A Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja, on Thursday, issued a warrant for the arrest of an Irish, Neil Murray, over his involvement in the alleged Process and Industrial Development Limited (P&ID) scandal. Justice Ahmed Mohammed gave the order, following an ex-parte motion moved by counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Bala Sanga. Sanga told […]

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has presented a budget of N196.3 billion for 2022 to the State House of Assembly for approval. Presenting the budget on Thursday in Kano, Ganduje said that it was tagged budget of consolidation and prosperity, aimed at making the state great. He said that the budget was made up […]

Most residents of Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State have resorted to the use of firewood and charcoals for cooking. This follows the hike in prices of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), also known as cooking gas. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that cooking gas which has been embraced by a larger percentage […]

By Dapo Akinrefon The Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Adams, yesterday, tackled the Federal Government over the continued closure of the Seme border saying it is a disservice to the South West. He also expressed worry over the worsening insecurity in the country, saying there is need to decentralize the country’s security architecture. […]

By Adeola Badru In many cases, land conflicts in Nigeria have led to the destruction of lives and property as well as the displacement of people, particularly in the rural areas. Activities of land-grabbers are not only illegal but anti-thetical to societal development, peace and progress. The land-grabbers speculate on land with little or no […]

By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Benue state government has explained that it accepted that National Livestock Transformation Plan, NLTP, of the Federal Government because the plan made provision for the establishment of ranches in the country insisting that it will not support other policies or coinages aimed at grabbing land from Benue people. The government […]

By Dayo Johnson – Akure Four serving Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors are presently meeting with the former Ondo state governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko behind a closed door in Ondo state. Their visit to the former governor, according to sources, was in preparation for the 2023 general election The meeting was held at his Ondo […]

By Udeme Akpan Marketers and experts, have reacted as it becomes obvious that the nation’s petrol subsidy will hit N3 trillion yearly, based on current market realities. Speaking during the panel session at the ongoing 15th OTL Africa Downstream Week in Lagos yesterday, the Managing Director, Petroleum Products Marketing Company (PPMC), a subsidiary of the […]

Nigeria’s First lady, Dr Mrs Aisha Buhari, has called on the need for the nation’s healthcare system to be strengthened in order to respond and provide healthcare services to victims of substance abuse.Nigeria’s First lady, Dr Mrs Aisha Buhari, has called on the need for the nation’s healthcare system to be strengthened in order to respond and provide healthcare services to victims of substance abuse.

The Agbarho Traditional Council of Chiefs, Agbarho Kingdom in Ughelli North local government area, Delta State, yesterday debunked rumour of the re-installation of the former monarch of the Kingdom, Chief Samson Ogugu who was dethroned over two years ago

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Usman Baba, on Thursday said that the mass deployment of security personnel for the November 6 governorship elections in Anambra State may discourage the turnout of voters. But the IGP said the measure was necessary to checkmate criminals disrupting the process. Featuring at the ministerial […]

The businessman who organised the flight which killed footballer Emiliano Sala has been found guilty of endangering the safety of the aircraft. David Henderson, 67, was convicted by a majority verdict of 10 to two over the death of the player by a jury at Cardiff Crown Court on Thursday. The plane carrying 28-year-old Sala […]

By Emmanuel Okogba Barcelona legend and member of the ‘s tiki-taka generation, Xavi Hernandez is set to replace sacked coach, Ronald Koeman, Vanguard reports. Koeman got the sack last night after a poor run of form that included him lose the el-classico a shocking 1-0 defeat in the hands of Rayo Vallecano. Xavi who had […]

The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa, CAPPA, has said the tobacco industry was interfering with governments’ health policies thereby endangering regulatory efforts in clear contravention of the National Tobacco Control Act, 2015, and the National Tobacco Control Regulations, 2019.

By Temisan Amoye Round four of the English EFL Cup rounded up on Wednesday night with routine wins for Premier League clubs, with West Ham eliminating favourites Man City 5-3 on penalties the highlight of the night. With Arsenal, Leeds and Sunderland securing their Quarter-Final berths on Tuesday, here is a review of Wednesday’s EFL […]