19 h. ago PICTORIAL: VP Shettima Visits Kano To Condole With Dantata’s Family

The Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, has visited Kano State to condole with the family of the late elder statesman and billionaire businessman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, who passed away last week. VP Shettima was received on arrival at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) by Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, before […]

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52 h. ago How Sirika diverted aviation contracts to family members – witness

Says nothing was done after N1.3bn was paid upfront to daughter’s firm A witness in the ongoing trial of Hadi read more How Sirika diverted aviation contracts to family members – witness

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4 d. ago Gov Yusuf Leads Kano Delegation To Dantata’s Burial In Saudi Arabia

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Sunday night, led a high-powered delegation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to attend the funeral of prominent business mogul and elder statesman, Aminu Alhassan Dantata. LEADERSHIP reports that Dantata died on Friday night in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In line with his final wishes, his family […]

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4 d. ago “We Must Make Sacrifices To Restore Peace In Rivers” – Fubara

Suspended Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara has urged his supporters to accept the peace deal with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, emphasising the importance of unity and reconciliation. Speaking on Saturday during a meeting with his political support group, the Simplified Family, in Port Harcourt, Fubara emphasised that he is prepared to make personal sacrifices to ensure […] The post “We Must Make Sacrifices To Restore Peace In Rivers” – Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago “I Have No Interest In Activism, My Family Has Done Enough” – Made Kuti

Grammy-nominated Afrobeat musician Made Kuti has opened up about why he remains sceptical about actively fighting for better governance in Nigeria. Speaking on a recent episode of the ‘Breakdown’ podcast, shared on YouTube Thursday, the singer reflected on the legacy of activism within his family. He noted that despite the sacrifices made by his great-grandmother […] The post “I Have No Interest In Activism, My Family Has Done Enough” – Made Kuti appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago JUST IN: Wike settles rift with Fubara, says ‘we’ve all agreed to work together’

Tribune Online JUST IN: Wike settles rift with Fubara, says ‘we’ve all agreed to work together’ We have all agreed to work together. Everything is over. We are members of the same political family. JUST IN: Wike settles rift with Fubara, says ‘we’ve all agreed to work together’ Tribune Online

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7 d. ago EFCC presents two more witnesses against Hadi Sirika, family members in fraud case

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The trial of former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Abubakar Sirika, continued on Thursday, June 26, at the Federal Capital Territory High Court, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) presenting its 10th and 11th prosecution witnesses. Sirika is standing trial alongside his daughter, Fatima Hadi Sirika; his son-in-law, Hamma Jalal […] The post EFCC presents two more witnesses against Hadi Sirika, family members in fraud case appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Kokori’s sacrifices warrant GCON, not just CON — Family tells Tinubu

Tribune Online Kokori’s sacrifices warrant GCON, not just CON — Family tells Tinubu “But with great humility and in the spirit of justice and historical clarity, the Kokori family appeals to President Tinubu to further elevate this recognition.” Kokori’s sacrifices warrant GCON, not just CON — Family tells Tinubu Tribune Online

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2 w. ago How helicopter mishap made me quit Singaporean army — Fashanu

Tribune Online How helicopter mishap made me quit Singaporean army — Fashanu Jonathan Fashanu, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Dash House Group, a United Kingdom-domiciled multidisciplinary practice, is of mixed nationalities: Nigerian and Singapore. In this interview with Segun Kasali, he reveals his family background, professional forays and circumstances surrounding his exiting the Singaporean army. Excerpts: TELL us about the Fashanu family? My dad is Chief Olu […] How helicopter mishap made me quit Singaporean army — Fashanu Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Mike Ejeagha Buried 24 Hours After Death In Line With Final Wish

The eldest son of the late veteran highlife musician Emmanuel Ejeagha has revealed that the family buried highlife legend Mike Ejeagha within 24 hours of his passing, honoring his final wish. Emmanuel made this disclosure during a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Enugu. He explained that his father had […] The post Mike Ejeagha Buried 24 Hours After Death In Line With Final Wish appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Trafficked Edo Girl Reunites With Family After Five Years In Burkina Faso

  A 20-year-old Edo State girl, Iwinosa Okunrobo, who was trafficked to Burkina Faso at the age of 15, has been successfully reunited with her family after five years. The rescue and return were facilitated through the collaborative efforts of Governor Monday Okpebholo, the Office of the First Lady, and the Edo State Migration Agency. […] The post Trafficked Edo Girl Reunites With Family After Five Years In Burkina Faso appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Okpebholo rescues trafficked Edo girl from Burkina Faso, victim reunites with family

From Tony Osauzo, Benin It was a heartwarming and emotional reunion Thursday as a 20-year-old Edo State girl, Iwinosa Okunrobo, who was trafficked to Burkina Faso, was reunited with her family following Governor Monday Okpebholo’s intervention that led to her rescue. Okunrobo was said to have been lured with a promise of greener pastures and […] The post Okpebholo rescues trafficked Edo girl from Burkina Faso, victim reunites with family appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Family calls for justice as man allegedly kills wife in Osun

Tribune Online Family calls for justice as man allegedly kills wife in Osun ...the deceased met her husband while schooling at Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, and got pregnant, adding that she moved into his house without the consent of the family. Family calls for justice as man allegedly kills wife in Osun Tribune Online

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