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How Remi Tinubu saved me from blackmail, by Governor Adeleke
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has recounted a moment from his time in the 8th Senate when he was rescued from media blackmail by the First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu.
Adeleke disclosed this while…
DANA Air: NSIB begins analysis of flight data, cockpit voice recorders
• Crew members undergo toxicology test
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has said its officials have retrieved the flight data and cockpit…
Fed Govt appoints new consulates-general for U.S, South Africa, Germany, others
The Federal Government yesterday announced new heads for some of the country’s embassies abroad.
The list includes 12 consulate-general and five charge de affairs.
They are to resume immediately, according to a…
My views on state police personal, says AIG
Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Ben Okolo yesterday said his comments rejecting state police during a one-day dialogue in Abuja were personal.
Okolo, who represented the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode…
Lagos to roll out 2,000 CNG buses by year end
• ‘Local govt officials not authorised to arrest traffic offenders’
Lagos State Government will roll out 2,000 CNG buses before the end of the year,…
Court adjourns hearing on Binance executive’s bail application
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Mariana, Abuja has adjourned hearing on the bail application of Binance Holdings Limited and its executive, Tigran…
Suspended UNN lecturer in custody for alleged sexual harassment
Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command have arrested the suspended lecturer with the University of Nigeria, Mr. Mfonobong Udoudom, who was caught in a video allegedly harassing a female student in his office.
The…
Nigeria Air: How EFCC Nabbed Sirika Over N8bn ‘Fraud’
A former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, was yesterday arrested and taken into custody by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over its ongoing probe on the botched Nigeria Air project, Daily Trust reports.…
Darkness hits northern states as vandals destroy four transmission towers
Northern states of Plateau and Gombe have been thrown into darkness following the pulling down of four transmission towers along Jos – Gombe 330KV line.
A statement by the Transmission Company of Nigeria explained that…
Defilement: Court reserves judgment on Baba Ijesha’s appeal
THE Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, has reserved judgment in the appeal filed by a Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James, alias Baba Ijesha, challenging his conviction by a Lagos State High Court.
Baba Ijesa, was on July 14,…
Obi never believed in Labour Party, only wanted to win election – Okupe
Peter Obi’s former campaign director-general during the 2023 presidential election, Doyin Okupe, had said he never believed in the ideologies of the party.
Speaking on ChannelsTV, Okupe described the Labour Party as a…
President Tinubu arrives Netherlands on state visit
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in the Netherlands on a state visit.
During his visit, President Tinubu is expected to engage in high-level meetings with Dutch government officials, business leaders, and representatives…
‘Remove Yahaya Bello’s name from wanted list’ – Kogi assembly tells EFCC
The Kogi State House of Assembly has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to remove former governor Yahaya Bello’s name from the list of wanted persons.
This was the resolution after a member…
UTME: NASS backs 18 years university admission age
The National Assembly says it will come up with a robust legislation to support 18 years old as entry limit for admission into tertiary educational institutions.
The Chairman, Senate Committee on tertiary institutions and…
Fubara reshuffles cabinet, redeploys Attorney Gen., Finance Commissioner
The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has made major adjustment in his cabinet.
This was made public in a circular from the office of the Secretary to the State Government titled ‘Cabinet Reshufflement’…
Emefiele printed N684.5m with N18.9bn, says EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has filed a fresh charge at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory against the embattled former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele.
EFCC in the…
CBN releases more dollars as naira weakens to 1,300/$
The naira depreciated further against the United States dollar at the official market on Tuesday, closing at 1,300/$.
This came as the Central Bank of Nigeria stepped up efforts to stem the tide, selling more dollars to…
‘You’re harassing, peddling lies against me’ – Yahaya Bello tackles EFCC
Former Governor of Kogi, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC of lying over claims that it was not harassing him.
The former governor said contrary to the claims of EFCC,…
I Will Resign If Yahaya Bello Is Not Prosecuted – EFCC Chair vows
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has sworn to follow the prosecution of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, to logical…
EFCC arrests Sirika over alleged N8bn Nigeria Air fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, over an ongoing N8,069,176,864.00 money laundering probe.
The indicted former Minister of Aviation arrived at the Federal…
BREAKING: EFCC Freezes Over 300 Accounts Over Suspicious FX Flows
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, says the anti-graft agency has discovered another worse scheme other than crypto trading platform Binance and its system.
He said the…
BREAKING: Emeka Ihedioha dumps PDP, gives reasons
Former governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
This was contained in a letter dated April 23, 2024 and addressed to the PDP chairman in Mbutu Ward, Aboh…
JUST IN: Government Shuts Down Lead British School Over Student’s Bully
The federal government has reportedly shut down Lead British School following the bully of a student named Namitira in the Abuja-based…
I want to appear in court but I’m afraid of arrest — Yahaya Bello
The embattled immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello said he was ready to appear before the Federal High Court in Abuja to answer to the 19-count charge the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,…