The five loyalists of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State charged with terrorism offences on Friday in Abuja suffered a setback in the quest to stop the Inspector General of Police IGP from proceeding with their prosecution on terrorism offences. Their application seeking to stop the IGP on the ground that they can only be […]
BREAKING: 15 killed as suspected herdsmen attack Agatu in Benue
No fewer than 15 persons have been killed after suspected herders attacked Ugboju community in the Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. The attackers, who have been conducting relentless attacks on the area for the past two weeks, invaded the village on Wednesday evening, leaving locals in distress. According to eyewitnesses, many people are […]
BREAKING: Senate summons CBN governor over Naira’s free fall
The Senate on Wednesday summoned governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr Olayemi Cardoso over the free fall of the Naira and hyper inflation. The summon was through its Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions headed by Senatorial Adetokunbo Abiru. The governor and his team were asked to appear on Tuesday […]
BREAKING: Supreme Court affirms Fintiri’s election as Adamawa Governor
The Supreme Court has affirmed the victory of Ahmadu Fintiri as the duly elected Governor of Adamawa State. Recall that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, had declared Fintiri of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as winner of the March 11 gubernatorial polls. His victory was, however, challenged in court by Senator Aisha Dahiru Binani […]
BREAKING: Senate summons security chiefs as insecurity worsens in Nigeria
The Nigerian Senate has summoned security chiefs for an interaction, following the escalating insecurity in the country, with a specific date to be decided later. Rising from a closed-door meeting that lasted over three hours, the senate condemned the increasing incidents of kidnappings, banditry and the outright murder of innocent citizens by criminals. Senate Leader, […]
BREAKING: Nigerian Govt inaugurates National Minimum Wage Committee
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally inaugurated a 37-man Tripartite Committee to fashion out a new National Minimum Wage. Vice President, Kashim Shettima inaugurated the committee on behalf of the President, who is on a private visit to France. Former Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Alhaji Bukar Goni Aji, is chairing the Committee. […]
BREAKING: Lagos PDP Chairman Aivoji kidnapped
The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has called on security agencies and government authorities to intervene promptly and secure the release of its abducted chairman, Philip Aivoji. Lagos State PDP Publicity Secretary Alhaji Hakeem Amode appealed in a statement on Friday, saying: “Aivoji was abducted on Thursday, January 25 at about […]
BREAKING: Bishop Feyi Daniels sentenced to life imprisonment for raping assistant
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court has sentenced a Lagos bishop, Oluwafeyiropo Daniels, to life imprisonment for raping his 23-year-old assistant (name withheld). Justice Rahman Oshodi also sentenced Daniels, the Bishop of I Reign Christian Ministry, Lagos, to three years in prison for sexually assaulting a 19-year-old member of the church (count three […]
BREAKING: Klopp to leave Liverpool at end of season
Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has confirmed he will be leaving the club at the end of this season. Klopp revealed this in a video posted on the Reds’ official social media pages on Friday morning. “I will leave the club at the end of the season. “I understand that it’s a shock,” he said. According […]
Supreme Court affirms election of Ahmed Aliyu as Sokoto governor
The Supreme Court on Thursday affirmed the election of Ahmed Aliyu as Sokoto State governor. Delivering judgment, Justice Tijani Abubakar dismissed the appeal by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and its governorship candidate, Saidu Umar. Details shortly… Supreme Court affirms election of Ahmed Aliyu as Sokoto governor Powered by WPeMatico