Katsina introduces e-court to try corruption cases
The Chief Judge of Katsina State, Justice Musa Danladi, has announced that a special electronic court will be established to try cases related to corrupt individuals in the state. He made the disclosure on Thursday while hosting the state Anti-Corruption…
Lagos, Ogun declare holiday as Isese festival holds today
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and his Ogun State counterpart, Dapo Abiodun, on Monday, declared today (Tuesday, August 20), as a work-free day for traditional religion adherents to celebrate the Isese Day or festival. The Sanwo-Olu’s approval was made…
Opposition tackles Presidency over new presidential jet
The Peoples Democratic Party and the Labour Party, on Monday, berated the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government for purchasing a new presidential jet worth $100m without the approval of the National Assembly. The PDP Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Ibrahim Abdullahi,…
Kogi gov appoints 1,192 additional aides
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo, has approved the appointment of 1,192 additional aides. This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Folashade Ayoade. “The aides include Yakubu Abdulhakeem who is…
ICYMI: Presidency finally unveils new presidential jet
The Presidency, on Monday, unveiled the new Airbus A330 purchased for President Bola Tinubu. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, released the pictures of the presidential jet via his verified X handle on Monday….
Port Harcourt Refinery: NNPCL announces September as fresh commencement date
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has announced September 2024 as a new date for the commercial commencement of Port Harcourt Refinery. The Chief Financial Officer of NNPCL, Umar Ajiya disclosed this on Monday while speaking with journalists in Abuja….
Osun teenager fingers stepfather for pregnancy
A teenage resident in Osogbo, Osun State, (name withheld), has accused a clergy also based in the town, simply identified as Femi, said to be her stepfather, of putting her in the family way at the age of 13. The…
ICYMI: Tinubu sacks NAHCON Boss Amid Probe, Appoints Replacement
President Bola Tinubu has fired Jalal Arabi, as Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). Ajuri Ngelale, Presidential spokesman, disclosed this in a statement in which he announced Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman as the new Chairman of…
Police Invite NLC President for Questioning
The Nigerian Police, yesterday, invited the President of Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, for questioning over alleged criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion and cybercrime in which he was mentioned. The letter dated August 19,2024 stated: “This…
Messi Out Of Argentina’s Squad For World Cup Qualifiers
Lionel Messi has been left off the latest Argentina national team roster for the September CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia as he continues to recover from the ankle injury suffered during the Copa América final this past…