The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State has said Governor Ademola Adeleke may no longer be interested in seeking the nomination of the party for the 2026 governorship election. The party, however, said Adeleke’s decision may change with the resolution of crises ravaging the party, which must be recognised by the Independent…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed that all versions of the naira, including the old and new designs of the N1000, N500, and N200 notes, as well as the commemorative and previous designs of the N100 note, remain valid legal tender without any expiration date. In a statement released on Friday, Mrs. Hakama…
Details of yesterday’s Police interrogation of the President of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero, over alleged criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime by the Intelligence Response Team, IRT, arm of the Police, have emerged. Recall that the Police had on August 19, invited the NLC President to appear at its…
An 18-year-old British teenager has been sentenced to one year in a Dubai jail for having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl. The teenager was on holiday with his family in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) when he met the girl — who is now 18 — at the same hotel. The teenagers who…
The National Caretaker Committee (NCC) of the Labour Party has asked the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) to charge the party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure and three others to court over allegations of perjury, forgery and criminal conspiracy. The committee also wants Umar Farouk Ibrahim, Ojukwu Clement and…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) said admissions into the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme in eight universities will not be processed for the 2025/2026 academic session. In a statement by its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, the board explained that the decision was based on suspending law programmes in the institutions by the Council of…
The Honourable Member representing Ibadan North Constituency I, Hon. Olufunke Comforter Olajide, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Alhaji Aliyu Dahiru Zungeru, the revered Sarkin Hausawa of Ibadanland, as she personally visited and joined the Sabo community to mourn the late traditional ruler. Hon. Olajide, who was present in person at the residence…
Troops of the 1 Brigade, Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), have intercepted a cache of weapons intended for terrorist groups in Zamfara State. The operation, carried out between January 26 and 27, was based on credible intelligence about suspected arms dealers operating from Niger Republic. Acting…
On occasion on Democracy Day, President Bola Tinubu Conferred national honours on the following eminent Nigerians during his speech at National Assembly. 1. Prof. Wole Soyinka (GCON) 2. Prof. Olatunji Dare (CON) 3. Kunle Ajibade (OON) 4. Nosa Igiebor (OON) 5. Dapo Olorunyomi (OON) 6. Bayo Onanuga (CON) 7. Ayo Obe (OON) 8. Dare Babarinsa…
The Federal Government has vowed to take strict action against Nigerian banks, financial institutions, and accounting firms found collaborating in terrorism financing, warning that heads of involved organizations will face prosecution, while the institutions may be fined or closed. This was disclosed by President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Daniel Bwala,…
