Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has visited the Gayawa Gully Erosion site, pledging to address the environmental devastation and uplift the local community’s quality of life. In a statement by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the governor stated that the visit marked a new chapter in tackling the longstanding erosion issues affecting the Bulbula-Gayawa community in Ungoggo Local Government Area, which also impacts Nasarawa and Fagge local government areas. Governor Yusuf emphasized the urgency of addressing the gully erosion, which has claimed lives, destroyed farmlands, and posed severe risks to residents, especially children. “The destruction caused by this…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar, has expressed deep sadness over the death of the Chief of Army Staff of Nigeria, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, The Sultan, in a statement by his Media Team on Thursday, extended his heartfelt condolences to the Commander-in-Chief, President Bola Tinubu, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, the Nigerian Army, and the family of the deceased over the irreparable loss. In this difficult time of losing a highly respected military leader in the world’s most populous Black nation, the Sultan, though saddened by General Lagbaja’s demise, takes consolation in the fact that he lived a life…
OmniRetail, Africa’s leading B2B e-commerce platform, has successfully launched its 50th Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) distribution franchise. The event brought together retail value chain stakeholders to celebrate the expansion of the OmniHub franchise network. This milestone reinforced OmniRetail’s mission to transform the FMCG distribution landscape across Africa, empowering thousands of retailers and enhancing product accessibility in underserved communities. The launch was a resounding success, featuring panel discussions with industry leaders, interactive sessions with OmniHub franchise partners, and engagements with retailers. The company highlighted how its expansion to 50 OmniHubs across Nigeria has empowered over 100,000 retailers, giving them access to…
…Say “Our hands are clean, we don’t take sides with anyone in land matters”, as the Police DPO denies the allegation …Eredo Baale, legal counsel called on Tinubu, IGP Egbetokun, DSS, and others to stop FCID, Zone 2 incessant threats of arrest against natives, restore peace in the Lagos community Some victims of land grabbers’ activities in Eredo, Epe, Lagos State have cried out to the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, and, by extension, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to save their lives and properties from unlawful gun carrying land grabbers allegedly working in collaboration with DPO of Noforija…
21 year-old Ayeobasan Temitope of the Department of History at the Lagos State University (LASU) opens up on how she broke the jinx to become the first first-class History graduate at the University. What inspired you to pursue a degree in History? Interestingly, my journey into studying History wasn’t part of my original plan. I initially wanted to study Law, but various obstacles came up along the way, so I enrolled in the Department of History as a temporary choice. At the same time, I processed my transfer to Law. However, along the line, I realised that Law was not…
The national power grid in Nigeria has reportedly collapsed once more, plunging the entire country into darkness. ASHENEWS reports that this latest incident is part of a troubling pattern that has left millions of Nigerians without electricity, impacting homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure. The frequent collapses of the national power grid highlight the ongoing struggles in Nigeria’s power sector, which has faced challenges with aging infrastructure, inadequate investment, and operational inefficiencies. ASHENEWS recalls that in October alone, the grid suffered five separate collapses within a single week, a significant increase in grid failures that underscored the fragile state of Nigeria’s…
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has commended President Bola Tinubu for directing Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) to ensure the immediate release of minors detained during the #EndBadGovernance protests across Nigeria. It said the directive, announced by Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris, demonstrates the President’s commitment to reuniting these minors with their families. In a statement signed by CISLAC Executive Director, Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, the organization praised the President’s decision and urged him to expand the directive to include other detained protesters, advocating for greater unity and justice. CISLAC also highlighted the need for comprehensive…
The 13th National Council on Lands, Housing, and Urban Development is set to take place in Gombe, Gombe State, from Monday, November 11 to Friday, November 15, 2024. This was confirmed in a statement released by Badamasi Haiba, Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, in Kaduna on Tuesday. Themed “Housing the Future: Affordable Housing for Economic Growth, Climate Resilience, and Urban Development,” the event will be held at the Gombe International Conference Centre on Airport Road. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa-Dangiwa, will preside over the council, supported by the…
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, nominated Saseyi Ibiyemi, as the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) representing Ondo State. He also nominated Abdulrazak Tukur as a National Commissioner for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), representing the North West. If cleared by the Senate, Ibiyemi will replace Mr Niyi Ijalaye, who died in August while serving as the REC in Ogun. Ibiyemi, 58, who hails from Ilaje in Ondo State, is currently the Administrative Secretary of INEC in Lagos State, Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, said in a statement. “She graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University in…
The Sokoto State Government has raised alarms over the emergence of a new criminal group in the state, known as “LAKURAWAS.” Deputy Governor Idris Mohammed Gobir expressed these concerns while hosting participants of Course 33 from the National Defence College, Abuja, currently on a study tour in the state. Gobir described LAKURAWAS as a faith-based group with idealistic views. Assessments have revealed that the group possesses sophisticated weapons, with criminal activities reported across five local government areas in Sokoto. He noted that this unsettling development has emerged at a time when the state is already grappling with persistent banditry. As…