Newspaper Headlines: Military will ensure smooth handover on May 29, says DHQ
The suspension of Hudu Yunusa-Ari, the resident electoral commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Adamawa, dominated the cover pages of Nigerian newspapers. [tps_footer][/tps_footer] Source: Top Stories
DSS arrests gunmen ‘heading to deliver arms for attack’ in northern state
The Department of State Services (DSS) says it has arrested two gunmen in Kano state. Peter Afunanya, the DSS spokesperson, said in a statement that the gunmen were arrested on Thursday. Afunanya said the operatives seized two AK-47 assault rifles; two empty AK-47 magazines; a red boxer motorcycle; and a sack […]
Sultan announces end of Ramadan fasting — Friday is Eid-el-Fitri
Muhammad Abubakar Sa’ad, president of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSIA), says the crescent to mark the end of Ramadan fasting has been sighted. In a broadcast on Thursday, Sa’ad, the sultan of Sokoto, said his office received information on the sighting of the moon to end the end of the fasting, […]
Buhari approves suspension of Adamawa REC Yunusa-Ari
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the suspension of Hudu Yunusa-Ari, the resident electoral commissioner in Adamawa state. Willie Bassey, director of information in the office of the secretary to the government of the federation, announced the development in a statement issued on Thursday. Bassey said Yunusa-Ari is to remain suspended pending the […]
BREAKING: FG suspends Yunusa-Ari, Adamawa REC
The federal government has suspended Hudu Yunusa-Ari, the resident electoral commissioner in Adamawa state. Willie Bassey, director of information in the office of the secretary to the government of the federation, said in a statement on Thursday, that President Muhammadu Buhari approved the immediate suspension of Yunusa-Ari pending the completion of an investigation […]
Atiku: Outcome of presidential poll has deeply divided Nigeria — I’m worried
Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, says he is worried about how the outcome of the presidential election has deeply divided Nigeria. Abubakar, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the election, came second to Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Tinubu secured 8,794,726 votes to defeat Abubakar, who got 6,984,520 […]
‘I’m ready to walk with all Nigerians’ — Tinubu seeks more patriotism in sallah message
Bola Tinubu, president-elect, says he is ready to walk with all Nigerians. Speaking in a statement on Thursday to felicitate with Muslims on the occasion of the Eid-el-Fitri celebration, Tinubu said citizens should constantly seek to become a better version of themselves in patriotism, dedication to duty, and honesty. “For Muslims in […]
Report: Food prices surged by 9.7% in seven months over naira redesign, poor climate
The prices of foodstuffs used in preparing jollof rice increased by 9.7 percent between September 20222 and March 2023. This is contained in SB Morgen’s (SBM) latest report, titled, ‘The SBM Jollof Index: Remaining Within a Vicious Cycle’. The index covers major food items used in making a pot of jollof rice […]
FEC approves amendment of ‘obsolete’ labour laws to align with international standards
The federal executive council (FEC) has approved the amendment of the country’s labour laws to meet the standard of the International Labour Organisation (ILO). Chris Ngige, minister for labour and employment, said the council, presided over by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, granted its approval to the amendment on Wednesday. The minister, while speaking with […]
‘Buhari has failed woefully’ — Ortom replies presidency over comment on Benue killings
Samuel Ortom, governor of Benue, has criticised the presidency for blaming his administration for the killings in the state. Benue has been in the news for months over violent attacks on residents by suspected bandits. On Wednesday, the presidency said Ortom should be blamed for the killings, alleging that he rejected interventions […]