BREAKING: Foreign mercenaries involved in planned protest – IG
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Friday, said that intelligence at the disposal of the Force has revealed that foreign mercenaries are involved in the proposed nationwide protest. Addressing journalists in Abuja, Egbetokun urged all Nigerians to exercise…
Court convicts 125 Boko Haram terrorists, financiers in mass trial
The Federal Ministry of Justice has disclosed that no fewer than 125 Boko Haram terrorists and financiers have been convicted in the resumed mass trial held over two days in Kainji, Niger State. Kamardeen Ogundele, the spokesman to the Attorney…
TUC: We won’t be part of the nationwide protest
Festus Osifo, president of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), says members of the labour union will not participate in the planned nationwide protest. There have been reports of a planned youth-led protest slated to commence on August 1 over the…
Governor Adeleke Has Neither Borrowed a Kobo Nor Draw Personal Security Votes – Spokesperson
Governor Ademola Adeleke is governing Osun State without borrowing a single kobo and without drawing any security votes, Spokesperson to the State Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed has clarified. He made the clarifications in response to questions from reporters who quoted…
Nationwide protests: Nigeria cannot be copying ‘smaller countries’ like Kenya – Kalu
Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, has said that the planned nationwide protests will not only do Nigeria a disservice but africa. Kalu said Nigeria cannot be seen to be copying the footsteps of ‘smaller countries’ like Kenya. He…
NAYEA suspends commander over alleged involvement in escape of suspected motorcycle thieves
The Nasarawa Youth Empowerment Agency (NAYEA) has suspended its State Commander, Idris Isa Daniya, for three months without pay due to his alleged involvement in the recent escape of two suspected motorcycle thieves from custody in Lafia metropolis. The suspension,…
Oyo Mesi faction opposes fresh selection process for Alaafin
A faction of the Oyo town kingmakers, known as the Oyo Mesi, have kicked against any plan by the Oyo State Government to commence a fresh process to select the Alaafin of Oyo. Counsel for the kingmakers, Kunle Sobaloju (SAN),…
Tinubu rallies NSA, monarchs as hunger protest looms
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday held emergency meetings with the All Progressives Congress state governors, prominent traditional rulers and Ulamas (Islamic religious scholars) at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja as part of efforts by the government to ensure the planned…
ICYMI: Ohanaeze Ndigbo President, Iwuanyanwu Dies At 82
The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, is dead. This was confirmed in a statement on Thursday by Jide Iwuanyanwu, the son of the late Chief Emmanuel. According to the statement, the 82-year-old Iwuanyanwu died on Thursday after…
Just In: South Africa appoints first woman chief justice
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday named Mandisa Maya as the first female chief justice, effective on Sept. 1, following consultations with the Judicial Service Commission. This is a significant milestone for the country, the presidency said in a…