State parties to the International Criminal Court (ICC) have condemned President Donald Trump’s sanctions against the institution. Trump accused the world’s first permanent international war crimes court of taking “illegitimate and baseless actions” against the US and its ally, Israel. In response, he imposed financial and visa restrictions on individuals and their families who assisted…
President Bola Tinubu has kicked against the recommendation of the National Economic Council (NEC) to withdraw the tax reform bills generating controversy. The Northern Governors’ Forum had opposed the bills, saying they were against the interest of the region. After its meeting on Thursday, NEC recommended that the bills should be withdrawn for more consultation….
The President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on Sunday alleged that the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Farouk Ahmed, paid about $5m for the secondary school education of his four children in Switzerland, calling for a full investigation and public explanation. Dangote said Ahmed must appear before…
The Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed Monday, January 20, 2025, for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to arraign the Chairman of Honeywell Group, Chief Oba Otudeko and a former First Bank Managing Director, Stephen Olabisi Onasanya, for allegedly looting N12.3billion from First Bank. Otudeko – former Chairman of First Bank of…
The gruesome killing of a local farmer, Rabiat Atere, by suspected armed bandits at Oka Akoko, in Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State, has sparked outrage. Atere was reportedly attacked on her farm in Oka on Monday evening. The deceased, who hailed from Uba in Oka-Akoko, was said to have invested heavily…
The Presidency has said that President Bola Tinubu is hale and hearty and proceeding with his scheduled state visit to Turkiye according to plan. The update was disclosed on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Mr Sunday Dare, on his verified X handle. Dare said the President proceeded…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Federal University of Science and Technology, Epe, Lagos State, marking the end of a seven-year moratorium earlier imposed by the Federal Government on the creation of new tertiary institutions. The approval was formally announced by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Thursday’s plenary session, where he…
There is increased security presence at the main gate of the National Assembly over plan by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to resume plenary today. An increased presence of security personnel, including armed guards, was observed at the complex’s entrance. The development has led to stricter checks and a more controlled environment for those entering the premises…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Chris Ngige, former minister of labour and productivity, over alleged contract fraud. The ex-Anambra governor was arraigned on an eight-count charge before a Federal Capital Territory high court in Gwarimpa on Friday. Upon arraignment, Ngige pleaded not guilty to all the counts. In the charge dated…
A 25-year-old suspect, Adetunji Adeolu, who was arrested by Osun State Police Command after a foiled attempt to snatch a bike from the rider, has vowed to stop committing crime, saying that he should be killed by law enforcers if he reneges on his promise. The suspect was arrested by operatives of the Anti-Cultism Unit…
