News
Sack of Kano Emirs: Yusuf’s action capable of causing generational conflict – APC group
A youth group within the All Progressives Congress (APC), known as the APC Youth Crusaders For Peace and Development, has voiced significant concerns about potential repercussions following Governor Abba Yusuf’s decision to dismiss five Emirs in Kano State. The governor issued a directive on Thursday for Emirs Aminu Ado Bayero, Nasiru Ado Bayero, and three other first-class monarchs to vacate their palaces within 48 hours. This move coincided with the signing of the new Kano Emirate Bill (2024) into law, which also saw the reinstatement of former Central Bank Governor Muhammad Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano.
The group, led by National Coordinator Hon. Cyril Adamu, warned that the dethronement of the Emirs could destabilize the state and potentially trigger generational conflict. They expressed concern that this action might stoke unrest and was possibly intended to destabilize President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
The group emphasized the deep value placed on the emirates by their subjects, suggesting that the governor’s actions could provoke significant unrest. They also highlighted the speed with which the Kano State Emirate Council (Repeal) Bill 2024 was passed and signed into law, raising suspicions of a deliberate effort to undermine the traditional institutions and peace in Kano and across Nigeria.
“The manner in which the controversial Kano State Emirate Council (Repeal) Bill 2024 was signed into law by the governor the same day it was passed by the state house of assembly, raised suspicions that it is a calculated move to destroy the traditional institutions in the state, and by extension, the peace and stability of the state and the country at large,” the statement read.
However, a Federal High Court in Kano issued an ex-parte order on Friday morning, halting the governor’s actions and preventing the reinstatement of Sanusi as Emir of Kano until a substantive suit against the reinstatement is determined. The court’s decision adds a legal dimension to the unfolding political and social tension in Kano.
A four-storey building has collapsed in Ojodu-Berger area of Lagos, with occupants trapped, and some feared dead.
Panic gripped residents when the uncompleted building suddenly collapsed on Saturday.
The building houses the popular Equal Right Restaurant.
The incident happened at about 11a.m., today.
As of press time, men of Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, as well as the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, who had been contacted have arrived at the scene.
See photos below:
An unspecific number of people are believed to be trapped under an uncompleted storey building which collapsed in Lagos.
The building housing Equal Rights restaurant located at Oremeta Street, Ojodu Lagos, went down on Saturday morning.
It is believed, however, that some people are still trapped underneath the rubble.
Details later….
Edo State Police Command says it has rescued 10 University of Benin, UNIBEN, students abducted by suspected kidnappers at Ofosu area along the Benin-Ore expressway.
It was gathered that the students were on their way to Babcock University for Annual GYC Africa Conference when they were kidnapped on April 16 at the community bordering Edo and Ondo States.
The Public Relations Officer of the Command, Moses Yamu disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen.
Yamu said the rescued students are eight males and two females.
He said during the rescue operation, one of the suspected kidnappers was killed, while other escaped with bullet wounds.
He also disclosed that one of the Police officers, an Inspector sustained gunshot injury and is currently responding to treatment in an undisclosed hospital.
The statement read: “The Command wishes to update the general public of the unfortunate kidnap of some students who were on their way to Babcock University for Annual GYC Africa Conference on 16/04/2025 at a location bordering Edo and Ondo States.
“On receipt of this information, the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, immediately deployed operatives of the Ohosu Division, IRT, tactical teams alongside vigilantes and hunters into the bushes for possible rescue of the victims and arrest of suspects.
“During the operation, operatives engaged in a gun duel with these kidnappers. In the process, one of the kidnappers was neutralised, while others escaped with bullet wounds.
“The operatives were cautious to avoid collateral damages as the kidnappers used the victims as human shields. Unfortunately, an Inspector of Police sustained a gunshot injury and is currently responding to treatment.
“This rescue effort eventually paid off as the ten (10) kidnapped students comprising eight (8) male and (2) females were released due to intense pressure mounted on them.”
The Untapped Wealth in Inherited Family Lands: Turning Ancestral Property into Profitable Real Estate Investments in Nigeria by Dennis Isong
UPDATE: Four-storey building collapses in Lagos (Photos)
BREAKING: Many feared trapped, as Building collapses in Ojodu Lagos
Tech Expert, Zuckerberg trains with UFC champions, Adesanya, Alexander
Organ Trafficking: Ekweremadu bags 10 years in UK prison
SAINT OBI: Between his marriage and his death
-
International3 days agoTrump Might Shut Down US Embassies in Africa — Report
-
News3 days agoWASSCE 2025 Exams: WAEC Introduces New Paper Format to Curb Malpractices
-
Business2 days agoLCCI, NIXIN Reel Actions to Boost Nigeria’s Paper Industry
-
Sports2 days agoU-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles Coach Unveils 24- Man Squad
-
News2 days agoWAEC revokes licenses of 574 schools over exam malpractices
-
News2 days agoEpileptic electricity: FG to inject 1,900MW solar power into grid
-
News2 days agoTinubu working remotely from overseas, returns after Easter – Presidency
-
News2 days agoEaster: IG orders tight security, deployment of personnel to churches