Call el-Rufai to order, TAN charges NSA Ribadu
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Pro-democracy group, Transparency and Accountability Network TAN has asked the National Security Adviser NSA, Malam Nuhu Ribadu to call the former Governor of Kaduna state, Malam Nasir el-Rufai to order with regards to comments that the group deemed inciting. In a statement issued Friday in Abuja, TAN said it decided to […]
136 communities in five Plateau Councils overrun by armed men
Similar incursions ongoing nationwide – Stefanos Foundation By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos – Barkin Ladi and Riyom local government areas of Plateau State have been identified to have the most deserted settlements, having little or no evidence of human activities, as well as being the most over-ran and occupied by strange people following a series of […]
ICPC arrests ex-naval chief, NSCDC deputy commandant over N3bn fraud
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arrested former Chief of Naval Staff, Usman Jibrin, and Adam Yusuf, a Deputy Commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kogi State, over the alleged diversion of more than N3 billion in public funds.
INEC renews call for creation of electoral offences tribunal
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has renewed its call for creation of the electoral offences tribunal to ensure speedy prosecution of electoral offenders in the country. INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, made the call on Friday in Abuja during the commission’s regular quarterly consultative meeting with media executives. Yakubu also emphasised the need for […]
We’ll prioritise Nigerians’ interest in increasing 2025 Budget to N54.2trn – Reps
The House of Representatives has pledged to prioritise the interest of all Nigerians in increasing the 2025 budget from N49.7 trillion to N54.2 trillion.
Chelsea to play Man City in Women’s Champions League quarters
Chelsea will face Manchester City in an all-English quarter-final in the Women’s Champions League, while holders Barcelona were drawn against Wolfsburg on Friday in a repeat of the 2023 final.
Call for Sharia law in Southwest driven by self-interest — Mudeer Markaz
By Zikrullah Balogun Sheikh Muhammed Habibullah Adam Abdullah Al-Ilory, proprietor of the Arabic and Islamic Training Centre (Markaz) in Agege, Lagos, has expressed concerns about the push for Sharia courts in Southwest Nigeria. In a recent interview, Sheikh Al-Ilory noted that the current resurgence of calls for Sharia courts is often driven by self-interest, with […]
South East Youth Forum rejects proposed six states for region
—Demands Seven for Equity By Dennis Agbo The South East Youth Stakeholders Forum, SEYSF, has strongly opposed the proposal by the House of Representatives to create only six states for the South East region. “We insist that the region deserves seven states to achieve parity with other regions in Nigeria,” the group said. SEYSF Spokesman, […]
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs reacts after Kanye West calls for his release from prison
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has expressed gratitude to Kanye West after the rapper publicly called for his release from jail.
Ex-Appeal Court President’s daughter files appeal over father’s properties
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA–The daughter of a late President of the Customary Court of Appeal in Abuja, Justice Moses Bello, has lodged an appeal to challenge how her father’s properties were shared. The appellant, Ann Eniyamire, alleged that she was shortchanged by the Executor of her late father’s will. She is seeking to set aside […]
China opposes US moves to sabotage Belt, Road cooperation
The Chinese government on Friday opposed the U.S. alleged sabotage of Belt and Road cooperation through the means of force. It also expressed regret over Panama’s decision not to renew the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Lin Jian, disclosed this at the regular virtual news conference by […]
