Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje has directed all cleared contestants in the January 16,2021 local government election in the state to undergo a compulsory drug test. The decision is to rid the state of illicit drug abuse. The Commissioner for Information, Mohammed Garba, disclosed this to newsmen at the end […]
Day: November 26, 2020
Gunmen kill Ondo traditional ruler
The Oluifon of Ifon in Ose local government ,Oba Israel Adeusi has been shot dead. The first class traditional ruler was killed by gunmen suspected to be Kidnappers at about 5:50pm on Thursday, near Elegbaka village along the Benin – Akure highway while returning from a meeting in Akure He […]
Court derecognizes Ebonyi PDP Caretaker Committee
A High Court in Ebonyi State on Thursday, restrained the newly inaugurated nine-member State Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party! PDP) from parading as party executives. The court order followed an exparte motion by members of the state working commitee led by Onyekachi Nwebonyi which was dissolved in the […]
Woman arrested for harbouring bandits in Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a Woman for allegedly harbouring and supporting bandits. Sadiya Mohammed Yaro,28, was arrested by operatives in the Kofar Dumi area of Bauchi metropolis. The Spokesman of the command,Ahmed Mohammed Wakil in a statement on Wednesday said the suspect was arrested on November 22, […]
ICPC arrests Acting DG,NABDA, for alleged N400million fraud
The Independent Corrupt practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arrested the Acting Director General of the National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) Professor Alex Akpa, over allegations of N400million fraud. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Azuka Ogugua on Wednesday, the Commission said Akpa is being investigated to […]