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Supporters of the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, have converged to celebrate his reinstatement as the sole Emir of Kano.  The supporters were from the umbrellas of the Muhammadu Sanusi II colloquium and Yan Dangwalen Jihar Kano—groups that fought and advocated for the return of the Emir.  The get-together event was organised to celebrate the restoration of the Emir and meet with all supporters.  According to the chairman of the event, Ibrahim Musa Abubakar popularly known as Sanyi-sanyi, the meeting is just to celebrate the reinstatement of the Emir. He said, “We cannot express our deepest gratitude to God who opportune Muhammadu Sanusi II to return to Gidan Dabo as Emir. That is why we are gathered here to show our appreciation to God and celebrate the development.” The event had in attendance high personalities, government officials, among others. 

A fire outbreak has razed three apartments at Katsina road near Hauren shanu area of Kano State.  The Public Relations Officer of the state Fire Service, Saminu Yusif Abudullahi, said the incident happened on Tuesday around 8:47am.  He said the central control room of the agency received an emergency call from one Obilo Lucia that there was a fire incident at Katsina road near Hauren shanu.  He said, “Our crew on duty from central and Kantin Kwari fire stations were mobilized to the scene.’’ He added that the operatives were able to successfully manage the situation and saved the remaining apartments from the ground and upper floor of the two buildings from burning, adding that the cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Ex-President Muhammadu Buhari’s residence in Daura, Katsina State, is fast becoming a go to place for top Nigerian politicians.  Before now, the residences of former President Olusegun Obasanjo; ex-Military President Ibrahim Babangida; former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, were hot spots for politicians who troop there frequently.  But Daura is fast catching up as it played host to former Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State less than 24 hours after ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar paid a similar visit.  Like Atiku, El-Rufai is not on the same page with the All Progressives Congress (APC) at his home state of Kaduna and at the federal level.  It is unclear if the visit to Buhari is part of the strategies to take on the ruling party in 2027. See pictures below: 

Lagos, Nigeria’s largest metropolis is currently ravaged by a cholera outbreak, which has killed 24 persons and left hundreds hospitalised. Being a densely populated city, Lagos in many cases has recorded the highest number of cases and fatalities in the event of any epidemic or pandemic. Out of over 3,000 deaths recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic, Lagos topped the chart.  And when the cholera outbreak hit the city last week, it sent shivers down the spines of many residents and the neighbouring states. Apart from its huge population, access to basic water and sanitation facilities has been a hard nut to crack battle for many communities.  According to the NCDC, cholera is an acute diarrhea disease caused by Vibrio cholerae; a gram-negative rod-shaped bacterium. It is a potentially life-threatening, primarily waterborne disease.  Cholera can be both endemic and epidemic.  In Nigeria, cholera is an endemic and seasonal disease, occurring annually mostly...

Shabu community in Lafia Local Government Area of Nasarawa State has been thrown into confusion following the kidnap of a paramount ruler.  The gunmen were said to have stormed the area at about 8pm, on Thursday, whisking him to a yet to be identified location. A source from the area who did not want to be named said Shuaibu was kidnapped few meters from his residence after observing hisIsha’i prayer.  According to him, “We heard that he was kidnapped just a few meters away from his house. The gunmen came in their numbers and took him to an unknown destination.  “We also heard that the police are already following up on the matter to ensure that he is rescued unhurt. Our prayer is that he should return to this community (Shabu) in good health and sound mind.  “The Madakin Shabu has been a peace-loving and kind man. He shows love to everyone irrespective of tribe or religion. He does not deserve this challenge that he is facing at the moment. I, therefore,...

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced dates for the CAF TotalEnergies African Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the Women African Cup of Nations (WAFCON)   CAF Executive Committee ratified the dates at a meeting on Friday and published them on its website, with AFCON scheduled for Dec. 21 2025 to Jan. 18, 2026.  The Women’s tournament which was scheduled for this year has now been postponed to hold from July 5 to July 26, 2025.  The President of CAF, Patrice Motsepe, said the delay in the announcement of the dates was due to the extensive global football calendar.  He is, however, hopeful that the tournaments in Morocco would be the best in the continent’s history.  “The announcement of the dates of the CAF TotalEnergies AFCON Morocco 2025 took much longer than expected, as there were complex and at times challenging discussions with various interested parties, in the light of the extensive International and Domestic Match Calendars...

Food inflation, insecurity blamed The rising cases of acute malnutrition in seven northern states of the country are generating concerns.  The Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors without Borders, recently raised the alarm over an overwhelming influx of severely malnourished children at its medical facilities in seven Northern states.   The affected states, according to a statement issued by the MSF Field Communication Officer in Nigeria, Abdulkareem Yakubu, include Kano, Bauchi, Borno, Yobe, Sokoto, Zamfara and Kebbi.   The global humanitarian organisation indicated that the MSF in-patient facilities in Northern Nigeria have recently recorded an “Extraordinary increase in admissions of severely malnourished children with life-threatening complications,” surpassing last year’s figures by over 100 per cent in some locations.   “For the MSF teams, this is an alarming indication of a premature peak of the lean season and the i...

