Gunmen on the night of Thursday, 3 October, 2024 shot dead Bako Bala, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Suru Local Government Area (LGA) of Kebbi State Zaidu Bala, Special Adviser on Television and Radio to Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, who confirmed the sad development on his Facebook post, said Bala was killed at his residence following an abduction attempt. “To Allah we belong and to Him we shall return. Alhaji Bako Bala has died — APC chairman of Suru local government,” the post reads. “He died after kidnappers abducted him and his family last night. They…
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A High Court in Doma, headquarters of Doma Local Government Area in Nasarawa State presided over Justice Abdullahi Shams-Shammah, has extended its order restraining the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from conducting its congresses in the state. The court initially issued the restraining order on 27 September, 2024, following a motion filed by 16 PDP members led by Senator Mohammed Ogoshi-Onawo (PDP, Nasarawa South). The plaintiffs brought the case against the PDP as the first respondent, Mr Francis Orogu, the PDP chairman in Nasarawa State, as the second respondent, and the State Working Committee as the third respondent. Justice Shams-Shammah extended…
The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), in conjunction with the National Emergency Management Agency, (NEMA), have recovered six more bodies from the boat mishap incident in the state. The Director General of NSEMA, Abdullahi Arah, who confirmed the development, said the bodies were recovered between 6:00 pm on Thursday,3 October, 2024 and 9:00 am on Friday, 5 October, 2024. Arah stated that the recovery of 6 more bodies brought the total number of deaths to 42 on Friday morning. According to him, a search and rescue operation was ongoing to recover victims from the water. Thegazellenews.com had reported that…
MTN Nigeria, a leading ICT company, has partnered with Audiomack, a renowned music streaming platform, to introduce the Audiomack+ subscription program. This strategic collaboration provides MTN subscribers with seamless access to premium Audiomack content, uninterrupted streaming, offline downloads, and exclusive features through convenient mobile payment options. Audiomack+ offers three flexible subscription plans, enabling subscribers to discover emerging artists, underground music, and community-driven playlists. Music lovers can enjoy, Month Pass (N900/month): 30-day free trial + uninterrupted streaming, Week Pass (N400/week): Affordable weekly subscription and Day Pass (N100/day): Daily access to premium content. “This partnership with Audiomack reinforces our commitment to delivering…
Concerned by the number of court summons and arrest warrants by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to compel Kogi State former governor, Yahaya Bello, to respond to allegations against him, Civil Society Groups have described the former governor’s decision to continuously boycott the court as wrong signals to investors and youths that the constitution is ineffective. They argued that this behaviour not only sets a dangerous precedent but also sends a disheartening message to investors and Nigerians especially the youths on the integrity of law and order, as well as, leadership. According to them, boycotting courts undermines the…
The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Works, Engineer (Dr) Adekunle Olayinka, FNSE, has described former Chairman of the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Otunba Henry Oladele Ajomale as a ‘paragon of loyalty, selflessness and dedication to the progressives family. Olayinka stated this via a message he released to celebrate the 80th birthday of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) member. Dr Olayinka acknowledged the transformative impact of Chief Henry Ajomale’s steadfast dedication to the party (APC). He commended Ajomale for his progressive vision which he noted, has propelled the state and nation forward in several…
By Ola abdul-Fatah The Yahaya Bello story first reads as a fairy tale, then as a joke. In 2016 when he was sworn in as Governor of Kogi State, he did not win the election. Abubakar Audu of the All Progressives Congress did, but passed away before he was inaugurated. Try as he might, James Faleke was not accepted as a replacement even though he ran on a joint ticket with Audu. So, in came Yahaya Bello, who came second. He was barely 40 years old and virtually unknown. It was reported then that on inauguration day, Bello wept bitterly,…
The Minister of Communication, Innovations and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani has expressed hope that the launch of Thuraya communication products and services will help in the fight against insecurity, illegal mining and oil thefts in the country. The Minister stated this on Wednesday, 2 October, 2024 during the official launch of Thuraya products and services in partnership with TSAT Telecommunications Ltd, an indigenous telecom services firm. The minister who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Engr Farouk Yusuf, said, beyond helping in expanding the country’s broadband penetration to hinterland and hard-to-reach areas, the formal entry of…
The legal team of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the banned Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPBO), has urged the Federal Government to drop the terrorism charges against him or grant him bail so that he prepare properly for his trial. The legal team, which made the call during a press briefing on Wednesday, 2 October, 2024 in Abuja, described the condition their client was held at the Department of State Service (DSS) detention facility as “very hostile.” Aloy Ejimakor, Special Counsel to Kanu, said: “His continued detention at the DSS facility is not conducive as the environment is hostile and unfit…
Wanted bandit kingpin, Bello Turji, has dared the security forces, saying he is not afraid to die, just as he also called for dialogue with the federal government to end armed violence in Zamfara State. Turji, who is among the 43 terrorists in the North West declared wanted by the Defence Headquarters, made the call in a five-minute and forty-second video. In the video, Turji confirmed the killing of his boss, Halilu Sububu, saying that Sububu’s killing would not silence him. Turji said that he was willing to lay down his arms if the government would dialogue with him. “Sadists, who claimed…