Oyo Abduction: Security agencies intensify efforts to rescue kidnapped teachers, pupils
A senior government official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to comment publicly on the operation, said security agencies had made significant progress in tracking the kidnappers.
Wabara visits Bode George in London, reaffirms commitment to strong opposition
Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Adolphus Wabara, has said that opposition voices in Nigeria cannot be silenced, stressing that democracy depends on the presence of strong and functional political alternatives.
Resignations by Omisore allies stir debate within Osun APC
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo OSOGBO — A number of prominent members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State associated with former National Secretary of the party, Iyiola Omisore, have resigned their membership of the party. The development comes months ahead of the governorship election in the state and has generated discussions among party […]
African trade unions take fight against corruption to Geneva
By Victor Ahiuma-Young African trade unionists and workers’ organisations have taken their campaign against corruption, inequality and violent conflict to the global stage, rallying in Geneva, Switzerland, to demand urgent action to address challenges they say are undermining democracy, development and social justice across the continent. The demonstration, organised on the sidelines of the ongoing […]
Private firm mulls vehicle assembly plant in Edo
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – WITH a conducive environment and right support from the state government, a private firm, Skyewise Group said it was considering establishing a vehicle assembly plant in Edo State to explore the prevailing investment opportunities being created by the Governor Monday Okpebholo administration. Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the […]
FBI offers N250m reward for information on wanted fraudster behind $1.2b scam
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a reward of up to $150,000 (about N250 million) for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Herbert Leon Kimble, a convicted fraudster accused of orchestrating a massive healthcare fraud scheme that generated more than $1.2 billion in fraudulent Medicare charges. According to information […]
