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Banex Plaza, a popular shopping hub in Abuja, has reopened after being shut down for a week following clashes between soldiers and traders.

The plaza resumed operations at 2:30 PM on Monday, May 27, marking the end of a tense period that had disrupted business activities.

Read More: https://www./2024/05/27/breaking-soldiers-withdraw-as-banex-plaza-reopens-after-week-long-closure/

The Nigerian Army has debunked claims suggesting that its officials were not in Kano to enforce a court order.

Making this disclosure in a statement released on Sunday, the Director of Army Public Relations, Maj. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu explained that contrary to claims by the Kano State chapter of the Nigerian Bar Association, men of the Nigerian Army were in Kano State to check for any possible breakdown or breach of security.

Read More: https://www./2024/05/27/emirship-tussle-why-our-men-are-in-kano-nigerian-army-finally-breaks-silence/

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has issued a stern warning against any move to declare a state of emergency in Kano State amidst the ongoing emirship conflict.

Naija News reports that the party expressed concerns that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is leveraging federal security forces to undermine the state’s autonomy, particularly in matters concerning traditional rulership.

Read More: https://www./2024/05/25/emir-tussle-nnpp-raises-alarm-over-potential-state-of-emergency-in-kano/

Top Islamic clerics in Kano State, under the aegis of Kano State Ulamas, have called upon President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in the ongoing controversy surrounding the Kano Emirship tussle to prevent potential chaos.

READ MORE: https://www./2024/05/25/emir-tussle-this-could-degenerate-into-chaos-kano-ulamas-beg-tinubu-to-intervene/

The Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) has issued a 23-hour eviction notice to illegal occupants squatting under Ijora Bridge.

Naija News reports that the State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced this directive on Friday, May 25, through a post via his X handle.

The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Gwarzo, has levelled serious allegations against the former governor of the state, Abdullahi Ganduje.
Gwarzo accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman of instigating chaos by allegedly facilitating the unauthorized return of the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero.

Read More: https://www./2024/05/25/kano-emir-tussle-ganduje-using-federal-power-to-create-tension-in-kano-deputy-governor-claims/

The Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, has declared the case of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), as particularly challenging and one that only a competent court of law can resolve.


Read More: https://www./2024/05/24/only-court-can-decide-his-fate-fg-speaks-on-possibilities-of-releasing-ipob-leader-nnamdi-kanu/

The Federal Government has announced plans to demolish 750 houses to pave the way for the construction of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway.

Read More: https://www./2024/05/24/lagos-calabar-coastal-line-outrage-as-fg-plans-to-demolish-750-houses/

Controversial Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has publicly declared forgiveness for his late colleague, Junior Pope, over allegations of betrayal that marred their friendship.

Read More: https://www./2024/05/23/alleged-backstabbing-yul-edochie-speaks-on-forgiving-late-junior-pope-after-backlash/