Ganduje Dares CSO To Show ₦10bn CCTV Loan Evidence
Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, the immediate past Governor of Kano state, vehemently denied the allegations of obtaining a ₦10 billion loan for the implementation of CCTV cameras in the Kano metropolis, asserting that these reports are inaccurate and baseless. The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs during the tenure of Governor Ganduje, Malam Muhammad Garba, responded […]
₦55m Benz Theft: Suspect Denies Stealing, Claims Test-drive
Meshach Isinugo, popularly known as Big Shark, has denied the allegation of absconding with a car from an Abuja car stand, asserting that he had taken the vehicle to Delta State for business reasons while test-driving it. In his account, Big Shark stated that he chose to use the car immediately when the dealer, who […]
Ivan’s Death: Reps Call For NDLEA Officers’ Prosecution
In Tuesday’s resolution, The House of Representatives nudged the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to take charge of the investigation and legal proceedings concerning the officer(s) implicated in the shooting and fatal incident involving Ivan Onose Obhonria, demanding justice for the victim. Furthermore, the House called for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and […]
Fuel At ₦617/Litre: What’s Steering The Price?
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has adjusted the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to ₦617 per litre from ₦550 at fuel stations in Abuja which have affected consumers in the city. Barely two months after President Bola Tinubu declared the removal of subsidy, a fresh hike in fuel prices was announced […]
Tribunal: Your Sack Won’t Cause Anarchy, LP Replies Tinubu
The Labour Party (LP) has offered a robust response to the recent comment credited to President Bola Tinubu, where he reportedly warned the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) that sacking him from office for not attaining 25 percent votes in the FCT could cause to anarchy. The opposition party in a statement by its acting […]
Putin Blackmailing The World With Food Access – Zelenskky
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed that no one no matter how highly placed has the right to destroy the food security of any nation and the world has an opportunity to show Russia that it does not tolerate blackmail. Following Moscow’s withdrawal from the Black Sea grain arrangement on Monday, Zelenskyy referred to […]
Decide What To Do With Our Report – EU Envoy Tells Nigerians
Samuela Isopi who is the Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has pointed out it was up to Nigeria to decide what to do with the report of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to Nigeria for the 2023 general election. […]
Panic As Nigeria Confirms First Case Of Anthrax
The Federal Government of Nigeria on Monday confirmed the first case of Anthrax in the country after revealing that the disease was detected in a farm in Niger State. The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development who made this revelation in a statement, pointed out that it ‘is deeply concerned to announce the confirmation […]
‘NDDC Is Cash Cow, Needs Review’ – Wike Admonishes Tinubu
The immediate former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has described the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), as a cash cow organisation calling on President Bola Tinubu to ensure that it is reviewed. Wike made this known on Monday while speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of Governor Siminialayi Fubara’s N195.3bn Port Harcourt Ring Road – […]
Emefiele’s Lawyers Move To Jail DSS DG For Contempt
A pool of constitutional and human rights lawyers have begun moves to commence committal proceedings against the Director General of the Department of Security Service (DSS), Mr Yusuf Magaji Bichi, at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), for allegedly violating multiple judgments and orders of the court calling for the release of suspended […]
Israel Finally Recognises Western Sahara As Part Of Morocco
Israel on Monday confirmed the recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed territory of Western Sahara, the Moroccan government and a statement from the Israeli prime minister’s office revealed. Rabat noted on Monday that Israel is presently considering opening a consulate in Dakhla. A statement from Morocco’s royal palace which was sighted by Africa Today […]
Why Bulkachuwa Cannot Be Arrested, Investigated – NASS Clerk
The Clerk of the Nigerian National Assembly (NASS), Magaji Tambuwal, on Monday informed a Federal High Court, Abuja that Sen. Adamu Bulkachuwa enjoyed immunity from any form of proceedings as it concerns words spoken or written at the plenary session. Tambuwal made this known to Justice Inyang Ekwo in a counter affidavit filed in response […]