Wanted Suspect Apprehended By UAE Police For ₦495.75m Fraud
The Nigeria Police Force made an announcement on Friday regarding the arrest of Mr. Mohammed Hassan Barau, who is facing charges of fraud and the fraudulent acquisition of ₦492.7 million from a victim. The Nigeria Police Force explained that their collaboration with INTERPOL played a pivotal role in repatraiting Mr. Mohammed Hassan Barau to Nigeria […]
Group Ask Tinubu To Appoint Southerner As Next EFCC Chairman
The Civil Society Coalition for Good Governance has pressed President Bola Tinubu to nominate the next head of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from the southern region of Nigeria. Mr. Olufemi Lawson, the spokesperson for the group, made it clear during the State of the Nation Media Briefing in Lagos on Friday that […]
Omo-Agege Pursues Legal Appeal Against Tribunal Verdict
The gubernatorial hopeful of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has directed his legal advisors to launch an appeal against the verdict rendered today by the governorship election tribunal, upholding Sheriff Oborevwori’s victory as Delta State’s governor. Senator Omo-Agege pointed out that the Tribunal overlooked critical irregularities in the March 18, 2023, gubernatorial […]
Hong Kong Police Ramp Up Surveillance On Activists
Hong Kong labour activist Joe Wong, who had sought permission for a Labour Day procession, suddenly withdrew his request from the police after a brief disappearance, marking a sudden change in plans. The specifics behind his change in perspective remain undisclosed, a consequence of a confidentiality clause embedded in the comprehensive national security legislation that […]
How Tribunal Sacked Uba Sani, Declared Election Inconclusive
The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Kaduna on Thursday evening declared the Kaduna governorship election inconclusive. The petition was filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s candidate, Isah Mohammed Ashiru against Uba Sani of the All Progressives Congress in the 2023 governorship election held in the state on March 18, 2023. In a split […]
UNGA78: Key Focus On Ukraine/Russia War, Climate Action
Dennis Francis, the President of the United Nations General Assembly, has said that the top priorities during the High-Level Week are ending the conflict in Ukraine, improving climate action, and intensifying endeavours to attain the Sustainable Development Goals. While speaking to the press in New York on Thursday, Francis shared insights into the outcomes of […]
NEC Backs CBN’s Plan To Use $3bn Loan For Economic Stability
The National Economic Council has officially backed the Federal Government’s decision to use the $3 billion emergency loan obtained in August for the purpose of stabilising the Nigerian Naira. The Naira has been fluctuating in the Investors’ and exporters’ window and a significant depreciation in the parallel market, reaching N1000/$ earlier this month. While speaking […]
Swedish PM Seeks Help From Military As Gang Violence Spreads
Prime minister, Sweden announced that he will hold talks with the head of the Swedish armed forces and the police commissioner to discuss ways to stem gang violence following a wave of attacks that have resulted in at least 11 people killed so far this month. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said that he would meet […]
Mohbad: Lagos Police Confirms Arrest Of Sam Larry
The Police Command in Lagos State have confirmed the arrest of controversial Lagos socialite, Balogun Eletu, aka Sam Larry, over an ongoing investigation into the circumstances leading to the death of the singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known Mohbad. The Lagos State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the development to reporters in […]
Five Murdered, 13 Wounded Following Car Bombing In Somalia
No fewer than five civilians have been murdered and 13 others wounded following a car bombing in central Somalia, Africa Today News, New York reports. Police said a car rigged with explosives detonated near a busy market in the district of Buloburde in Hiran region. Islamist militant group al-Shabab frequently targets civilian and military targets. […]
Your Sacrifices Won’t Be In Vain, Shettima Tells Nigerians
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima has come out to reassure Nigerians that their sacrifices will not be in vain, while adding that all the promises made by the Bola Tinubu’s administration would be fulfilled in due course. He gave the assurance at a public lecture to commemorate Nigeria’s 63rd Independence anniversary at the State House Banquet […]
Fraud Case: Court Rejects Trump’s Bid To Delay Trial
An appeals court yesterday rejected the bid by Donald Trump to delay a civil trial in a lawsuit brought by New York’s attorney general, allowing the case to proceed days after a judge ruled the former president committed years of fraud and stripped him of some companies as punishment. Africa Today News, New York can confirm […]