A prolonged power outage at the National Assembly on Tuesday delayed the commencement of plenary at the Senate Chambers as the lawmakers waited for about an hour before power was restored. Commenting, Sen. Sunday Karimi (APC-Kogi) described the situation as uncommon. “Since the commencement of the 10th Assembly,...
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asserted that it has powers based on judicial precedents to prosecute ex Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye over alleged $6 billion Mambilla hydroelectric power plant. EFCC is prosecuting Agunloye, who served as a minister in the administration of...
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, struck out the money laundering charge filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against late Mrs Grace Taiga, former Director of Legal, Ministry of Petroleum Resources. Justice Obiora Egwuatu struck out the charge marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/321/2021 after Taiga’s counsel, Daniel...
The man electrocuted by high-tension cable at Evwreni in Ughelli North local Government area of Delta on Monday was not an official of Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC), the company stated on Tuesday. BEDC’s Business Manager in Ughelli, Engr. Femi Makun, and its Regional Safety Officer, Warri Region,...
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has tasked stalwarts of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to unite and collectively work to ensure the party wins the Nov. 21 governorship election in Ondo. Governor Makinde said this during a meeting between members of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) and...
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has said the fact that Nigeria accepted grains from Ukraine does not make Nigeria a weak or failed state. “Egypt gets about 60 per cent of its grains from Ukraine. The fact that Egypt gets about 60 per cent...
The House of Representatives on Tuesday summoned the Minister of Blue Economy and Transport, Mr Gboyega Oyetola, over the handling of concession of the Port infrastructure in the country. Rep. Ibrahim Hamisu, the Chairman, House Committee on Privatisation and Commercialisation said this at a meeting with the seaport...
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, fixed March 13 to hear the motion filed by the detained President, Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, seeking his unconditional release from Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA)’s custody. Justice Inyang Ekwo fixed the date following the Federal Government’s failure to produce...
The lawmaker representing Delta North Senatorial District, Sen. Ned Nwoko (PDP-Delta), has stressed the need to investigate the unexplained delay in electricity step-down of Okpai Power Plant. Nwoko told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Tuesday, that investigating the delay had become imperative as the plant...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – The Commissioner of Police, Nasarawa State Command, CP Umar Shehu Nadada, has called on parents in the state to help security in the fight against cyber crime, cultism and other social vices. CP Nadada, made the call on Tuesday, while on a familiarization...
Beyoncé’s ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ has topped the Billboard Hot 100 Chart for a second consecutive week. ‘Carnival’ by Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign featuring Rich The Kid and Playboi Carti, holds the second spot on the chart while ‘Lovin On Me’ by Jack Harlow is rated third...
Saturday, March 2, 2024, was a sad day for the family, friends, colleagues and fans of `Mr Ibu`, the veteran Nigerian actor whose demise was announced on that fateful day following a protracted illness. Announcing the death of the popular comedian, the President of the Actors Guild of...
Many Nigerians are now spending long hours in banks, seeking to link their National Identification Number (NIN) to their bank accounts. The development is sequel to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s directive to banks to place restrictions on all Tier 1 bank accounts without BVN or NIN by March...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has banned the use of PoS machines and other electronic mobile money transaction devices within police stations and other facilities nationwide. The ban follows the recent public outcry over alleged illicit financial transaction involving PoS...
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia of Benue has denied receiving N44 billion from the Federal Government, as part of President Bola Tinubu’s efforts to address food shortage in the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue, had alleged that...
Theatre Commander of the Joint Task Force, North East Operation Hadin Kai, Maj.-Gen. Waidi Shuaibu, has said terrorists operating in the North East have been degraded and are avoiding confrontation with forces in the field. Shuaibu made this known at the opening of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED)...
Although what constitutes child marriage ranges from country to country in Nigeria child marriage is any formal marriage or informal union between a girl under the age of 18 and an adult or another child. It is considered a harmful practice under international human rights law and...
A Russian warship sank off the Crimea peninsula after Ukrainian underwater drones attacked it, Ukrainian officials said on Tuesday. The Ukrainian military intelligence service HUR announced the hit on Telegram. It said the ship had suffered hits to the stern, port and starboard sides. The sinking was at...
A youth group, Consolidated Youth Assembly (CYA) has dismissed the recent criticisms by the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) regarding the Expatriate Employment Levy (EEL), stating that it is essential for enhancing skills transfer and generating revenue. Group leader, Mallam Hamza Abdullahi, said in Abuja, that EEL has...
ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has congratulated the Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Suleman Adamu, on his recognition by the Leadership Newspaper as the “Social Impact Person of the year 2023.“ This was contained in a statement signed and made available to journalists in the...