The Kano state government has announced Mallam Muhammad Sanusi’s dethronement as Emir of Kano. The traditional ruler’s dethronement, according to the Director General, Media and Communications, Kano State Government, Salihu Yakasai, was unanimously approved by the Kano State Executive Council. Sanusi and Kano Governor Abdullahi Ganduje have been on a warpath for quite some time over perceived political
BREAKING: Bayero named new Emir of Kano
His Highness, Aminu Ado Bayero, the Emir of Bichi and son of late Emir Abdullahi Ado Bayero has been appointed the new Emir of Kano by Kano state government. Announcing his appointment on Monday, Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Usman Alhaji, said Aminu Ado Bayero’s appointment was as a result of recommendations by the
BREAKING: Nigeria confirms second coronavirus case
The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, has announced a second confirmed case of Coronavirus in Nigeria. It was learnt that the victim had contact with the Italian that brought coronavirus to Nigeria. The victim was said to be one of those under isolation. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control confirmed this in a tweet on Monday.
Bishop Oyedepo Blasts Buhari’s government
The Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide also known as Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has described the regime of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), as the worst in the history of Nigeria. Oyedepo said this on Sunday while delivering a sermon during the second service of the church at the Faith
Pope names new Bishops for USA, Nigeria, Republic of Congo
The Holy Father erected the new Diocese of Ekwulobia, in Nigeria, by dividing the Diocese of Awka, making it suffrage of the Metropolitan See of Onitsha. At the same time he appointed the first Bishop of the newly erected Diocese of Ekwulobia, H.E. Bishop Peter Ebere Okpaleke, previously Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Ahiara
Breaking : Ihedioha loses again after As Supreme Court Upholds Hope
The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, declined to restore Emeka Ihedioha of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as the Governor of Imo State. The apex court, in a decision by a seven-man panel of Justices led by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Tanko Muhammad, reinstated the judgement it gave on January 14, which declared
Pope Francis Tests Negative To Coronavirus
Pope Francis has tested negative for the coronavirus after suffering a slight cold which led him to cancel several public gatherings, newspaper Il Messaggero reported Tuesday. The Rome paper said Francis, 83, underwent the test as he has been suffering from a cough, a slight temperature, a sore throat and chills. The illness sparked speculation in
Pay only 1,782 to Disco – NERC
NERC To DISCO: No More Estimated Billing And Prepaid Meter Is A Must, Users To Pay N1,872 Only From February 20,2020 estimated billings relating to electricity power supply is outdated, unmetered customers should be metered by Disco, and DISCO must provide meters for some category of users latest by April 30,2020, though this article will
Italian-Nigerian Footballer, Contracts Coronavirus
King Paul Akpan Udoh, the Italian-Nigerian player, has become the first footballer to be infected with the coronavirus. King Paul currently plies his trade with Pianese, an Italian Serie C side. The Pianese forward was diagnosed with the disease on February 27, and he has been quarantined. The 22-year-old started his career with Reggiana before moving
Nigeria confirms first coronavirus case in sub-Saharan Africa
The first confirmed case of coronavirus in sub-Saharan Africa has been reported by Nigeria, as stock market losses around the world deepened amid investor alarm over a potential global pandemic. The case was an Italian citizen who worked in Nigeria and had returned from Italy to Lagos on 25 February, said Nigeria’s health minister, Osagie