The court of appeal in Abuja on Thursday upheld a federal high court judgement barring the directorate of road traffic services (DRTS), also known as the vehicle inspection office (VIO), from stopping motorists, impounding vehicles, or imposing fines on road users. Last year, Evelyn Maha, the presiding judge, in a suit filed by human rights…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned Mohammed Kumo at the Gombe State High Court. The magistrate faces bribery and extortion charges, brought by the EFCC before trial judge H.H. Kereng. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale disclosed the the arraignment in a statement on Thursday. In the first count, the EFCC accused Mr…
The Borno State Police Command has arrested five suspects, including 20-year-old Mustapha Mohammed, who allegedly masterminded the abduction of his eight-year-old niece, drugged her and received a ransom of ₦3m through a cryptocurrency account. A statement on Thursday by the state Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Daso, said the suspects were arrested between November…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent a list of 68 nominees for ambassadorial positions to the Senate for screening and confirmation. The list includes both career diplomats and well-known public figures. Some of the prominent nominees are former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (rtd.); former presidential aide Ita Enang; former Imo…
Newly appointed Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has instructed troops to “shoot on sight” and immediately engage any armed bandits they encounter, stressing that they must not wait for further directives. Speaking during his Senate screening on Wednesday, Musa said this firm order is crucial for frontline protection and restoring public trust in…
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, has expressed confidence that efforts to restore security and normalcy across Nigeria are “in very good hands” following the swearing-in of General Christopher Musa (rtd) as Minister of Defence. Speaking to journalists at the State House after witnessing Thursday’s ceremony, Bishop Kukah…
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday swore in former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (retd), as the new Minister of Defence. The brief ceremony at the Presidential Villa saw Musa take the oath of office, just 24 hours after the Senate screened and confirmed his nomination. Tinubu had forwarded Musa’s name to the…
William Troost-Ekong, Super Eagles captain, has announced his retirement from international football. Ekong announced his decision to quit the Nigerian national team in an Instagram post on Thursday. “Today, I am announcing my retirement from international football,” the 32-year-old said in a video. Ekong said his Eagles journey “ends here” and his pivot to “next…
The Igbo race have been described as the greatest stakeholders in the Nigerian project. This formed part of the message delivered by Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, at the Imo Economic Stakeholders Summit, held in Owerri. His words: “The Igbo are geographically mobile, economically enterprising and educationally ambitious. “This Nigerian…
The National Association of Nigerian College of Education Students (NANCES) is pleased to announce that it is set to celebrate an outstanding icon of compassion, philanthropy, and community service — Hajjia Bilkisu Suleiman Fema, fondly referred to as Zinariyar Arewa and popularly known as Uwar Marayun Yobe. This forthcoming honour is in recognition of her…