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FACT CHECK: Born in 1960? Is Tunji Disu, new head of Police IRT, due for retirement?
On August 2, 2021, Usman Alkali Baba, inspector-general of police (IGP), named Tunji Disu as the new head of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) — a unit of the Nigerian Police Force…
Major shake-up imminent in NNPC …19 top positions to be affected
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, there are indications that a massive shake-up will be carried out at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation this week. According…
U.S. government submits 97,000-page evidence against Abidemi Rufai
The United States government has submitted a 97,000-page material in court as part of evidence of alleged fraud against Abidemi Rufai, a suspended aide of Governor Dapo Abiodun…
Federal character sums up the strength of Nigeria – Gambari
Ibrahim Gambari, the chief of staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, says federal character sums the strength of Nigeria. The federal character is a system that ensures equal…
BREAKING: Gunmen Kidnap Niger Information Commissioner
Unknown gunmen have kidnapped the Niger state Commissioner for Information Alhaji Mohammed Sani Idris. Idris was kidnapped on Sunday in his countryhome in the Tafa local…
I don’t know if it is God’s will for me to seek a second term, says Makinde
Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo state, says he would only seek reelection in 2023 if it is the will of God for him. Speaking at the Christ Revival Miracle Church, Molete, Ibadan, on…
Itsekiri youths back Olu of Warri designate, Prince Tsola Emiko
For the first time, the influential Itsekiri National Youth Council, (INYC) has finally endorsed the Olu of Warri designate, Prince Tsola Emiko. The INYC also…
Igboho’s Asylum: Why Obasanjo, Ooni, Olubadan, Others Intervened – Afenifere
Pan-Yoruba group, Afenifere, has given reasons for the interventions of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and Olubadan, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, in…
US will get DCP Kyari to face trial, whether he likes it or not – Falana
Femi Falana, human rights lawyer, says the US government will get Abba Kyari, the deputy commissioner of police, to face trial whether he likes it or not.Falana spoke…
Resign honourably to save our party – PDP Reps Cacus tells Secondus
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the House of Representatives has asked embattled national chairman Prince Uche Secondus, to resign to save the party. In its resolution…
AIG intervenes in Osborne, Lekki Gardens dispute
The Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police in charge of Zone 2, Johnson Kokumo, has intervened in the dispute between the Osborne Foreshore Residents Association (OSFRA) and Lekki…
FG postpones rollout of second batch of COVID-19 vaccines
The presidential steering committee (PSC) on COVID-19 has postponed the rollout of the second batch of vaccines. Willie Bassey, director of press, PSC, made this known in a statement…
Obituary: Hosa Okunbo, billionaire businessman who knelt before Obaseki to forgive Oshiomhole
The drama that played out at the book launch of a former Managing Director of The SUN, Mr. Eric Osagie, at the Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja, on December 10, 2019, was more than what attendees…
Four ‘Notorious’ Bandits Terrorising Kaduna LGA Neutralized By Troops
The Kaduna government says four “notorious” bandits have been killed by security forces in Igabi LGA of the state. Samuel Aruwan, the Kaduna state commissioner for internal security…
Igboho will return back to Nigeria soon – Akintoye vows
The leader of the umbrella body of Yoruba Self-Determination Groups, Ilana Omo Oodua, Professor Banji Akintoye, has disclosed that the body, other groups are working hard to secure the…
Sit-at-home: Police arrest 29 suspected IPOB/ESN members in Imo
Imo Police Command on Sunday arrested 29 suspected members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN) allegedly planning to attack the State ahead of the Sit-at-home order on Monday.…
Drama as kidnappers free club owner, detain wife, father-in-law over N185m shortfall
Kidnappers have released owner of popular Club 64 in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Mr Tari Ajanami, abducted two weeks ago, it has been learnt. But some drama reportedly played out after…
11 things to know about late Captain Hosa
Capt. Idahosa Okunbo, popularly known as Captain Hosa, died in London after battling pancreatic cancer. Here are 11 things to know about late Captain Hosa: 1. He was…
Buhari Mourns Ex-General Overseer of Foursquare Church, Rev Badejo
President Muhammadu Buhari has mourned the former General Overseer of Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria, Rev Wilson Badejo. He has, therefore, sent condolence message to the…
Can Disu Wear Kyari’s Big Shoes on Intelligence Gathering?
Ejiofor Alike writes that the new Commander of the Inspector General of Police (IG)’s Intelligence Response Team, Deputy Commissioner of Police Tunji Disu, may have to up the ante on…
Sit-at-home, lose your salary – Obiano warns civil servants
The Anambra State Government has said it will not pay August salary to any worker who abstains from duty in obedience to the sit-at-home directives by the Indigenous People of…
Amir Abu Darda, Boko Haram Commander, 20 Other IED Experts Surrender
There are indications that the days of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists who had held sway for about ten years are coming to an end following the surrender of about 300 terrorists…
South won’t get Presidency on silver platter – Ex-envoy
A former High Commissioner to Malaysia, Yerima Abdullahi, has said the Igbo or any part of the southern region will not be given the position of President on a silver platter. The…
Nnamdi Kanu’s younger brother suspends IPOB sit-at-home protest
Kanunta Kanu, younger brother to the leader of proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has suspended the ‘Every Monday” sit-at-home protest of the group in the South-East.…