Doctors at Balmoral Castle have announced the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen, who was 96, was placed under medical supervision at Balmoral Castle, her estate in the Scottish Highlands. Prince Charles traveled to Balmoral to be at his mother’s side. The death of Queen Elizabeth II is a watershed moment for Britain, at once incomparable and incalculable. It marks both the loss of a revered monarch — the only one most Britons have ever known — and the end of a figure who served as a living link to the glories of World War II Britain, presided over…
Author: Abdallah el-Kurebe
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has emphasised that it has not reversed its position on the Yobe North Senatorial Primary election, contrary to some reports. Recall that Bashir Machina was declared winner of the APC Primary but Senate President Ahmed Lawan was reported to be making efforts to claim the seat, after losing the presidential primaries, to no avail so far. The National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye in a statement on Thursday, said the Commission stands by its Monitoring Team’s Report. “The attention of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been drawn…
By Babagana Wakil, Maiduguri More than 90,000 vulnerable male and female residents as well as community groups on Wednesday in Bama, received combine sum of about N400 million alongside thousands of bags of food and textiles as humanitarian support and social protection on the second day of the visit of Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum. Zulum arrived Bama on Monday as he approaches his third day of undertaking humanitarian and developmental activities. According to a 2016 assessment report co-authored by the World Bank, the EU, United Nations and Nigerian Government, Bama is identified as the worst affected by Boko Haram’s…
By Babagana Wakil, Maiduguri Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has directed the immediate rehabilitation of unoccupied and deteriorated bungalows meant for medical doctors, including the chief medical director (CMD), at the General Hospital in Bama. The Governor gave the directive on Tuesday evening after inspecting the quarters. Zulum’s Tuesday visit was a follow-up to his initial surprise showing at the hospital around 10pm on Monday night, for on-the-spot monitoring of public healthcare services. Zulum directed relevant officials of the Borno State Government to ensure rehabilitation began today, Wednesday, expressing his readiness to immediately approve the release of…
The Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF) has announced Solacebase and 10 other organisations as the first set of participants in its Nigeria Media Innovation Program (NAMIP). A statement from the organization said the successful participants were selected from over 200 applications after careful consideration by an Advisory Committee comprising leading professionals in journalism, business, academia and innovative enterprise. It said the 3-year initiative would be working to increase capacity, generate sustainable and diverse revenue streams, and build audiences of independent media in Nigeria, particularly those reaching underserved communities. ”NAMIP is implemented by Media Development Investment Fund, a not-for-profit investment fund…
Niger state governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has paid a sympathy visit to the people affected by flood disaster in Kontagora local government and donated 100 fabrics, 500 bags of grains comprising rice, maize and millet as relief materials. Presenting the items to the Emir of Kontagora at his Palace for onward distribution to the victims, Bello said the gesture was to ameliorate the sufferings of the people. The Governor consoled the Emir and those that lost their family members as well as properties to the disaster. He directed the Ministry of Environment to collaborate with relevant Ministries and Kontagora local…
Key partners of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) have indicated interest to grace the Guild’s 2022 Conference. The conference committee chairman, Mr. Ken Ugbechie disclosed that some notable institutions have firmed up their partnership for this year’s event slated to hold on Thursday, October 6 at Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja-Lagos. They include the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL Plc.), Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB), and Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC). Others are First Bank Plc, the Nigeria Liquefied National Gas (NLNG) Limited, The Presidency, Wema Bank, Zenith Bank,…
Hundreds of US public officials, police officers and soldiers are or have been involved with the far-right Oath Keepers militia, according to a report from an anti-extremism organisation. The Anti-Defamation League’s Center on Extremism compared the names from a leak of Oath Keepers membership rolls with public records and social media. Some alleged members have denied any affiliation with the group. Oath Keepers are accused of playing a key role in last year’s Capitol riots. The report raises fresh concerns about the presence of extremist ideology in law enforcement and the military. “The Oath Keepers are a virulently anti-government, violent…
By Kalmana Afsa, Bauchi Floods in 11 of the 20 local government areas of Bauchi state have killed at least 10 people, submerged thousands of hectares of farmlands and houses. The affected local government areas include Jamaare, Giade, Misau Dambam, Zaki, Darazo, Kirfi, Itas-Gadau, Shira Gamawa, Toro, Ningi and Misau. ASHENEWS reports that 12 of the affected 19 local government areas were worst hit. The Director, Planning Research and Statistics at the State Emergency management Agency (SEMA), Adamu Nayola who spoke with newsmen immediately after inspecting the level of damage in some villages of Jamaare local government area, said some…
Nigeria’s State Security Service (SSS) has disclosed reason it arrested publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Desert Herald, Tukur Mamu. The publisher has negotiated for the release of scores of passengers abducted from the Abuja-Kaduna train by terrorists on March 28, 2022. Mamu was reported to be traveling to Saudi Arabia with his family through Cairo, Egypt. However, the SSS in a statement by its spokesperson, Peter Afunanya confirmed that the publisher was arrested in Cairo, returned to Nigeria on Wednesday and is in its custody. “The Department of State Services (DSS) has been inundated with enquires in respect of the…