The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, has called for a law to compel
Nigerian political and religious leaders, including lawmakers, governors
and traditional rulers, to undertake drug test.
The emir made the call as he accused the leaders of condoning the use of illegal substances by their body guards and thugs.
“Anybody who elements of drugs abuse is found in him should quickly
resign his position because he is not fit to hold (public) position,”
Mr. Sanusi said on Monday in Kano.
He was speaking at the Senate Roundtable on Drugs Abuse Epidemic in Nigeria, organised by the Nigerian Senate.
He said it was hypocritical and amounts to mere talk for “a governor
or senator or any big political office holder” to speak against drug
abuse in society while having “highly drugged thugs as his body
Tuesday, 19 December 2017
Monday, 18 December 2017
Robbers storm NLC chairman’s house, abduct wife
Armed persons on Sunday attacked the residence of the chairman of the
Nigeria Labour Congress, Ebonyi State chapter, Leonard Nkah.
The house is at Mile 50 area of Abakaliki, the state capital.
The armed persons, said to be five, stormed the house on Sunday evening, ransacked the building and took away some valuables including undisclosed amount of cash.
“I was called by my wife around 9 p.m. that robbers came to our house and demanded for my whereabouts. They said they got information that there was money that was brought in and that they need the money. They forced her to lie down despite the fact that she was pregnant.
The house is at Mile 50 area of Abakaliki, the state capital.
The armed persons, said to be five, stormed the house on Sunday evening, ransacked the building and took away some valuables including undisclosed amount of cash.
“I was called by my wife around 9 p.m. that robbers came to our house and demanded for my whereabouts. They said they got information that there was money that was brought in and that they need the money. They forced her to lie down despite the fact that she was pregnant.
Nigerian Army counters UN agency over Boko Haram attack on food trucks
The Nigerian Army on Monday countered a United Nations agency over the casualty from a Boko Haram raid.
The World Food Programme, WFP, an agency of the UN had said its driver and his assistant were among four people killed when Boko Haram attacked food trucks despite military escort.
In an email to PREMIUM TIMES on Sunday, the WFP also said food trucks were taken to an unknown destination by the insurgents.
The World Food Programme, WFP, an agency of the UN had said its driver and his assistant were among four people killed when Boko Haram attacked food trucks despite military escort.
In an email to PREMIUM TIMES on Sunday, the WFP also said food trucks were taken to an unknown destination by the insurgents.
Woman docked for alleged attempt to steal child in mosque
The police on Monday arraigned a 38- year-old woman, Juliet Ajagun,
in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos over attempt to steal a
child in a mosque.
The woman, a trader, who resides at No. 20, Abuke St., Ijegun, suburb of Lagos, is facing two-count charge of stealing and causing breach of peace.
The prosecutor, Clifford Ogu, told the court that the offences were committed at Muyi Opaleye St., Ijegun, on December 12.
The woman, a trader, who resides at No. 20, Abuke St., Ijegun, suburb of Lagos, is facing two-count charge of stealing and causing breach of peace.
The prosecutor, Clifford Ogu, told the court that the offences were committed at Muyi Opaleye St., Ijegun, on December 12.
Sunday, 17 December 2017
NUC releases 2017 ranking of Nigerian universities (Full list)
Ahmadu Bello University emerges Highest ranked University in Nigeria (SEE Full List)[size=8pt][/size]
Congratulations To Amadu Bello University, Zaria. The National University Commission has released its rankings for all Universities in Nigeria, both private and government owned, and the rankings show quite curious results.
According to the ranking, out of over hundred ranked university in Nigeria, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria came out top, beating University of Lagos , and Obafemi Awolowo University to second and third place respectively.
Congratulations To Amadu Bello University, Zaria. The National University Commission has released its rankings for all Universities in Nigeria, both private and government owned, and the rankings show quite curious results.
According to the ranking, out of over hundred ranked university in Nigeria, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria came out top, beating University of Lagos , and Obafemi Awolowo University to second and third place respectively.
Saturday, 16 December 2017
Checkout this photobomb by this cute little Boy (Photobomb of the YEAR)
You must have seen the picture — a happy little boy posing
confidently in a picture that he was obviously not supposed to be part
of.
But he looks so charming the photographer couldn’t resist taking a shot of the boy who, apparently, is not from the richest of homes.
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But he looks so charming the photographer couldn’t resist taking a shot of the boy who, apparently, is not from the richest of homes.
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2019: God Has Not Revealed Anything About Atiku – Fr. Mbaka.
The Spiritual Director, Adoration Ministry, Enugu Nigeria, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka has disowned media reports, which quoted him as saying that former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar is a most credible presidential candidate for the 2019 election.
Speaking on Saturday, the fiery priest said the originators of the report were out to cause mischief.
Speaking on Saturday, the fiery priest said the originators of the report were out to cause mischief.
Friday, 15 December 2017
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Wednesday, 13 December 2017
You're More Likely To Get Divorced If You Or Your Partner Has One Of These 8 Jobs
1.
Gaming managers
Topping the charts for the
profession with the highest divorce rate at 52.9% are gaming managers, who are
hired by casinos and companies operating game rooms to interact with customers
and make sure they have a fun and memorable experience.
“They work in an area that involves
exposure to alcohol and interact with lots of people in a very celebratory
environment, which could result in someone straying," says Patricia M.
Barbarito, a managing partner at Einhorn Harris law firm in New Jersey.The True Story Of Alleged Gun Attack On Magu’s Residence
Nigeria’s on Wednesday woke up to the news of an alleged attack on the residence of the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Mustafa Magu, where a policeman was said to have been killed.
But while the report of the attack is true, the report that it took place at the house of the anti-graft boss is false. The attack allegedly took place at a farm house in Karshi, a newly acquired property outside the Federal Capital Territory, where Magu does not reside.
But while the report of the attack is true, the report that it took place at the house of the anti-graft boss is false. The attack allegedly took place at a farm house in Karshi, a newly acquired property outside the Federal Capital Territory, where Magu does not reside.
Tuesday, 12 December 2017
Queues for petrol return to Jos filling stations.(Photos)
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MOBILE FILLING STATION FARIN GADA |
Queues for petrol have returned to filling stations in Jos, the Plateau State capital.The queues, which started last Friday, were as long as 400 metres in some station around the State capital in spite of assurance of adequate supply by the NNPC.
The queues along the ever-busy Farin-Gada market led to traffic congestion.
Aisha Buhari Commissions New Maternity Complex In Katsina
As part of her contribution towards providing access to healthcare
services for women and children in Nigeria, Wife of the President, Mrs.
Aisha Muhammadu Buhari will tomorrow, Tuesday 12th December, 2017,
commission the completed maternity complex in Daura, Katsina state and
hand it over to the state government.
Monday, 11 December 2017
Woman Arrested for Raping a Man at Gunpoint (Photo)
A South African woman was jailed after being accused of picking up a
stranger in her car and forcing him to have sex with another woman in
the back of the vehicle.
Zumala Gift, a 28-year-old resident of King Williams Town, was charged with armed robbery and sexual assault stemming from the alleged crime, according to DNA Info.
Gift was booked Sept. 5 at the Durban Police Department, where she is being held in lieu of R75,000 bail, according to police records.
Zumala Gift, a 28-year-old resident of King Williams Town, was charged with armed robbery and sexual assault stemming from the alleged crime, according to DNA Info.
Gift was booked Sept. 5 at the Durban Police Department, where she is being held in lieu of R75,000 bail, according to police records.
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