By MARY RONKE, Ilorin – Trial is currently ongoing in a case of alleged misappropriation of funds to the tune of N5.78 billion, involving former Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, and his finance Commissioner, Alhaji Ademola Banu. The trial is before Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar of the Kwara State...
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Susan Nweze, a 37-year-old single mother from Ebonyi State, on Tuesday denied allegations that she sold her newborn baby for N25 million, clarifying that she received N700,000 for an adoption process. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at her home in Abakaliki, Nweze dismissed the claims, stating,...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos – All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has said it remains confident of a strong performance in the 2027 general elections, undeterred by opposition efforts to undermine its progressive initiatives. In a statement released on Tuesday, Mr. Seye Oladejo, the Lagos State APC Publicity...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly refuted a report by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that criticized Nigeria’s foreign representation and ambassadorial appointments, labeling it as misleading and politically driven. In a statement released on Tuesday in Abuja by Alkasim Abdulkadir, Special Assistant on Media...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has praised the 21-year prison sentence handed down to Ahmadu Yaro for raping a three-month-old baby in Adogi village, Nasarawa State. The minister in a statement on Monday, said the judgment is a significant...
By AMOS MATTHEW, kaduna – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been commended for giving provisional license for the College of Petroleum and Energy Studies in Kaduna (CPESK) , to operate as a private postgraduate university. Governor Uba Sani praised the president when the Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Labour Party’s 2023 Vice Presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has declared his intention to run in the 2027 elections while reaffirming his unwavering commitment to the Labour Party, describing it as a party too significant to abandon. Speaking in Abuja on Monday after the Labour Party’s...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared itself the sole political force capable of unseating the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. The PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, stated this during a press conference in Abuja on Monday. Ologunagba emphasized that...
Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has stated that there is currently no concrete evidence to support allegations that some state governments are diverting funds allocated to local governments. Chairman of the Committee on Inland Revenue Services at RMAFC, Mr. Bimbo Kolade, disclosed this in an interview with...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Alliance of Nigerian Lawyers and Civil Society Advocates has launched a fervent campaign to stop what it describes as a “sinister plot” by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), led by Group Chief Executive Officer Bayo Ojulari, to sell the Port Harcourt, Warri, and...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party has invited members who have been associating with other political parties to return, emphasizing forgiveness and unity. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Monday following the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, National Chairman Julius Abure extended...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has deferred the enforcement of new fees and penalties for document downloads on its upgraded registration portal to September 1, 2025. The announcement, made via a public notice on Monday in Abuja, follows user difficulties encountered during the transition to the...
In a series of decisive operations, the Nigerian Army apprehended 199 suspects, including terrorists and other criminals, while neutralizing several threats across various regions, demonstrating tactical precision and unwavering commitment to national security. A senior official at Army Headquarters, speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), revealed that...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Nigerian stock market has recorded a significant gain of ₦152 billion, driven by increased investor interest in key stocks. The market’s bullish trend has extended the previous week’s four-day rally, with market capitalization rising to ₦83.393 trillion. The market capitalization opened at ₦83.241 trillion...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative in Nigeria, Ms. Elsie G. Attafuah, has commended TETFund’s strategic focus and dedication to youth-led innovation. Ms Attafuah gave the commendation when he led a high powered delegation to TETFund headquarters in Abuja on Monday. She noted...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – After an arduous seven-year legal battle, Mr. Yusuf Yahaya-Kwande has been fully discharged and acquitted by the High Court of Lagos in Suit No: ID/7980c/2018: FRN v. Trafigura & 6 Ors. The judgment of the Court brings a definitive end to a criminal charge...
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Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has met with retired police officers who are protesting against the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. The meeting aims to address the welfare concerns of retired officers. The retired officers had protested at the National Assembly and the Force...