December 5, 2024
Adamawa swears in Assembly Service Commission members
The Adamawa State Government has sworn in the chairman and members of the State House of Assembly Service Commission. Governor Ahmadu Fintiri supervised the swearing-in of Mrs Hannatu Kadala as the Chairman of the Commission alongside four other members at a ceremony in Yola Thursday morning. During the swearing-in ceremony, Governor Fintiri said the appointees […]
Ibori’s Daughter, 4 Other Lawmakers Dump PDP, LP For APC
Daughter of a former Delta State governor and member representing Ethiope federal constituency of Delta state in the House of Representatives, Hon. Erhriatake Ibori-Suenu has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ibori-Suenu, a first term lawmaker is the chairman, House Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Similarly, […]
Colombian Minister Resigns Amid Bribery Allegations
Colombian Finance Minister Ricardo Bonilla has resigned as requested by President Gustavo Petro after allegedly overlooking the bribery of parliamentarians. A former adviser had last week accused Bonilla of knowing that lawmakers were being paid off in return for backing key reforms promised by President Petro. “I leave with my head held high, confident that […]
Police nab man specialized in swapping ATM cards
Police operatives in Katsina State have succeeded in apprehending a suspected fraudster, Bishir Abdullahi, 37, who specialised in swapping ATM cards of unsuspecting people at ATM points. The police spokesperson, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, told newsmen on Thursday in Katsina that the suspect was found in possession of 14 different ATM cards that belonged to other […]
FCCPC insists on Air Peace investigation over violations
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has insisted that it is investigating Air Peace for allegedly exploiting customers. FCCPC disclosed this in a statement by its spokesperson, Ondaje Ijagwu, on Thursday. The Commission was clarifying reports making the round that it is not investigating Air Peace. However, the FCCPC told Nigerians to disregard the […]
Resign now, Siasia tells Eguavoen
Nigerian former international Samson Siasia has advised Super Eagles technical adviser and Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) technical director, Austin Eguavoen, to step down from one of the two positions he currently holds to enable him to focus on one role. Siasia gave this advice in Abuja during a novelty football match held in honour of […]
FRSC reacts to video of officer driving under influence of alcohol
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reacted to a viral video showing a Deputy Route Commander, allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol. FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, in a statement by Olusegun Ogungbemide, the Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM), Corps Public Education Officer, (CPEO), said on Wednesday in Abuja, that the incident occurred […]
Actress Angela Okorie reacts after her phone went missing on movie set
Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has openly expressed her dissatisfaction after her Samsung phone was stolen while filming a movie. In an Instagram post, the actress expressed her dismay, describing the occurrence and expressing shock that such crimes continue to occur in 2024. Angela said that her phone, which had a photo of herself and her […]
Police grab Katsina bank staff for stealing customer’s N18 million
I got N10 million from the deal – Suspect The Head of ATM operations at the Daura branch of Access Bank in Katsina State has confessed to conspiring with a colleague to steal about N18 million belonging to a customer, the Katsina Police Command said on Wednesday. “I primed an ATM card for a colleague […]
Farotimi: Tinubu’s Govt Aiming For One-party State – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the arrest and detention of lawyer and human rights advocate, Dele Farotimi, is emblematic of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration’s agenda to suffocate the fundamental right to free expression. Atiku, who said the arrest is a grim reminder of the dark days of military dictatorship, added that the […]