Music star, David Adeleke, better known as Davido, has claimed that the engagement ring of Chioma Rowland, his soon to be wife, is worth the price of three rolls Royce.  He made the claim in a social media post by Pascal Okechukwu, a member of his 30 billion gang who is popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest.  In the video, Cubana hailed the couple, and requested Chioma to flaunt the ring.  “#ChiVido 2024! Excessive steeze! Let me see that ring,” he said.  In his response, Davido said, “That is two, three Rolls Royces right there.” 

Military deployed to fight banditry in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State have eliminated many of them in coordinated attacks in the area.  It was gathered that the coordinated ground and air strikes by the troops of Operation Whirl Punch successfully neutralized the bandits, including some of their leaders at an identified meeting point near Bula community within Yadi Forest in Giwa LGA.  Overseeing Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State Samuel Aruwan, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday.  According to him, an operational feedback to the State Government indicated that the strike was based on credible intelligence which followed the recent elimination of some bandit kingpins along the Kaduna-Katsina border areas.  He explained that intelligence report had earlier revealed that bandits were to converge on the area for a meeting on a deadly mission within the Yadi Forest genera area.  “Close monit...

A Point of Sale (POS) operator, popularly called Alfa, in Ado-Ekiti, along the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), has been shot and killed by unknown gunmen.  This killing took place 48 hours after an okada riders’ ticketing officer was killed in broad daylight. The killing happened at the shop of the victim, located adjacent the gate of the EKSUTH in Ado-Ekiti.  Information gathered noted that the gunmen came on a motorbike and shot Alfa and made away with his money and other valuables.  A customer who was transacting with him when the incident happened was said to have also sustained injury.  Alfa, who is well known in the area, was always with cash. His body has been deposited at the EKSUTH morgue.  There was no immediate response from the police as at the time of filing this report. 

Protesters under the auspices of Kaduna Citizens Watch for Good Governance (KCWGG), on Thursday, stormed Kaduna State Government House to demand the probe and arrest of Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of the state. They asked incumbent Governor Uba Sani to invite officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other relevant agencies to arrest and prosecute El-Rufai over his administration’s indictment to the tune of N423 billion. The protesters sang solidarity songs just as they displayed placards with different inscriptions. Some of the inscriptions read, ‘We will occupy all MDAs to chase out all indicted persons in the report’. ‘Stop servicing all loans that did not follow due process before they were obtained’. On March 30th, 2024, Governor Uba Sani revealed during a town hall meeting that the state faced a substantial debt burden of $587 million, N85 billion, and 115 contractual liabilities inherited from the previous administration. This, h...

Internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Mangu and Bokkos local government areas of Plateau State have received much-needed relief materials and cash from Plan International.  During a presentation in Mangu community of Mangu Local Government Area, non-food items and N60,000 were distributed to each household/beneficiary.  Hanoch Hebron, the Gender Advisor for Plan International, spoke at the event, noting that the donation was a collaborative effort with ActionAid, Christian Aid, and supported by Start Network.  The non-food items included mattresses, bowls, mosquito nets, flashlights, blankets, laundry/bathing soap, as well as kitchen accessories, such as knives, plates and spoons.  Hebron emphasised that these items were intended to help households restore their dignity and meet basic needs, enabling them to resume normal life despite the crisis. 

Ravaging cholera outbreak has hit Ogun State, killing one and leaving about five others hospitalised. Already, the epidemic has killed 21 in Lagos State with over 400 cases recorded. It is gathered the deceased is a 62-year-old woman in Ijebu-Igbo, Ijebu North Local Government Area of the state.  Locals said the woman caught the disease while tending to an infected child, now hospitalised. Five persons have already been hospitalised in the community, sources said. Ijebu-Igbo, the headquarters of Ijebu North LGA, is one of the epicenters of cholera disease in the state. Our correspondent reports that when Ogun recorded 12 deaths from cholera outbreak last year, the epidemic began in Ijebu Igbo with 217 cases. Dr. Kunle Ashimi, Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Ogun State, confirmed the spread of cholera to the state at a press conference on Thursday in Abeokuta. “As of today, cholera has been reported in 30 states, including Ogun State, with at least ...

The Kano State government has said the ruling delivered by a Federal High Court presided over by Justice Abdullahi Muhammad Liman.  The State Attorney General and Commissioner for justice, Barrister Haruna Isah Dederi, said this during a press conference held at the Government House Thursday evening. E-PAPER HOME NEWS BUSINESS POLITICS PODCAST VIDEOS AGRICULTURE SPORTS OPINION EDUCATION ENTERTAINMENT INTERNATIONAL ☰ Click Here To Listen To Trust Radio Live TOP STORY SPONSOR AD BREAKING: Sanusi Remains Emir – Kano Govt The Kano State government has said the ruling delivered by a Federal High Court presided over by Justice Abdullahi Muhammad Liman, earlier on Thursday, shows… ad By Salim Umar Ibrahim Thu, 20 Jun 2024 21:09:29 WAT The Kano State government has said the ruling delivered by a Federal High Court presided over by Justice Abdullahi Muhammad Liman, earlier on Thursday, shows Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II is still the Emir of Kano. The State Attorney General and Com...