to late Ado Abdullahi Bayero, by the state government. Addressing the media on Sunday at the Government House in Kano, the Secretary to…
Fani Kayode Threatens To Expose Boko Haram Sponsors In APC
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has advised those in the All Progressives Congress, APC, a party he recently left, who are now threatening him, to back out or he would be left with no option other than expose their “evil” deeds. The out-spoken lawyer turned politician, in one of his regular Facebook posts, stated…
Kwankwaso To Name New Kano Emir Sunday
A new Emir of Kano will be announced on Sunday, June 8, 2014, the state governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has disclosed. A new successor to the throne became necessary following the demise of the former occupier of the post, Ado Abdullahi Bayero, who passed away on Friday in Kano. Kwankwaso told the king makers who paid…
NAFDAC Mourns Akunyili
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has expressed shock over the death of its former Director General, Prof Dora Akunyili, whose tenure saw the agency tirelessly fought fake drug dealers in Nigeria. The former DG died on Saturday morning in India, where she was flown to for treatment few weeks…
Tiwa Savage Wins MAMA As Best Female Act
Nigerian $exy singer, Tiwa Savage-Balogun has been announced as the winner of the Best Female Act at the MTV Africa and Music Awards, MAMA, holding in South Africa at the moment. The singer mounted the stage with her husband, Tunji ‘Tee Billz’ Balogun to receive the awards. She thanked her husband, her Mavin Records label…