Year: 2024

A Federal High Court has granted an application by the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, for substituted service on APC Ganduje Ward executive members who suspended him from the party. Justice Abdullahi Muhammad Liman granted the application by Ganduje’s lawyer, Hadiza Nasiru Ahmad, on Tuesday. The ward executives, led by one … Read more

The Nigerian Senate has clarified the circumstances surrounding the reported jailbreak at the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre, attributing it to the collapse of the prison wall, built over a century ago with mud bricks. The incident, which occurred two weeks ago, led to the escape of 119 inmates. Senator Adams Oshiomhole, chairman of the … Read more

The naira depreciated by N63.36 per dollar at the foreign exchange market in the last 24 hours. FMDQ data showed that the day closed at N1416.57 per dollar on Tuesday, down from N1,353.21 on Monday. The naira had recorded a significant gain on Monday. However, Tuesday’s data showed Nigeria’s currency depreciated by 4.5 per cent … Read more

The Katsina State Police Command said it arrested 22 suspected armed robbers, and 36 persons in connection to rape and sodomy cases in the state within the month of April. The State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, confirmed this while briefing newsmen on the command’s achievements within the month under review. Sadiq-Aliyu said … Read more

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has solicited for collaboration between the Royal Institute of British Architects and tertiary institutions in Ogun State, offering architecture as a course of study. The governor also challenged the Nigerians Institute of Architecture (NIA) to design a competition that would inspire architecture students in the country to sharpen their … Read more

The Presidency has said that President Bola Tinubu would return to Nigeria on Wednesday from his trip to Europe. The Special Adviser on Information and strategy to the president, Bayo Onanuga made this known in a statement via his X handle on Tuesday. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, along with his aides, will return to Nigeria … Read more

The 10th edition of the Africa Movie Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) are upon us, and you already know what that means – a night of glitz, glam, and celebrating the best of African cinema! But wait, before the awards, there’s the AMVCA Cultural Night, and let me tell you, it’s an event you don’t want … Read more

Former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South Leader, Chief Edwin Clark, has written to the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, to, as a matter of urgency, wade into the crisis bedeviling Rivers State to avoid anarchy and imminent danger. According to the elder statesman, the crisis in Rivers State stemmed from the impeachment … Read more

The Rivers State Government has slammed the All Progressives Congress, APC, over its call on the State House of Assembly to immediately commence an impeachment process against the governor of the state, Siminalayi Fubara. The state’s Commissioner for Information and Communications, Joseph Johnson, explained that the 27 lawmakers in the State House of Assembly lacked … Read more

Nigeria Premier Football League side Kano Pillars have suspended their head coach, Abdullahi Maikaba. The veteran tactician suspension was announced by the club’s management on Tuesday. The former Akwa United coach last week earlier criticised the club’s hierarchy for lack of professionalism. Maikaba joined Kano Pillars at the start of the 2023-24 NPFL season. Kano … Read more

Venues and dates of the President Federation Cup Round of 32 fixtures has been announced. The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) released the dates and venues on Tuesday. Holders Bendel Insurance will take on Wikki Tourists at the Abuja Area 3 on Wednesday, May 22. The standout fixture of the round between Lobi Stars and Shooting … Read more

The Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal has adjourned till September 19, the hearing of the appeal filed by the Chairman of Ibeto Energy Development Company, Cletus Ibeto, challenging the jurisdiction of Lagos State High Court in Ikeja to try him over an alleged N4.8 billion fraud. The appellate court presided over by Justice … Read more

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has told the Batch ‘A’ stream ll outgoing National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, members in the state to be diligent and ensure they fulfill their purpose. Speaking at the passing out parade of the Batch ‘A’Stream II at NYSC Orientation Camp Wannune, Alia commended the Corps members for their demonstration … Read more

The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, has commended the Nigerian Government for stating that it has no plans to allow foreign military bases in the country. A statement issued by Prof. T. A. Muhammad-Baba, National Publicity Secretary of ACF said, “The Federal Government of Nigeria must be appreciated for taking such a bold and reassuring stance. … Read more

Market men and women in Ekiti State have been cautioned against displaying their goods on the roads particularly in Ado Ekiti, the state capital. The Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun who gave the warning in Ado-Ekiti, described illegal street trading as unwholesome and dangerous, adding that displaying goods on the road affect free flow of … Read more

As Nigerians continue to grapple with epileptic power supply and fuel scarcity, the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, Bauchi Axis, has added its voice to calls for the dismissal of the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu and the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, Mele Kyari. The Association made the … Read more

Henry Danjuma, Chairman of the Adhoc Committee set up by the Kaduna State House of Assembly to investigate financial dealings that have to do with loans and contractual obligations by the administration of former governor Nasir El-Rufai, says the committee will receive more testimonies from those invited to appear before it. He noted that some … Read more

Amid the lingering fuel scarcity, the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has cautioned motorists, particularly commercial drivers, advising them against keeping extra fuel in their vehicles due to the potential risk it poses to the safety of innocent commuters. State Commander of the FRSC, Corps Commander Patrick Ikaba gave the warning while addressing drivers, vehicle … Read more

Nigerian government reportedly demanded $150 million in cryptocurrency bribe from Binance Limited. New York Times disclosed this on Tuesday in its report ‘Behind Nigeria’s Arrest of Binance Employee, Claims of a Bribe’. NYT, quoting Richard Teng’s recent blog post on the allegation, said an agent fronting for a government official requested the said bribe after … Read more

The House of Representatives has assured that it would put legislation in place to checkmate the excessive hike in the price of cement. The Speaker of the House Tajudeen Abass stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at a public hearing on the investigation of the unabated rising cost of cement in Nigeria. He noted that … Read more

In a scathing assessment of Manchester United’s defensive display during their 4-0 thrashing by Crystal Palace on Monday, former Arsenal striker Alan Smith didn’t hold back in his criticism of Jonny Evans. The Red Devils endured a torrid time at Selhurst Park, with Michael Olise, Jean-Philippe Mateta, and Tyrick Mitchell all finding the net for … Read more