By Daniel Peters The Appeal Court in Kaduna State has dismissed the appeal brought by the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) against the ruling in favour of the parents of 67 Regular Course cadets. The court deemed the appeal to be without merit. The NDA had sought to overturn a prior […]
Campaign Funds: Atiku Blasts Media Reports on Receiving Donations From Gov Sanwo – Olu.
By Ken Chiwendu Describes claims” as campaign of calumny designed to advance the political interests of President Bola Tinubu “ Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has distanced himself from claims that he received campaign funds from the Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for the 2023 election. Recall Atiku was the […]
EFCC Declares Businesswoman,Aisha Achimugu Wanted.
By John Obi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared the managing director/CEO of Felak Concept Group, Aisha Achimugu, wanted. Taking to its social media pages on Friday, the Commission’s Head, Media and Publicity,said Achimugu is wanted for alleged criminal conspiracy and money laundering. It read, “The public […]
New FCT Police Boss Vows To Tackle Crime; Assumes Duty.
By Barth Ikiebe The new Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Commissioner, Ajao Saka Adewale, has assumed duty and vows to tackle crime headlong. The new Commissioner of Police was appointed following the redeployment of his predecessor, AIG Olatunji Disu. A seasoned officer with over 30 years of experience, CP Adewale […]
JUST IN: Rivers Administrator Swears – in Wike’s Man as SSG ,Sacks All Political Appointees,as Trouble Looms Over Planned Announcement of Council Caretaker Committees .
By John Obi. The Military Administrator of Rivers State,Vice Admiral,Ibokete Ibas( Retd )has sworn in a key ally of Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory as the new Secretary to the State Government. Ibas,whose appointment and swearing- in by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Administrator under an […]
House of Reps Stops Bill Seeking to Strip VP,Governors and Deputies of Immunity.
By Ken Chiwendu The House of Representatives has rescinded its decision on a Bill that seeks to end immunity enjoyed by the Vice president,Governors and Deputy Governors. The development comes a day after the Bill sponsored by Rep, Solomon Bob ( PDP)representing Representing Rivers State passed second reading in plenary. […]
Woman Arrested for Attempting to Sell Three-Year-Old Boy in Abuja.
The Nigerian Police Force FCT Command has arrested a woman for allegedly attempting to sell her three-year-old son for ₦1.5 million. The suspect, identified as Hana Yusuf of Kpaduma II Village, reportedly approached a resident, Isaac Tom, on March 18, 2025, requesting his help in finding a buyer for her […]
General Abdourahamane Tiani Becomes Niger’s President For Five Years.
By Barth Ikiebe Niger’s military leadership has enacted a new constitutional framework that sets a five-year period for transition to civilian governance, formally establishing General Abdourahamane Tiani as transitional President. The move was sealed during an official ceremony to implement the Refoundation Charter, a document that reshapes the country’s political […]
Nigeria Applauds AfDB’s Role in Accelerating Economic Growth.
By Barth Ikiebe Nigeria has commended the African Development Bank (AfDB) for its pivotal role in driving its economic revitalisation. The Finance and Coordinating Minister of the economy gave the commendation at a high-level meeting with an AfDB delegation led by Dr. Abdul Kamara, Director General, Nigeria Country Department, who […]
Eid-el-Fitr: FG Declares March 31, April 1 Public Holidays.
By Barth Ikiebe The Federal Government has declared Monday, 31 March and Tuesday, 1 April public holidays to mark the 2025 Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on Wednesday on behalf of the Federal Government. He congratulated the Muslim Ummah on the successful completion […]