Author: Samuel Akpenpuun

The 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero has announced the cancellation of the durbar ceremonies he initially planned to avoid breakdown of law and order in the state. He also extended warm greetings to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, on the occasion of the Eid el Kabir celebration. This was made known in a broadcast delivered at the Nassarawa mini palace on Saturday “The cancellation of durbar activities follows security recommendations to maintain peace in the state,” he explained. Bayero in his message emphasised the importance of sacrifice and prayer during Eid, expressing hopes…

The 16th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II said he understand why the deposed Emir, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero and other affected by the repealed law feel hurt about the ongoing emirate tussle in the state. Speaking in an interview with Saturday Sun, Sanusi said the beneficiaries of the former system feel hurt because they have been removed. Sanusi said, “What we are dealing with is a situation where somebody divided us. And actually, when you create these things, some people get some privileges. They didn’t ask for it, but they’ve enjoyed it for four years. “Now when they…

Sarkic, a Montenegro international, joined the Championship club from Wolves in August 2023 and made 33 appearances last season. He last played for his country in a 2-0 friendly defeat by Belgium on 5 June. The Montenegro Football Association (FSCG) said Sarkic died suddenly on Saturday morning, with local media reporting he collapsed at his apartment in Budva. The FSCG described Sarkic as a “beloved member” of the national squad and an “eternally smiling guy”. “His untimely death has caused great pain to the Sarkic family,” it added. Millwall said they were “completely devastated”. “Everyone at the club sends their…

Victor Osimhen has fired back at former Super Eagles coach Finidi George over his comments on his commitment towards this month’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Osimhen was injured for the games, but Finidi maintained the striker could still have managed to play the matches. Osimhen twisted his ankle and was ruled out for four weeks. The 25-year-old Napoli striker has now said he is now being attacked for the failure of the Super Eagles to win both matches. “I asked Finidi George to allow me stay with the players in the camp, but Finidi asked me not to bother…

The Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr Jide Idris has blamed the outbreak of cholera in the country on poor sanitation, personal and environmental hygiene, and lack of access to clean water. Idris who said this while speaking on a programme on Channels Television on Saturday noted that the agency is conducting a risk assessment, and alerted all the states on the outbreak. Cholera is a food and water-borne disease, caused by the ingestion of the organism Vibrio cholerae in contaminated water and food. NCDC had warned the public of the increasing trend of…

The Bauchi State Government has addressed concerns regarding the ongoing demolition of illegal containers and structures. The government stated that the actions are part of efforts to enforce urban planning regulations and ensure public safety. The Nation reports that the demolition of the shops had generated reactions from business and shop owners who berated the administration of Governor Bala Mohammed for taking away their means of livelihood. However, during a media chat at the council chambers of the Government House yesterday, the Commissioner for Housing and Environment, Danlami Kawule, while addressing residents, explained that the demolitions aimed to restore and…

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has raised the alarm on alleged irregularities and corruption over the recently released names of successful candidates in the ongoing 2022/23 Police Constables Recruitment Exercise. He said he had been inundated with complaints and allegations of corruption by unsuspecting candidates and stakeholders on the irregularities that marred the exercise. The Police chief also alleged that names of screened candidates who were successful to the last stage were removed. Upon careful scrutiny of the list released on the PSC portal, he said it was discovered that several names of persons purported to be names of successful…

Trade Union Congress (TUC) President Festus Osifo said yesterday that there was nothing sacrosanct about the N250,000, adding that labour was receptive to adjustments. There was no immediate response from the federal government last night on the latest stance of organised labour, although the Senate yesterday pledged to grant accelerated consideration and passage of the new minimum wage bill from President Bola Tinubu. Only last Wednesday, the acting President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Prince Adewale Adeyanju, said labour’s demand “remains N250,000, and we have not been given any compelling reasons to change this position, which we consider a great concession…

Lionel Messi scored twice as Argentina wrapped up their preparations for the Copa America with a 4-1 friendly victory over Guatemala in Maryland on Friday. Messi grabbed an early equaliser and then dinked in Argentina’s fourth as the world champions came from behind in what was their final game before they launch the defence of their Copa America crown against Canada in Atlanta next Thursday. Guatemala took a shock lead after only four minutes at Commanders Field in Landover when a free-kick from Oscar Santis from wide on the left sowed confusion in the Argentina defence. Santis’s cross bobbled across…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI on Friday, June 14, 2024 brokered a renewed strategic alliance towards tackling the menace of  internet crimes and other waves of emerging and old crimes that are of mutual interests to Nigeria and the United States. The  development came when Christopher Wray, FBI’s Director led a team of the Bureau’s top officials on a visit to the EFCC’s Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede at the Commission’s Abuja corporate headquarters. In his remark at the meeting,  Wray expressed delight at the bond that has existed over the…