The federal government has declared Monday, June 13, as a public holiday in commemoration of Nigeria’s Democracy Day which comes up on June 12. The announcement was made by Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola in a statement signed on his behalf by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr M. L. Shuaib Belgore on Thursday…
Media personality, Omoyele Sowore has been declared winner of the presidential ticket of the African Action Congress (AAC). Sowore emerged unchallenged at the AAC convention that took place in the federal capital territory (FCT) on Thursday June 9. Before the party’s convention commenced, Sowore stepped down from his position as chairman of the party he played a…
A pupil of Yanoko Nomadic Primary school in Tofa local government area of Kano State, has reportedly been stung to death by bees. Sanusi Dawakintofa, uncle of the people identified as Ismail Hussaini, told Premium Times that his nephew could not outrun the attacking bees because he had a broken limb caused by sickle cell anaemia. Village head…
In a statement, the US Department of Justice announced that it had seized the $3.5 million property, which had been acquired with alleged proceeds from corruption. The six-bedroom house, located in the state of Maryland, was purchased through a trust set up by Jammeh’s wife, Zineb Jammeh, the statement said. The statement reads: “Yahya Jammeh corruptly obtained…
A middle-aged man was on Friday, May 27, arraigned in court and charged with insulting a businesswoman in Kenya. George Ndung’u Kagunyi is accused of calling the trader identified as Reginah Mwangi, a prostitute and a dog, at the Ngara-Equity roundabout. Appearing before Milimani Chief Magistrate Wendy Micheni, Kagunyi pleaded not guilty to using…
Senior Principal Magistrate of the Mombasa law courts, Kenya, Vincent Adet has pardoned a woman who was charged alongside her husband for stealing a bale of wheat flour and also raised money to buy food items for the couple. The couple, Saumu Ali and Evans Odhiambo were accused of stealing the flour worth Ksh.1,980…
An Indian couple are taking their son to court demanding that he and his wife produce either a grandchild within a year or pay $650,000. Sanjeev and Sadhana Prasad say that they exhausted their savings raising and educating their pilot son and paying for a lavish wedding. Now they want payback. “My son has…
Former Governor of Zamfara state, Ahmed Yerima has explained why he introduced Sharia law in the state. Addressing journalists after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday May 6, the former Governor said he introduced Sharia law in the state in line with the constitution on the freedom of religion. Commenting on being perceived…
A 19-year-old student has been arrested for stabbing his 22-year-old former lover and high school student, to death. Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigation said 19-year-old Tony Kiptoo of Keben secondary school, stabbed his ex-lover Irene Chelagat on the left side of her chest, killing her on the spot after she allegedly turned down his romantic…
Appointment of Jaji Olola Abdulganiyu as the Controller General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS) has been approved by President Muhammadu Buhari. Hajia Aisha Rufai, the Secretary of the Civil Defence, Fire, Immigration and Prisons Services Board (CDFIPB) made the announcement on Tuesday April 26. Until his appointment, Abdulganiyu was the Deputy Comptroller General…
