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Some heavily armed policemen have been reportedly deployed to the palace of the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, and the residents of some senior council members of the Kano Emirate. Daily Trust reports that on Saturday, May 11, about 10 police Hilux Vans with security personnel were stationed at the emir’s palace at Kofar Kudu, while another 10 patrol vehicles were deployed to the personal residence of chief of staff to the emir of Kano along Iyaka road. The newspaper stated that additional deployment of policemen were stationed at the residence of another aide of the emir, the incumbent Galadiman Kano, Alhaji Abbas Sanusi, while the main entrance of Kano state government house was also guarded by security officials. When the Kano state police spokesperson, Haruna Abdullahi, was asked about the deployment, he said he was not aware of the police operation and would rather not make any comment about it. “I will find out from my superiors why police Mopol were deployed and ...

The wife of popular Ghanaian actor, Chris Attoh, has been shot dead by an unknown gunman in Maryland, United States. The victim, identified as Jennifer Bowie, was shot in the head in the parking lot of a Maryland office building by a black gunman on Friday. According to NBC 4, the 44-year-old victim had left the office in the 6300 block of Ivy Lane and was walking to her car when a man armed with a handgun approached her. The Greenbelt Police Department said when she tried to run away, the man followed her and fired off multiple rounds, with at least one shot striking her. He then fled in a vehicle. Officers responded about 5.10 pm and found the woman suffering from a gunshot wound. She was declared dead at the scene. Co-workers said the victim worked at a temporary staffing agency on the first floor. The assailant was described as black and having a thin build with black hair. He was wearing dark clothing and may have been in a blue car. Bowie married...

Kingsley Moghalu, presidential candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) in the 2019 election, says Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of Kano state, bastardised the throne of Muhammadu Sanusi, emir of Kano, for political reasons. Speaking at the Sikiru Kayode Adetona third annual professorial chair lecture, held on Friday at Ijebu-Ode, Ogun state, Moghalu said traditional rulers ought to be selected by the citizens and not the governors. “We have seen something happened recently in Kano state, that is the emir of Kano’s throne has been balkanised and bastardised. We know why; it is to quash an independent voice, so this raises the question of the roles of traditional rulers,” Moghalu said. “The government should no longer appoint traditional rulers. Let the traditional rulers be selected by their community and recognised by the government. “In a restructured Nigeria, with a new constitution, traditional rulers should have a formal role, that is, advisory roles. This is what ...

The EFCC Lagos Zonal Office on Friday said it arrested two fast-rising Nigerian musicians, Afeez Fashola (aka Naira Marley) and Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael (aka Zlatan) in connection with an alleged case of internet fraud and money laundering. According to a statement by the EFCC, the arrest was made after an intelligence report had linked the suspects to cyber-crime offences. They were arrested along with Tiamiu Abdulrahman Kayode, Adewunmi Adeyanju Moses and Abubakar Musa. Their arrest followed an early morning raid on Friday, May 10, 2019 at 9, Gbangbola Street, Ikate, Lekki, Lagos. The anti-graft agency said that at the point of arrest, the Commission found and recovered a number of items, including laptops, from the suspects. The EFCC further claimed that they have so far volunteered useful information about their involvement in the alleged criminal activities, even as investigations continue. Naira Marley, Four Others Quizzed by the EFCC over Internet Fraud #Threadpic.twi...

 Vivian Lemuel after the accident A Nigerian lady, identified as Vivian Lemuel, who survived a ghastly accident, which nearly left her paralyzed, has shared stunning photos as she is back on her feet. Vivian Lemuel, who turns a year older today was involved in an accident with her friend on the 24th of November 2018. The accident rendered her car completely useless but she and her friend were lucky to escape alive.  The scene of the accident Taking to her Facebook page to thank God for healing and mercy, she wrote: 'Thank you Lord for the journey of life so far. I'm here, I'm alive, I'm living and am grateful. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME DAUGHTER OF GRACE.' See new photos of her below.

Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has reacted to the appointment of Mike Phelan as the new Assistant Manager of the club. Man United on Friday appointed Phelan as Red Devils’ new Assistant Coach. “Manchester United is delighted to announce that Mike Phelan has been appointed Assistant Manager on a three-year contract,” Man United said in a statement. But reacting, Solskjaer described Phelan as a great person to have around, adding that 56-year-old has been invaluable him since last year December. “Mike is a great person to have around and has been invaluable to me since we returned in December,” Solskjaer told Man United’s official website. “He brings a wealth of experience to this role with a long established connection to the club. “We have a good group of coaching staff and we are already working on the challenges that lie ahead as we plan for the new season and the future beyond.”

Ahmad Gumi, Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, says there is no difference between politicians and prostitutes. According to Leadership, Gumi made the statement while responding to questions from an audience after delivering a paper at a programme organised by the Good Shepherd Major Seminary in Kaduna. A member of the audience dominated by seminarians and Catholic priests had reportedly asked if Islamic clerics have influence over Muslims who are politicians. While responding, Gumi reportedly said politicians often behave like prostitutes, hence they jump from one political party to another. “Most politicians lack ideology and that is why they jump from one political party to another and there is no difference between them and the prostitutes,” he reportedly said. While presenting his paper titled “preaching and conscience formation of society in Islam”, Gumi asked Nigerians to be firm in their moral and religious beliefs at a time when insecurity on the rise. “Islam comin...