Famous Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly addressed as Davido, has been named as one of the featured artists on British monarch King Charles III’s music playlist. The monarch unveiled his eclectic musical tastes in a new Apple Music show, The King’s Music Room, recorded in his Buckingham Palace office. The playlist spans disco, reggae, and Afrobeats and features artists from across the Commonwealth, including Bob Marley, Kylie Minogue, Grace Jones, Davido, and Raye. The show is set to air next Monday in commemoration of Commonwealth Day. The King, who is Head of the Commonwealth, described the playlist as the soundtrack…
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A notorious bandit leader, who adopted the name Shekau due to his notoriety, has been ambushed and killed by a rival faction in Kachia Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State. Intelligence sources revealed to Zagazola Makama that the attack was orchestrated by a rival bandit leader, Shumo, an indigene of Ragadada, Buruku in Birnin Gwari LGA. The assault was in retaliation for a previous attack by Shekau, who had reportedly seized Shumo’s weapons and killed several of his fighters. According to sources, the ambush, which took place on Wednesday, 5 March , 2025, resulted in Shekau’s death along with some…
Five passengers travelling in an 18-seater Toyota bus belonging to Ebonyi Transport Corporation have lost their lives in a fatal accident that occurred on Umuahia section of Enugu-Aba-Port Harcourt Expressway on Friday, 7 February, 2025. The accident happened at Ohiya Mechanic Village in Ohiya, near the Abia Tower of Peace in the Abia capital. Eyewitnesses report that the ill-fated bus somersaulted multiple times, leading to the tragic loss of five lives, while many others who sustained serious injuries were rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Umuahia for treatment. No official factor has been established to have caused the crash but…
Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has expelled 62 students and rusticated 17 others over allegations of examination malpractice. The decision, approved during the university’s 421st Senate meeting on Wednesday, 26 February, 2025, aligns with the institution’s General Examinations and Academic Regulations (GEAR), emphasizing its zero-tolerance policy for misconduct. According to a university bulletin, the Senate also exonerated five students, issued warnings to 29 others, and deferred three cases for further review.
In a bid to address shortage of teachers in Kebbi State, the state government has recruited at least 2,000 new teachers to strengthen learning across the state. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education and Chairperson of the Recruitment Committee, Dr. Halima Muhammad-Bande, confirmed the development during the distribution of appointment letters to the first batch of recruits in Birnin Kebbi. She revealed that 391 teachers with Degrees, Higher National Diplomas, and Postgraduate qualifications were deployed to post-basic schools, while another batch, primarily National Certificate in Education (NCE) holders, will be announced soon. With 18,000 applications received and 4,000 candidates…
Barely two months after the passing out of 690 newly trained security operatives, Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has approved the recruitment of additional 500 personnel for the State Security Network Agency, aka Amotekun Corps. The Commander of the Corps, Brigadier General Alade Adedigba (retd.) who made this disclosure a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday, 8 March, 2025, said the initiative reflected the government’s unwavering commitment to enhancing security for all residents of the state, just as he also noted that it would bolster the security framework of the state. “Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications…
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho has reassigned the case of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, to another judge, thegazellenews.com reports. Kanu’s lead Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, who made this disclosure through a statement issued on Saturday, 8 March, 2025, said that Kanu is ready to face his trial because he’s convinced of his innocence. “Yesterday, before the legal team conducted our routine visitation to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, we received two separate official letters regarding his case. The letters are momentous and somewhat pyrrhic. “One letter was from the Honourable Chief Justice…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated his longtime ally and friend, former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on his 68th birthday. Professor Osinbajo was Vice President of Nigeria from 2015 to 2023. President Tinubu noted that Osinbajo, a Professor of Law and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, worked harmoniously with President Muhammadu Buhari to deliver good governance and critical infrastructural projects for the country. President Tinubu recalled how Osinbajo proved his mettle when he briefly acted as President while President Buhari was on a medical vacation in the United Kingdom. Describing him as a close ally, friend, and brother, the President affirmed that…
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has stressed the need for government to prioritize the establishment of Special Courts saddled with the responsibility of hearing only corruption cases in the country. This, the group believes will ensure quick dispensation of corruption related cases that will in the long run curb the menace in Nigeria. ICAN President, Chief Davidson Alaribe stated these during an interview with newsmen after a courtesy visit to the Onisabe of Igbobi-Sabe, Oba Owolabi Adeniyi at his palace in Yaba area of Lagos state. He said that ICAN is deeply worried at various tactics deployed…
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation(NRC) Dr Kayode Opeifa has congratulated Women in the Rail (WIR) on the occasion of this year’s International Women’s Day. Opeifa who saluted the women for their industry, their zeal and passion for the nation’s critical transportation sector said his administration will continue to celebrate their contributions to the railway development in the country. He said: “We celebrate the women who have chosen a career in this critical sector, in whatever capacity, either as janitors, administrative staff or engineers for their contributions, and passion for the growth of the industry. “On the occasion…