A Counsel to the Federal Government, Rimazonte Ezekiel, has refuted claims that some of the suspects arraigned on Friday over the August 2024 #EndBadGovernance protests are minors. Tribune Online reports that Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja granted a bail of N10 million each to 67 minors out of the…
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…
Residents of Abuja living at Mpape in Bwari Area Council have been thrown into panic over continued suspected tremors and vibrations in parts of the city. Dr Ebenezer Adebisi, the Chairman, of Mpape Hills Landlord Association, told newsmen on Tuesday that the residents had been experiencing the vibration in the last five days. Adebisi, who…
The Federal Government has cancelled the Independence Anniversary parade earlier scheduled to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day on Wednesday, October 1. The announcement was made on Monday in a statement signed by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations. “The Federal Government wishes to announce the cancellation of the Independence Anniversary parade, previously scheduled…
Hon. Dr Olufunke Adeniyi-Olajide Comforter, the member of Oyo state House of Assembly representing Ibadan North constituency 1 has celebrated Hon. Nwachukwu Julian (Arike-Ade) on occasion of his birthday. Hon. Comforter, who also doubled up as Chairman of Oyo house committee on women affairs described Hon. Nwachukwu as Amazon and delectable leader. She said, “Today…
The Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, has invited the Rivers State House of Assembly led by Martins Amaaewhule to a meeting. This follows the Governor’s receipt of the Certified True Copy of the Supreme Court judgement on the political unrest in the state. The governor made this invitation in a letter from the…
Another tragic news has emerged in the Nigerian soccer world as former Super Eagles winger Okwuchukwu ‘Allen’ Waobikeze has passed away. The announcement comes just days after the death of ex-Super Eagles captain and goalkeeper Peter Rufai, adding to the recent sorrow within the Nigerian football community. Although he had limited appearances for the Super…
After more than six decades of operations in Nigeria, Swiss multinational Holcim has announced its decision to exit the country. Holcim, a global leader in innovative and sustainable construction solutions, disclosed plans to sell its 83.8% stake in Lafarge Africa Plc to China’s Huaxin Cement in a transaction valued at $1 billion. The deal, which…
The Federal Government, on Tuesday, disclosed that looted funds totalling $ 967.5 billion and N277 billion have been recovered in cash and assets. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, said the recovery was made in 2024 alone. According to him, whereas the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,…
A man, Kasali, has approached Grade A Customary Court, sitting at Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, seeking that his 29-year-old wedlock to his wife, Muyibat be dissolved on the account of infidelity by the latter. Kasali told the court that Muyibat, whom he placed all his trust in, started misbehaving about 10 years ago. According to…