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Justice Anwuli Chikere of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, ordered the immediate release of deposed Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, who is currently being confined to Awe town, Nasarawa State, after his banishment. Justice Chikere, who gave the order in an ex-parte motion brought by the team of Sanusi’s lawyers, also granted the prayers for all the respondents to be served through substituted means should it become impossible to personally affect the service. (NAN)

A video has surfaced online showing President Muhammadu Buhari being attacked in Kebbi state, northwest Nigeria. The President was in Kebbi on Thursday to declare open the Argungu Fishing and Cultural Festival. However, the mission of the man who attempted to attack Mr. Buhari but promptly prevented by security operatives could not be ascertained. Meanwhile, the Presidency has denied the attack on the President. A statement by Presidential Media Adviser, Femi Adesina states: “President Muhammadu Buhari was in Kebbi State Thursday to declare open the Argungu Fishing and Cultural Festival. It was the first time the international tourism event would…

A total of 2,100 Corps members deployed to Kwara on Thursday took the oath of allegiance during the 2020 Batch ‘A’ Orientation Course at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Yikpata, Edu Local Government Area of the state. The state NYSC State Coordinator, Mrs Francisca Olaleye, disclosed this at the opening of the orientation course. According to Olaleye, at the close of registration, 2,100 were registered made up of 995 males and 1,105 females. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Justice Akanbi Gegele, who represented the Chief Judge of the state, administered the oath on the corps members. “I…

Abdulrasheed Maina, former Chairman, defunct Pension Reformed Task Team (PRTT), on Thursday said that he did not plot to assassinate the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) counsel or witnesses.n his ongoing trial.Maina, who told Justice Okon Abang of a Federal High Court, Abuja, in a counter-affidavit to EFCC motion on notice to seek for revocation of his bail, said the allegation to also assassinate correctional service officers in order to escape from custody was baseless.The ex-pension boss said he strongly believed in his innocence and would “remain in Nigeria until he clears himself of all the malicious allegations the EFCC…

The Cadets of 67 Regular Course (Army) on Thursday paid a working visit to the Theatre Command, Operation Lafiya Dole in Maiduguri. Maj.-Gen. Jamilu Sarham, the Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) led them on the visit. Sarham told newsmen that the visit was to expose the cadets to areas of their expertise before passing out from the academy. He said that they had visited various departments at the 7 Division of the Nigerian Army in Maiduguri, adding that it afforded the cadets the opportunity to be exposed to counter-insurgency operations. “We are here with the cadets to interact…

The bill seeking to peg minimum educational qualification for persons seeking to occupy the office of President of Nigeria and state governors scale second reading at the senate. Also, the bill seeks to make the Ordinary National Diploma (OND) the minimum qualification for those seeking positions at the National and State Assemblies. The bill is being sponsored by Sen. Istifanus Huang, (PDP, Plateau). The bill seeks to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to provide for the amendment of Sections 65 (2) (a), 131 (d), Section 106 (c) and Section 177 (d) on minimum educational qualification for…

The Central bank of Nigeria (CBN) has expressed displeasure over rumours and speculation by “unscrupulous” players in the foreign exchange market saying that the apex bank is on the verge of devaluing the Naira. According to the bank, the rumours which are already triggering panic in the FX Market “are false, unwarranted and calculated to serve their dubious and selfish ends.” Consequently, the CBN through its Director of Corporate Communications, Isaac Okorafor, states as follows: “We have begun a robust and coordinated investigation in collaboration with the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) and related agencies to uncover the unscrupulous persons…

Air Peace has launched a new mobile App to ease flight bookings and other transactions. The airline’s Senior Communications Executive, Stanley Olisa, made this known in a statement in Lagos on Thursday. Olisa said, “With this new app, customers can easily book, pay and check-in for their flights from the convenience of their phone while having quick access to all necessary information.” He said the new app is a convenient and user-friendly platform and every customer would love it. “The launch of this app is a demonstration of our commitment to boosting our customers’ experience with us. “The app is…

Ekiti State Government has issued “administrative letters” to no fewer than 11 first-class traditional rulers over alleged non-cooperation with government and leadership of the state traditional Council. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the memo, entitled: “Re-Absence from State Functions and Council of Traditional Rulers’ Monthly Meetings,” was issued to the affected Obas, late on Wednesday, and given 72 hours, within which to explain themselves. The letter accused the rulers of refusing to make themselves available at both state functions as well as monthly meetings of the State Council of Traditional Rulers, for about eight months, since August 2019…

The Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, told members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-West geopolitical zone to unite and work together to reposition the party and reclaim its glory. Governor Makinde made the call while speaking at a South-West Stakeholders’ meeting of the PDP held at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, on Thursday. He noted that he had already dedicated himself to the cause of uniting all tendencies in the zone, adding that a united South-West PDP would rub off positively on the national outlook of the party. A statement by the Chief…