​ The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has filed a lawsuit against the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) over “the failure to publish copy and details of the agreement the Federal Government recently signed with the United States for the repatriation of $23 million stolen by the former Head of State, Sani Abacha. Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, was joined in the suit as a respondent. The agreement signed in August 2022 came after the $311 million Abacha loot was returned by America in 2020. In suit FHC/ABJ/CS/1700/2022 filed at the Federal High Court, Abuja, SERAP asked the court to direct the President and Malami to make the details of the contractual agreement with the US public. The rights group wants to know the mechanisms put in place to ensure that the repatriated funds are not mismanaged, diverted or re-stolen. According to SERAP, “the repatriated $23 million Abacha loot is vulnerable to corruption and ...

​ The All Progressives Congress Stalwart in Kwara State and Chairman Board of Directors Muktar Shagaya Movement, Alhaji Sheriff Shagaya has announced to support the party in Ilorin West and Asa Local Government Areas with the total sum of Ten Million Naira (#10,000,000) to begin the preparation for campaign activities for the 2023 general election. The businessman and philanthropist made the announcement while delivering his goodwill message at the special prayer session and official commissioning of the Muktar Shagaya Campaign Office in Ilorin, on Saturday, emphasizing that the layout plans and projects ahead for the electioneering will bring dividends of democracy to all constituents in Ilorin West and Asa Federal Constituency. Shagaya who had earlier announced the sum of Five Million Naira (#5,000,000) for the Islamic clerics during the special prayer session further remarked in his statement, “the campaign will be an issue-based and as part of my plans, our Movement had decided to ...

​ In a bid to kick off the 2023 general election, the All Progressives Congress Candidate for Ilorin West/Asa Federal Constituency, Mallam Muktar Tolani Shagaya has organized a special prayer for All candidates in the party ahead of the general election to record all round success, today. Shagaya said he believed in putting the affairs in the hands of Almighty Allah to guide the campaign activities and to make the APC candidates victorious in the 2023 general election. “We are delighted to have you today as our very important guests on this very important occasion of  special prayer and opening our campaign office in preparation for the successful journey of 2023 general election. Let me start by saying that the prayer come to bare because we believe in putting God first in all our endeavors and we are committing our activities unto Almighty Allah to guide us and grant us success while opening of this campaign office ordinarily should not provoke unusual interest as it is part of t...

​ The Management of Kwara State Polytechnic has disclaimed the viral story on WhatsApp platform insinuating that the Rector, Engr. Dr. Abdul Jimoh Muhammed  is  extorting students with insignificant dues. This was contained in press statement signed by the institution Public Relation Officer (PRO) Mrs. Halimat Garba.  ADVERT: Al-iman thrift wear, the best wear you can trust She described it as false and malicious post, adding that the Polytechnic neither extort nor collect illegal fees from its students.  The statement read that “Please, note that collection of transcript is a normal practice in any higher institution of learning. Infact, it is in line with the international best practices.Graduates are expected to have a document (academic transcript) containing the details of their academic performance while in school and this can be needed by them for several purposes, at any point in time” ADVERT : Study at your comfort zone with KwaraPoly ODFEL  “Thus, paym...

​ Kwara Government has admonished the people of the state, especially market women and men, to always participate in the state’s monthly sanitation, to promote hygienic environment and prevent epidemics.   The State Commissioner for Environment, Mrs Remilekun Banigbe, gave the admonition on Saturday in Ilorin while interacting with newsmen during the monthly exercise. According to her, “the monthly sanitation is compulsory on all residents because it was purposely designed for residents to clean their environment and promote hygiene, as well as prevent epidemics in our society”.   naij news Banigbe warned that whoever violated the environmental laws such as indiscriminate dumping of refuse, sanitation offenders and all other violators would be sanctioned. The commissioner also implored members of the public to always abide by the rules and regulations, participate in the sanitation and clean their  homes and business environment.   She stated that the ministry would ...

​ The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has debunked rumor alleging the Gubernatorial flag bearer of the party, Alhaji Shuaibu YAMAN Abdullahi of owing a debt which amounts to a total sum of $2500 which is equivalent to less than #1.8 million today's exchange rate.  The party in press statement signed by MUSTAPHA Abdullahi, the Chief Press Secretary to the PDP governorship candidate, Alh Shuaibu YAMAN Abdullahi.  The statement read that “intellectual dishonest writer chose to play by the popular tack of his principal by downplaying the virtuous profession of journalism in an attempt to damage the reputation, character and integrity of Alhaji Shuaibu YAMAN Abdullahi”.  “After going through the obnoxious article, it is obvious that the rag-tag author lacks absolute knowledge of the lawsuit between the plaintiff (Mr Abdulmumin Yinka Ajia) and the defendant (Alhaji Shuaibu YAMAN Abdullahi). The argument of the clandestine author shows that he needed a story, whether true or untr...

​ The General Overseer of the Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor W. F Kumuyi, has urged the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASSU, to shift grounds in resolving the conflict between them in the interest of Nigerian students. Kumuyi made the call in Minna while fielding questions from journalists in Minna, Niger State during his six-day Global Crusade with Kumuy. ADVERT: Lola’s Hair Palace, we provide the best hair service  He said he personally believes dialogue is the only forward out of the impasse. He stated, “To ameliorate and solve the problem, I think we should be looking at how A should be looking for what will satisfy B and B should be looking for what will satisfy A. Kumuyi argued that fighting between the opposing institutions would not bring about the much desired peace and resolution of the crisis, insisting that the price must come from both sides. The cleric maintained, “On the conflict we have between government and higher institutions. ...