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Reps To Probe Finance Ministry, OAGF Over Alleged Fraudulent Activities In Contractors’ Payments
The House of Representatives on Thursday mandated its Committee on Finance to investigate the allegations of fraudulent practices in the payment of contractors by officials of Federal Ministries of Finance and…
Canada disrespected Nigeria by denying CDS visa – Tunji-Ojo
Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has strongly criticised the Canadian Embassy for denying visa to Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa. General Musa revealed on Thursday, during the…
Tinubu approves conversion of YABATECH to university
…As minister lauds college management The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, on Friday, said President Bola Tinubu has approved the conversion of the Yaba College of Technology, YABATECH, to a…
UNIZIK expels 300-level female student who ‘assaulted’ lecturer
The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State (popularly known as UNIZIK), has expelled a student, Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka…
Why CDS, others were denied Canada visas
There were indications yesterday that the Canadian Embassy denied the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa and top military brass visa due to a diplomatic error. The affected officers applied for Canadian visas…
BREAKING: Ayo Adebanjo, Afenifere leader, is dead
Pa Ayo Adebanjo, a prominent leader of Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, is dead. We gathered that the…
NSA Nuhu Ribadu Wanted Billions In Payouts To Fund His Political Ambition –Binance Executive…
Tigran Gambaryan, a former US federal agent and Binance employee, has made startling allegations against the National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu following his release from detention in Nigeria. Detained in…
Beyond guber ambition: Real reasons behind Obasa’s removal – Source
Controversy surrounding the sudden removal of former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly Mudashiru Obasa…
If Kemi Badenoch Leads UK, I Am Not A Prophet Of God – Pastor Ashimolowo
The Global President and founder of the Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC), Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo has prophesied that…
Loan controversy: Bisi Onasanya storms court to clear name
In a determined effort to prove his innocence and clear his name, the former group managing director of First Bank, Dr. Bisi Onasanya, yesterday, appeared before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke, at the Federal High…
President Tinubu Lands In Ethiopia For AU Summit
Nigeria’s president, Bola Tinubu has arrived in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia ahead of the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union Heads of State and Government. In a statement…
Aiyedatiwa’s administration is rudderless – Betty Akeredolu
Wife of the late Ondo State Governor, Mrs. Betty-Anyanwu Akeredolu, has appraised Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s…
Chaos returns to Ladipo service lane as mechanics, street urchins take over
Menace will end soon, market leader assures Motorists have expressed frustration…
Senate President Faults Single Payment System, Calls for Reform
The Senate has criticised the ongoing implementation of the single payment system, describing it as a significant obstacle to Nigeria’s economic development. Senate President, Godswill Akpabio made this known…
Tinubu Committed To Workers’ Welfare, Wage Reforms — Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Nigerian government’s dedication to the welfare of members of organised labour, inclusive economic policies, and wage reforms. Shettima said President Bola Tinubu…
Insecurity: South-West Govs To Establish Joint Surveillance, Monitoring Team
Governors of the South-West region have agreed to establish a joint surveillance and monitoring team to stem the tide of insecurity in the area. This was part of the resolutions reached by the South-West…
Alleged N30bn fraud: Otudeko to know fate March 17 | EFCC demands ex-chairman’s presence in court
A federal high court sitting in Lagos will on March 17 deliver its ruling on the various applications challenging its jurisdiction in the charge filed against Oba Otudeko, the former chairman of First Bank…
Court halts execution of judgment removing Ohinoyi of Ebiraland
The high court in Lokoja, Kogi state capital, has ordered a stay of execution of the judgment sacking Tijani Ahmed-Anaje from…
First-class graduates should be forced to join DSS, says Deputy director
Patrick Ikenweiwe, deputy director at the Department of State Services (DSS), says first-class graduates in Nigeria’s academic institutions should be forced to join the secret agency. Ikenweiwe spoke on Wednesday…
Missing Rifles: IGP writes Senate, requests closed-door investigations
– Faults Auditor General’s Report on Alleged Missing Rifles Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has written to the Senate, requesting that subsequent investigations into the alleged…
Sharia law expansion can fuel conflict in S’West – Catholic Church
The Catholic Church has raised significant concerns over the potential expansion of Sharia law in Southwest Nigeria, warning that such a move could heighten religious tensions and lead to conflict in the region. The…
I’ll remove any commissioner nominee found celebrating in Uyo – Gov Eno
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has warned commissioner nominees against celebrating their appointments in Uyo, the state capital, emphasizing that any nominee found doing so will be removed immediately. The…
Stop Intimidating El-Rufai – MURIC Cautions State Actors
An Islamic human rights organisation, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has cautioned the federal government against intimidating former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai. The Founder/Executive…
‘I wouldn’t be widow if Rotimi had listened to me’ — Betty Akeredolu
Former First Lady of Ondo State, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has said that she would not have been a widow if the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu had listened to her. Mrs Anyanwu-Akeredolu stated this in an exclusive…