Five members of the Nigeria Patriotic Front Movement (NPFM) including its National Chairman, Comrade Abdulmajid Yakubu Daudu, have been arrested by the police in Kano State. SaharaReporters learnt that the activists were arrested and detained after honouring an invitation by the state police commissioner, CP Salman Dogo Garba, for a meeting at 2 pm on…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged “downtrodden Nigerians who bear the marks or burden of broken promises, exploitation and corruption not to give up hope on their country.” President of the NLC, Joe Ajaero said this in a statement to workers and Nigerians on independence day on Monday. The statement reads: “On the occasion…
A Prosecutor with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Bilikisu Bala on Monday, September 30, 2024, explained the real reason the anti-graft agency dropped the money laundering charges against Idris Okuneye (a.k.a Bobrisky). Bala gave the explanation while speaking with a Joint Committee of the House of Representatives investigating allegations of corruption against some…
Ibadan North Federal Constituency hopeful and Pioneer Chairman of Aare Latoosa LCDA, Bashorun Adekunle Oladeji (Omo BAO), has commended Nigerians for their resilience and commitment to the country. Today marks 64 years since Nigeria gained independence from Britain. This anniversary offers us a chance to reflect on our journey as a nation, focusing on successes,…
The Federal Government has inaugurated an independent investigative panel to probe allegations of corruption and gross violations of standard operating procedures within the Nigeria Correctional Service NCoS. Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo who inaugurated the committee on Monday in Abuja said the committee must also look at the recent allegation that some correctional service…
The Indigenous People of Biafra, on Monday, announced it had banned the celebration of Nigeria’s Independence Day across the South-East region. The pro-Biafran group, however, asked residents of the region and the Diaspora to go about their normal business, reminding them that the ban on such celebrations is still in force. In 2023, IPOB said…
The Pacesetter Transport Services wins the Mobility Company of the Year Award at the just concluded Ibadan Tech Expo, 24 Awards. The award ceremony which is regarded as the biggest tech event in the Capital City of Oyo State, Ibadan was held on Saturday, 28th September, 2024 at the International Conference Centre(ICC), University of Ibadan,…
The legal counsel to Bobrisky, Avwerosuoghene Omuvwie has told the House of Representatives Committee that his client Bobrisky could not honour the invitation of the Commitee due to Illness. The Commitee however questioned that he provided them with evidence from Bobrisky’s doctor on his health and the Lawyer said he had not such document. Bobrisky…
The Jika da Kolo community in Yadin Kidandan, Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State, have alleged that a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) plane, while fighting terrorists at the weekend, mistakenly bombed the community, resulting in the deaths of over 25 people. However, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has disagreed with the villagers, insisting that…
Ahead of the October 1, Independence Day celebration, the FCT Police Command on Monday, September 30, deployed Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) personnel, anti-riot equipment, and visibility policing, among others. The command also announced the diversion around Central Area and Eagle Square during the celebration. A statement issued by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP…