December 3, 2024
AuGF’s audit report not under Otuaro – PAP office
The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) has issued a statement clarifying that the Auditor-General of the Federation’s audit report, which highlighted alleged infractions in managing funds, does not relate to the current administration. A report had noted that the Presidential Amnesty Programme had illegally withdrawn over N6 billion and paid tuition for students without records. However, […]
Gov Okpebholo orders LG Chairmen to submit statement of accounts within 48 hours
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has requested the 18 Local Government Council Chairmen in the state to submit their statement of accounts within 48 hours. The Governor who asked the LG Chairmen to submit the statements to the Assets Verification Committee, through the office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), said the […]
Nnamdi Kanu’s release ’ll end insecurity in Southeast –Eze Mbamalu
With the approach of the Yuletide, insecurity in the Southeast and other parts of the country is a major issue and a key factor making families residing in major urban centres to re-evaluate their earlier desire to spend the season in their home towns. In this interview, Igwe Gerald Obunadike Mbamalu, Eze Oranyelu 1, Eze […]
Six Nigerians Arrested in Libya for Alleged Drug Trafficking
Libyan authorities have detained six Nigerians in Tripoli for suspected drug trafficking after they were discovered with large quantities of cocaine intended for distribution.The arrests were carried out by the Department of Investigation within Libya’s Stability Support Agency, which also handed over the seized drugs to local authorities for further analysis. Migrant Rescue Watch, a […]
Gov Okpebholo swears in 3 judges rejected by Obaseki after NJC clearance
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, yesterday, swore in three High Court Judges which his predecessor Godwin Obaseki refused to swear in out of eight Judges cleared by the National Judicial Council (NJC) into the State Judiciary. The former governor, instead, swore in five Judges in May this year, despite several appeals to him from […]
Reps direct CBN to halt retirement of 1000 staff pending investigation
The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, directed the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN to suspend the retirement of 1,000 staff and the associated payoff scheme until an investigation is completed. The House decided to investigate the mass retirement of over 1,000 CBN employees to evaluate the criteria, process and legality of the action. Additionally, it […]
Delta APC Crisis: Senatorial Districts Reject Chairman
The crisis rocking All Progressives Congress (APC), in Delta State has taken another dimension as the Delta North and Central senatorial zones have condemned the plan to make a senatorial vice chairman emerge acting party chairman in the state. The State Working Committee (SWC) of the party, last week, bypassed the APC state deputy chairman, […]
APC Replies PDP, Says Party Lacks Sense Of Current Realities
The Edo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has carpeted the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over its criticisms of the Sen Monday Okpebholo-led administration, saying the party lacked an understanding of today’s governance realities. Addressing a press conference at the APC secretariat, the acting state chairman, Emperor Jarret Tenebe, said landmark projects Okpebholo […]
NSCDC Nabs Informant As Kidnappers Abduct Mother, 2 Children In Kwara
Suspected kidnappers have abducted a woman and her two children in Ajase- Ipo community of Irepodun local government area of Kwara State. LEADERSHIP gathered that the trio were abducted on November 7, 2024. The kidnappers had, however, set free the woman while still holding on to her two children in their den. The man who […]
FBI Arrests US City Mayor Yemi Mobolade Over Self-plotted Racist Attack To Win Election
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested Colorado Springs, Mayor Yemi Mobolade, for allegedly plotting a racist attack on himself to gain sympathy of voters in mayoral election. The acting U.S. attorney for the District of Colorado on November 12 announced that three of Mobolade’s loyalists, Derrick Bernard Jr., Ashley Blackcloud, and Deanna West, […]