The New Nigeria People’s Party NNPP Transition Committee in Kano, has exposed how Governor Umar Abdullahi Ganduje allegedly diverted over N100 Billions Local Government Funds for personal accounts. “Official documents recovered clearly shows how N100 Billion was Siphons from the Kano Local Governments Treasury to Personal accounts, this is away from other similar diversions we have seen in the quest of our investigation”. This revelation was made, during a Town Hall meeting on Strengthening Investigative Data Driven Journalism in the Fight Against Corruption in Local Languages in Nigeria, Saturday in Kano, organized by WADATA Media, Advocacy Center, WAMAC with the…
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The 9th edition of the African Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) was held today, Saturday, May 20, 2023. The prestigious event, at the Eko Hotel, celebrated talents in the film world across Africa. Veteran actress Patience Ozokwor took home the Industry Merit Award for her admirable service to the industry. Jade Osiberu’s Brotherhood and Kunle Afolayan’s Anikulapo grabbed multiple awards in different categories. Below is the list of winners: Best Actor in a Comedy – (Movie/TV Series) Samuel Perry (Broda Shaggi) – Best Actress in a Comedy – (Movie/TV Series) Bimbo Ademoye – Selina Best Actor in a Drama –…
The governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, has expressed disaffection over a recent meeting between a former governor of the state, Rabiu Kwankwaso and President-elect Bola Tinubu. The governor made the lamentation in a leaked audio, verified by insiders as the voices of Mr Ganduje and that of a former ‘placeholder’ vice presidential candidate of APC, Ibrahim Masari. In 2018, Mr Ganduje was seen in leaked videos stuffing bundles of dollars in his gown, believed to be a bribe he allegedly collected from a contractor. Bulletin.ng reports that Mr Tinubu recently met with the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria…
The president-elect, Bola Tinubu, has returned to the country from his working visit to France. The private jet of the two-term governor of Lagos State landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja where he was welcomed by his supporters, party members and some governors. Among the delegation were his Vice-President-elect, Senator Kashim Shettima; Governor Abdullahi Ganduje; Senate, Ahmad Lawan and Godswill Akpabio.
Afrobeat musician, Femi Kuti, spoke out on his brother Seun’s detention during a concert in France on Friday night. Femi stated that the family was working hard to achieve a favourable outcome and that they have one of the best lawyers. In the video that went viral on Saturday, he said, “Just before we embarked on this tour, my brother, Seun, got arrested. Unfortunately I can’t talk about it because it’s in the court, but I want you all to know that we have one of the best lawyers. “The family is solidly behind him and we do hope for…
A Federal High Court has denied nullifying the candidature of the Abia Governor-elect, Dr Alex Otti, who contested the election on the platform of the Labour Party, LP. The court, however, said it nullified the election of the Kano LP candidates that contested the 2023 general election. Recalls that Ibrahim Haruna-Ibrahim had filed an application asking the court to revoke and set aside the certificate of return issued to all LP candidates declared winners in Kano and the 35 states of the Federation, including the FCT, Abuja. However, following the mixed reactions that have trailed the judgement, Justice Nasir-Yunusa affirmed…
The Federal Government has recognised and awarded 29 staff for their hard work and performance in the discharge of their various duties in the civil service. The staff were given 32 inches television set each for their contributory role to the growth of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouq during the launch of the Ministry’s revised service charter and rewards and recognition of deserving staff of the Ministry, urged the awardees not to relent in their duties. Farouq while handing over the television to…
The Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje’s daughter, Asiya Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has filed a fresh case against her ex-husband, Inuwa Bala, before a Kano magistrates’ court. Bala was arraigned before the presiding magistrate of Court 69, Ishaq Abdu Aboki, sitting at Muhammad Abubakar Rimi Market over six offences contained in a First Information Report (FIR). The FIR borders around criminal force, assault, criminal trespass, causing hurt, mischief and inciting disturbance which are contrary to the Administration of the Criminal Justice Law of Kano State. When the offences read to him by the court registrar, Nura Ahmad Yakasai, in the…
….Gov AbdulRazaq, Bintinlaye React Oba AbdulGaniyu Ajibola Olusokun II (MFR), the Elerin of Erin-Ile in Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara State is dead. He was a highly respected traditional ruler and a prominent figure in the Nigerian society. He ascended the throne as the Elerin of Erin Ile in 1992 and ruled with distinction for over three decades. The late monarch was known for his dedication to the development of his community and the promotion of peace and harmony among his subjects. He was also a strong advocate for education and healthcare and worked tirelessly to improve the living…
The Russian government on Friday said it has banned former President Barack Obama and 500 other United States citizens from entering the country. The Foreign Ministry said the ban was in response to the latest round of sanctions announced by Washington. “In response to the anti-Russian sanctions regularly imposed by the Biden administration… entry into the Russian Federation is closed for 500 Americans,” the foreign ministry said, adding that Obama was among those on the list. On Friday, the United States added hundreds more companies and individuals to its sanctions blacklist as it broadened efforts to choke off Russia’s economy…