As calls for justice grow following the killing of Hanifa Abubakar, another girl has been murdered in Kano State. Hanifa was 5 years old while the latest victim is 12-year-old Zuwaira Gambo. Governor Abdullahi Ganduje made the disclosure at the Government House on Wednesday. He received the Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Tony
US court to sentence Hushpuppi on Valentine’s Day
The United States Attorney’s Office at the Central District of California says that Ramon Abbas, aka, Hushpuppi, will be sentenced on February 14, 2022. The court’s Director of Media Relations, Thom Mrozek, said Hushpuppi has been scheduled for sentencing on Valentine’s Day, according to BBC Pidgin. Mrozek was, however, yet to respond to an email inquiry
Are Nigerians being exploited via IELTS?
IELTS, The International English Language Testing System, is an international standardized test of English language proficiency for non-native English language speakers. It is jointly managed by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge Assessment English, and was established in 1989. The keyword above is “non-native” English language speakers. Can someone please tell me if
Anambra Airport gets more approval from NCAA
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Grants Anambra State Government Approval To Operate Boing 737-700 Aircraft Or Its Equivalent At Anambra Airport By Uche Nworah (ABS News) The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has granted Anambra state government the approval to operate Boeing 737-700 aircraft or its equivalent at Anambra International Cargo and Passenger Airport, Umueri.
Prof. Soludo Frowns at Revenue Thieves in Anambra, gives them quit notice
The incoming governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has vowed to terminate all revenue collection contracts in the state as soon as he is sworn-in into office on March 17, 2022. Soludo, who frowned on the many leakages in revenue collection in the state, said he would use the Executive Order to end theft
Photos From Soludo Transition Committee Inauguration
GOV ELECT PROF CHARLES CHUKWUMA SOLUDO CFR ADDRESSES TRANSITION COMMITTEE, RESTATES HIS VISION FOR ANAMBRA TRANSFORMATION Anambra Governor-Elect; Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo CFR addresses cross session of the Anambra Transition Committee and Handover Committee at Golden Tulip Hotel Agulu. He inform them that the work at hand is huge and his vision for a better,
#Electoral Bill: Fresh Controversy As Senate, Reps Approve Different Versions
A fresh controversy is looming at the National Assembly as the two chambers of the parliament yesterday approved different versions of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2021. While the Senate provided the re-amended bill for direct, indirect primaries or consensus as the procedure for the nomination of candidates by political parties for various elective positions,
Ebeano supermarket opens in Canada
A Nigerian consumer store, Ebeano supermarket, has opened a branch in Canada. Peter Ityohuna, the co-founder of Ebeano Canada, confirmed this to PREMIUM TIMES Tuesday in a telephone interview. According to Mr Andokari, the store was officially opened on December 3, 2021. According to the supermarket’s website, the store is located on 358-360 Ontario street, St Catharines.
Senate Makes U-Turn, Approves Direct, Indirect Or Consesus For Party Primaries
The Nigerian Senate has rescinded its earlier decision on making direct primaries the only method of electing candidates by political parties. This change comes a few days after President Muhammadu Buhari said he was ready to sign the Electoral Act Amendment Bill after the National Assembly makes the necessary adjustments. The direct primary clause had
Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial Adjourned to February 16, 2022
The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned to consider the application filed by the defence lawyer, Mike Ozekhome, SAN. Nnamdi Kanu had earlier pleaded not guilty to the FG’s amended charges. The Prosecution lawyer insisted that the FG was ready to go on with the case and have two witnesses in Court. However, Mike