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The Coalition of Northern Groups has kicked against the suspension of the embattled Deputy Commissioner of Police, Mr Abba Kyari following his indictment by a US Court. Spokesman of the Coalition – comprising civil society organisations and non-governmental bodies – Abdulazeez Sulaiman spoke on behalf of the groups at a news conference after its meeting in Kaduna state on Sunday. He noted that both the Nigerian police authorities and the FBI breached Kyari ‘s fundamental rights by not allowing him to be heard before taking the hasty actions against him. They have, therefore, demanded an immediate review of the suspension…

A former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, has promised to build an Islamic University in Daura, President Muhammadu Buhari’s hometown. Mr Okorocha, a senator and chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), said the Rochas Okorocha Foundation would build the university. The former governor was recently conferred with the traditional title of Maga Alherin Kasar Hausa by the Emir of Daura, Umar Faruk. Isa Halidu, who represented Mr Okorocha at an event in Daura on Saturday, said students would enjoy free tuition and accommodation at the university. “Because the Emir of Daura made me a traditional titleholder, I…

President of One Love Foundation, and Democracy Observer-General, Chief Patrick Eholor (Ultimate Equals), today, described the late billionaire businessman, Captain Hosa Wells Okunbo, as a good man who lived a fulfilled life. While reacting to the death of Captain Hosa, Eholor said the deceased was also devoted to his roots. Eholor remarked that Hosa Wells Okunbo would be greatly missed by his community, local government area, state, and the nation in general, lamenting that all Benin people have lost a great son. About Captain Hosa Wells Okunbo (Career, Biography, Early Life) Captain (Dr.) Idahosa Wells Okunbo (JP) was born January,…

Edo-born billionaire businessman, Captain Hosa Okunbo, has died after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Okunbo, a professional pilot and philanthropist, died last night (Saturday) 12 months after doctors said he had nine months to live. “Hosa, whose health had remarkably improved following treatments in London and German hospitals, was planning to return to Nigeria next week to attend the coronation of the new Olu of Warri, Tsola Emiko, who is married to his daughter, Ivie. “He had his new Lagos home decorated and even bought a new Rolls Royce for the new king,” according to the US-based THEWILL, quoting…

Senate Committee on Constitution Review has recommended the creation of 20 new states. They also proposed that referendum be conducted for the 20 new states by the Independent National Electoral Commission. Some of the proposed states are: – ITAI State (from Akwa Ibom State) – State status for the FCT -Katagum State from Bauchi State – Okura State from Kogi East – Adada State from Enugu State – Gurara State from Kaduna South – Ijebu State from Ogun State -Ibadan State from Oyo State – Tiga State from Kano State -Ghari State from Kano State – Amana State from Adamawa…

The Benin monarch, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, has welcome quadruplets from his fifth wife, Princess (Oloi) Esosa Ewuare II, into the Benin Royal family. Recall that the Oba had in May, 2020, welcome his first Prince after he ascended the throne of his forebears as the 40th Oba of Benin from her Royal Highness, Princess (Oloi) Iyayota Ewuare II. The traditional ruler made the announcement at 4:57pm at his palace on Friday in Benin City, amidst jubilation by guests. The sexes of the babies who are yet to be named, comprises three princesses and a prince. The monarch…

University of Benin, has been dragged before a Benin High Court by popular social crusader, Chief Patrick Osagie Eholor over unpaid contract running into millions of naira. Eholor and his company, Evolino Nigeria limited is asking that the court, in suit number B/699/2021 compel the school to pay his company, Evolino Nigeria Limited for the job they did for Uniben which the school's Vice Chancellor, Prof. Lillian Salami has failed to pay. Eholor, who is the Global President of One Love Foundation said he undertook the contract for the University when Prof. Faraday Orumwense was the Vice Chancellor of the…

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the change of name of Ministry of Science and Technology to Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, announced this in a news briefing on Friday in Abuja. He said the change of name was to facilitate economic growth and global competitiveness as well as to make Nigeria a nation of innovators. The minister said that in 2017 the Federal Executive Council, under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari, approved the National Science, Technology and Innovation Roadmap (NSTIR 2017-2030). “This was to use Science, Technology and Innovation…

Former Military President Ibrahim Babaginda says he fought corruption better than President Muhammadu Buhari. The former president said this in an interview granted to ARISE TV on Friday. He said people who worked under him are saints compared to those currently in power. The military leader said while he moved against a former military governor who embezzled N313,000, those who stole billions are currently walking freely. Asked if he agrees with those who said his government was very corrupt, Babangida said, “But what’s happening now is worse… you can’t compare it with the facts on the ground now. You can…

Stating during an exclusive interview with ARISE News that Nigeria’s next president should be in his 60s, Former Nigerian Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), may have ruled out two leading contenders, a former vice president, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and a former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, from the 2023 presidential run, because they would be in their 70s by the next election. Babangida spoke during an exclusive interview to be aired Friday 9 am and subsequently on DSTV 416, GOTv 44, Sky 519 and streaming live on arise.tv IBB said one of the reasons Nigeria has…