The Media team of the former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello has insisted that he was at the facility of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Earlier, the team said the ex-governor honoured the invitation after consultation with his legal team and political associates. Reacting, the anti-graft agency’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale denied that the former…
In this interview, a female survivor who went to the children funfair at the Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, where more than 35 children died, shares her experience at the scene with Gabriel Oshokha and Ademola Adegbite Tell us about yourself My name is Laide. I am a 30-year-old hairstylist and a mother of a…
The Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, on Thursday defended the continuous stay of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, in office, saying it is legal and lawful. Fagbemi, who is also the Minister of justice, disclosed this in a statement he personally signed. He said Egbetokun’s appointment which took effect from October…
Officials of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested two brothers suspected of robbery following a raid on a mechanic workshop in Ore, the headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area. The suspects, identified as Monday Akinmusere and Oluwaseun Akinmusere, were apprehended on Saturday, October 11, 2025, after officers from the Divisional Police Office in Ore…
The founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide and Senior Pastor of the Faith Tabernacle, Bishop David Oyedepo, has stated that Nigeria will never become an Islamic state, condemning the surge in killings and insecurity across the country. Oyedepo, while addressing the congregation during the 4th Pre-Shiloh Encounter Service on Sunday, expressed concern over continued…
The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dissolved the Rivers State Pensions Board with immediate effect. The governor said the office of the State Accountant General will handle the functions of the Board until a new board is constituted. This was contained in a Government Special Announcement issued in Port Harcourt on Friday evening by…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has urged corps members to shun drug/substance abuse to protect them against its adverse effects. The NYSC Coordinator in Rivers, Mr Moses Oleghe, stated this during a sensitisation exercise at the NYSC Orientation Camp, Nowa Tai. The exercise was being organised in collaboration between the scheme and the National…
The Joint Tax Board (JTB) has approved new rates for the issuance of national driver’s licences and vehicle number plates, effective from 1st November 2024. The board recently announced the adjustment as part of efforts to enhance the quality and security features of these identification items, aligning with international best practices. According to the newly…
A Borno State High Court sitting in Maiduguri has again convicted and sentenced Aisha Alkali Wakil, popularly known as Mama Boko Haram, alongside her associates Tahiru Saidu Daura and Prince Lawal Shoyode, to 14 years imprisonment each for a contract scam involving N11 million. Justice Aisha Kumaliya delivered the ruling on Wednesday, June 25, 2025,…
The Garun Mallam Local Government Area of Kano State has shut down the Kwanar Gafan Tomato Market allegedly turned into place of prostitution, adultery, homosexuality and other immoral activities. It was reliably gathered that the alleged immorality being perpetrated by some youths and married women within the premises of the market prompted the local council…
