PANDEF accuses ACF of political conspiracy against Akpabio
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has alleged that the sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio are part of a larger political conspiracy aimed at removing him from office.
FEC approves provisional licenses for 11 private varsities
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), at its third meeting of the year on Monday, approved provisional licenses for 11 private universities in the country. Dr Morufu Alausa, the Minister of Education, said this while briefing State House Correspondents after the FEC meeting. He said the universities approved were: New City University, Ayetoro Ogun; University of […]
Court adjourns FIRS $79.5bn suit against Binance until April 7
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, adjourned the suit filed by the Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS) against Binance Holdings Ltd, demanding 79.5 billion US dollars over economic losses allegedly caused by its operations in Nigeria, until April 7. The matter, which was on number 9 on the cause list, could not proceed […]
Ekiti lawyers lament rising cases of violence against men
By Rotimi Ojomoyela Ado-Ekiti—Lawyers in Ekiti State, under the auspices of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Ado Ekiti Branch have condemned the rising cases of attack, domestic and emotional violence against men in the country, calling for urgent attention of concerned authorities. The lawyers stated this during a sensitisation walk tagged, “Stop Violence Against Men” […]
Prophet, 47, bags life jail term for raping minor in Ekiti
The Ekiti High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, on Monday, sentenced one Prophet Adeleye Akingbaso, 47, to life imprisonment for raping a 13-year-old girl. Akingbaso was first arraigned in September, 2022 before Justice Blessing Ajileye on a two-count charge of rape and coercion. Delivering her judgment, Justice Ajileye said, “in conclusion, this court has found the […]
Woman who faked ₦500m miracle mansion arrested – Prophet Ebuka Obi
The founder of Zion Prayer Movement Outreach, Prophet Ebuka Obi, has revealed that the woman who falsely testified about acquiring a ₦500 million mansion during a church service has been arrested.
IPoB members are not stupid to attack truck drivers bringing goods to people it defends
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB) has alleged that Northern truck drivers were sponsored to blackmail it through a protest staged in Jos, Plateau State, over claims that its members attacked truck drivers in the South East.
Full speech: ‘I am not a quitter’, says Meranda before resigning as speaker
Full speech: ‘I am not a quitter’, says Meranda before resigning as speaker
2027: We won’t allow idle politicians mislead Deltans with lies – Aniagwu
Delta State Government, Monday, said the Oborevwori administration would not allow idle politicians to continue to paint pictures that were at variance with the reality on ground. The administration said it while it would continue reply critics with projects across the state, it would not also allow certain idle politicians to continue progressing in error […]
The worst that will happen is for me to leave office – Fubara
Amid rising political tension and the looming threat of impeachment, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared that he is ready to pay the supreme price if that is what it takes to protect the state’s democratic interests.
Lagos Assembly: Obasa’s reinstatement a ‘show of shame’ — De Renaissance Patriots
A Lagos-based socio-cultural group, De Renaissance Patriots Foundation, has condemned the reinstatement of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, describing it as an embarrassment and a disgrace.
