Ezedi Investigation: Clapham Attack Video, Images Released
In the pursuit of the suspect behind a chemical attack on a mother and her daughters in Clapham, the police have disseminated video footage and images obtained during the investigation. Officers, in their quest for Abdul Shokoor Ezedi, have executed searches at five properties in both London and Newcastle. A search conducted in Newcastle is […]
Domiciliary Accounts: CBN Denies Naira Conversion Plans
The Central Bank of Nigeria clarified that there is no intention to convert holdings in domiciliary accounts into naira. This announcement was made by the financial regulator in a statement signed by its Acting spokesperson, Sidi Ali, on Saturday. The statement highlighted that the bank is exerting considerable efforts to stabilize the foreign exchange market, […]
Senegal President Announces Cancellation Of Feb 25 Election
In an unforeseen development, President Macky Sall of Senegal announced on Saturday the indefinite deferral of the presidential election set for February 25, casting a veil of uncertainty just moments before the commencement of official campaign activities. Addressing the nation, President Sall revealed that he had signed a decree revoking the earlier decision to set […]
Ex-AGF Exposes EFCC’s Request To Implicate Finance Minister
Ahmed Idris, the former Accountant General of the Federation, accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of manipulation, stating that he was deceived into confessing to the allegations against him. According to the ex-AGF, the EFCC conveyed to him their plan to use his involvement to implicate not only the Minister of Finance but […]
Ibadan Church Shut Down By Oyo State Due To Noise Pollution
On Friday, the Oyo State Government wielded its authority by closing down a branch of Christ Life Church located in Golden Estate, Oluyole, a precinct within the Ibadan South-West Local Government Area. Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola, the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, shared this information in the state capital, Ibadan. Pointing to the ministry’s persistent efforts […]
Fubara Loyalists’ Terrorism Trial Gets Abuja Court Nod
The competence of the Inspector General of Police to prosecute individuals on terrorism-related offenses was upheld on Friday as a Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed a preliminary objection. The charges against them were brought by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), who accused them of playing a role in the bombing of the Rivers […]
Bye-Elections Alert: DSS Cautions Trouble-Mongers
The Department of State Services (DSS) has emphasized the importance of a peaceful electoral process and urged for violence-free conduct during the Saturday bye-elections. Across 26 states of the country, the Independent National Electoral Commission is gearing up to conduct elections, filling various vacant political seats. Ebonyi, Yobe, Kebbi, Lagos, Ondo, Taraba, Benue, Borno, Kaduna, […]
Lekki Airport In Focus: Sanwo-Olu Meets Chinese Firm
The Beijing headquarters of China Airport Construction Company played host to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on a Friday, as he engaged in discussions with their proficient management team. He emphasized the state’s eagerness to expedite the construction and completion of the Lekki airport project in the shortest possible time. While touring the Beijing Subway, […]
Three Confirmed Dead, 280 Injured In Huge Kenya Fire
A truck laden with gas canisters exploded in a densely populated area of the Kenyan capital, setting off a huge blaze that killed three people and injured 280, the government said on Saturday. The blast ignited a huge ball of fire in a residential area in the southeast of Nairobi, ravaging many properties and vehicles […]
Afrobeat Is Now Part Of Pop Music – Grammy CEO
African music will receive recognition at tomorrow’s prestigious Grammys with its own category, as it has become a “part of pop music”, the man behind the awards has revealed. Harvey Mason Jr said he is “excited” at the inclusion of the Best African Music Performance category. Africa Today News, New York reports that Tyla, Ayra […]
US Launches Strikes Against Jordan Over Troops Killing
The United States military has launched dozens of air strikes against targets in Syria and Iraq in the first retaliation for a drone attack that killed three soldiers at a remote US base in Jordan. US President Joe Biden said in a statement on Saturday, referring to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), he said; […]
How Nigeria Loses $4bn Annually To Steel Importation –Minister
Nigeria’s Minister of Steel Development Prince Abubaker Audu has cried out, noting that Nigeria spends not less than four billion dollars annually for steel importation. The minister made this know at an interactive session with journalists covering the beat in Abuja, yesterday. Prince Audu stressed that Nigeria have more than 90 per cent of materials […]