Court remands Mahdi in prison over fake videos

Court remands Mahdi in prison over fake videos

By Soni Daniel A chief magistrate court sitting in Kaduna on Tuesday ordered the remand in the Nigerian Correctional Centre, Kaduna, of self-styled activist and public commentator, Shehu Mahdi. Mahdi was arrested a few days ago by officers of the Department of State Services (DSS) after he rebuffed pleas to pull down inciting videos he […]
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Fire guts mart, hotel, police station in Lagos

Fire guts mart, hotel, police station in Lagos

A fire outbreak on Tuesday gutted the topmost floor of a three-storey building at Number 2, Ido Oluwo, Lagos Island, in the bustling Docemo Market area of Lagos State, resulting in a tragic New Year’s Eve incident.

HOSTCOM hails NUPRC for advancing oil-producing communities’ empowerment

HOSTCOM hails NUPRC for advancing oil-producing communities’ empowerment

By John Alechenu, Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), while wishing Nigerians a happy New Year, charged President Bola Tinubu not to taint the new year with an address that will not proffer immediate and concrete steps to reduce the price of fuel and address widespread hunger. The party equally asked the president to provide […]

PDP responsible for your political status, Damagum replies Kwankwaso

PDP responsible for your political status, Damagum replies Kwankwaso

John Alechenu ABUJA: Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Amb. Umar Damagum has said the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, should be grateful to the PDP for giving him the political status he now enjoys despite its internal challenges. Damagum said this in response to […]

FG initiates N250bn MOFI Estate Fund

FG initiates N250bn MOFI Estate Fund

The Federal Government has initiated  a N250 billion Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) Real Estate Investment Fund (MREIF).

Moscow attacks Ukraine with drones, missiles

Moscow attacks Ukraine with drones, missiles

Kyiv said Tuesday that Russia had launched a barrage of drones and missiles across Ukraine, conceding that there were successful strikes in the east of the country and near the capital.

2025 ‘ll usher in full restoration of hardship, trials of 2024, says Betta Edu

2025 ‘ll usher in full restoration of hardship, trials of 2024, says Betta Edu

… tells Nigerians to be steadfast in love for the country By Joseph Erunke, Abuja Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, has enjoined Nigerians to be steadfast in love for their country. Edu also called on the people to believe in the ability of the current administration of President Bola […]

Prioritise welfare, wellbeing of citizens in 2025, NLC urges govt

Prioritise welfare, wellbeing of citizens in 2025, NLC urges govt

Prioritize welfare, wellbeing of citizens in 2025, NLC urges govtInsists on withdrawal of Tax reform billsTo step up battle for wage review By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has implored government at all levels to prioritize the welfare and wellbeing of the citizens in 2025. This came as it insisted that the Federal […]

UniAbuja VC crisis deepens as governing council members boycott meeting over appointment process

UniAbuja VC crisis deepens as governing council members boycott meeting over appointment process

The controversy surrounding the appointment of a substantive Vice-Chancellor for the University of Abuja (UniAbuja) escalated on Tuesday as external members of the Governing Council boycotted a scheduled meeting convened by the Council Chairman, Air Vice Marshal Saddiq Ismaila Kaita (retd.

Kaita, who is rumored to have a preferred candidate for the position, reportedly called for the council meeting late Monday night, with plans to appoint a Vice-Chancellor by 3:00 PM on Tuesday.

Police apprehend cab driver targeting female passengers in Rivers

Police apprehend cab driver targeting female passengers in Rivers

The Police Command in Rivers has apprehended a 44-year-old cab driver, Andrew Nwanna, over alleged involvement in robbing female passengers. The spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, said in a statement in Port Harcourt on Tuesday that Nwanna used a vehicle with customized number plate to carry out the acts. Iringe-Koko stated that before being apprehended, the police […]

Disengaged police officers appeal to Tinubu for reinstatement

Disengaged police officers appeal to Tinubu for reinstatement

Disengaged police officers from Courses 33, 34, and 35 of the Nigeria Police Academy have appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to direct the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to comply with a National Industrial Court (NIC) judgment ordering their reinstatement.