EFCC has justified confidence reposed in it — Tinubu
“Supporting the EFCC is not particularly difficult. The agency has consistently demonstrated that the confidence reposed on it is well founded. Without mincing words, the evidential proof of the EFCC’s success speaks loudly in convictions secured, assets and properties recovered,” he said.
2027: Gombe parties intensify grassroots mobilisation
By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe GOMBE — Political activities are gathering momentum in Gombe State ahead of the 2027 general elections, with parties and aspirants increasingly engaging voters through empowerment programmes, stakeholder meetings, defections, consultations and other grassroots activities. Although many of the events are presented as party-building, community outreach or empowerment initiatives, the participation of […]
Court jails woman six months for abusing 14-year-old niece
By Emmanuel Iheaka OWERRI — A Chief Magistrate’s Court in Imo State has sentenced Rose Okon to six months’ imprisonment for assaulting her 14-year-old niece who was in her care. Chief Magistrate C. J. Nkwoada handed down the sentence on Friday after Okon pleaded guilty to a one-count charge of assault. The court, however, gave […]
Citizenship-by-investment: EU deadline throws Nigerian golden passport holders into uncertainty
… EU, UK others toeing Trump’s stringent immigration stance – Foreign policy expert … Calls for domestic policy reset … Focus may be shifted to residency schemes in Malta, Greece, others – Migration advisory firm By Nkiruka Nnorom Thousands of wealthy Nigerians who once turned to Caribbean golden passports as a backdoor route to Europe […]
Ban on durbar, horse riding in Kano remains – Police
The police command in Kano State has reiterated the ban on Durbar and horse/animal-riding activities across the state, warning violators of the possibility of arrest and prosecution.
2027: Results transmission, violence, intimidation, security collusion top risks, say stakeholders
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Stakeholders in the electoral process have named results transmission and collation, and electoral violence, voter intimidation and security collusion, as the biggest threats to the credibility of the 2027 general elections. They expressed their fears at the first Multi-stakeholder Roundtable on Electoral Reform Implementation, Electoral Integrity and Youth Participation, held in […]
