Defendants robbed their victims wearing DSS uniforms – policeman tells court
A policeman, Insp Nelson Otasowie, on Wednesday told an FCT High Court in Zuba that the four defendants, dressed in uniforms belonging to the Department of State Services’ (DSS) to rob their victims in Abuja. The police charged Michael Obi, Success Momoh, Bitrus Danladi as well as one Solomon Kwaghngurum, who is still at large […]
C’River lawmakers fault petition seeking Bakassi’s delisting from LGAs
The Cross River State House of Assembly has strongly condemned a petition sent to President Bola Tinubu by a group identified as the Indigenous Displaced People of Bakassi, communities , praying for the delisting of Bakassi from the 774 local government areas in Nigeria.
Bird flu surfaces in Plateau, kills 300 birds – Official
Avian influenza, popularly known as bird flu, has killed 300 birds on a farm in Plateau. Dr Shase’et Sipak, the Chief Veterinary Officer of the state, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Jos. Sipak said that the outbreak was confirmed by the National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI), Vom, in […]
African Union slams ‘non-stop war crimes’ in Sudan
The African Union expressed “deep concern” on Wednesday over the continued escalation of the war in Sudan and relentless “crimes against humanity”.
LG Poll: APP expresses readiness for Saturday poll, described APC as council looters
Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Chairman, Action Peoples Party, APP, Mr Titus Odesola disclosed the takeover of the local government council secretariats by APC reinstated officials is illegal, describing the APC officials as impostors and looters. This is as the party expressed readiness to participate in forthcoming local government election fixed for February 22nd 2025. APP […]
Brazil charges ex-President Bolsonaro with attempting coup
The charges, which must be formally accepted by the Supreme Court, came following a recommendation from Brazil’s national police.
Osun LG poll: APC, APM berate OSIEC over alleged relocation of voting materials to Govt House
Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The leadership of All Progressives Congress(APC) and Allied Peoples Movement(APM) have berated the chairman of Osun State Independent Electoral Commission(OSIEC), Barrister Hashim Abioye for allegedly moving voting materials for the Local Government poll to Government House, Oke-Fia, Osogbo on Wednesday. APC through a chieftain, Jamiu Olawumi, said “We have it on good […]
NBA condemns Benue Assembly’s resolution on Chief Judge’s removal
The NBA described the resolution as unconstitutional and an affront to judicial independence.
Trump says US auto tariffs to be around 25%
The president also said that Washington’s trading partners could avoid being taxed by investing in factories in the United States.
Just in: Microsoft to invest $1M to equip one million Nigerians with AI skills
Tech giant Microsoft has announced a $1 million (approximately ₦1.6 billion) investment in the Nigerian economy over the next two years to equip one million Nigerians with Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills.
Okpebholo, Imansuagbon, Idahosa mourn Clark
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, former Labour Party governorship aspirant, Kenneth Imansuagbon and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon Charles Idahosa has said elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark lived a fulfilled life and fought for his people till he breathed his last. A […]
Nigerian newspapers review: High electricity costs choking teaching hospitals to death
In today’s Nigerian Newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with a special report on the challenge of high energy costs facing teaching hospitals in the country. Another headline has the family of the late Ijaw leader and elder statesman, Edwin Clark, revealing his last words. Also, one headline looks at the United […]
Lokpobiri reaffirms Tinubu’s commitment in transforming oil sector in Niger Delta
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, on Monday received Members of the South-South Caucus of the 10th Assembly House of Representatives.
TI rating: Do not be discouraged, EFCC tells anti-corruption agencies
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja Despite Nigeria’s low ranking on the international corruption index, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede, has called on anti-corruption agencies to remain resolute in their efforts to enhance government processes in the country. The Corruption Perceptions Index, released last month by Transparency International, ranked Nigeria […]
Abuja protesters demand justice in 15-Year murder case
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – A civil society organisation, the Justice and Equality For All Movement, staged a peaceful protest outside the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, demanding the release of a probe report concerning the death of Mrs. Shitua Aso, a pregnant woman who died in 2010. The protest aimed to highlight […]
NBTI, EFCC unite to combat corruption with technology
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) has partnered with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to combat corruption in Nigeria through innovative technological solutions. This collaboration aims to enhance transparency, accountability, and economic integrity, addressing one of the nation’s most pressing challenges. During a courtesy visit to EFCC […]
