February 2025
We’re fighting insecurity, engaging our youths in Taraba –Gov Kefas
Following his participation in the just concluded Munich Security Conference, Governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas, in this interview, addressed critical issues facing Nigeria and his state, ranging from economic strategies and food security to climate change and security challenges. Kefas emphasized the importance of international collaboration and strategic partnerships to drive development and address […]
IBB: Why Dele Giwa’s killers weren’t found
Former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has revisited the unresolved murder of journalist Dele Giwa in his newly released autobiography, “A Journey in Service.” The former Head of State spoke on the Dele Giwa murder in Chapter 10, entitled “The Challenges of Leadership” between pages 204 and 206. In the book, which was unveiled […]
Benue: Locals, stakeholders groan as herders overrun communities
The renewed attacks on Benue communities have raised fresh concerns among natives and stakeholders. This comes amid revelation by the member representing Kwande/Ushongo federal constituency of Benue State, Hon. Terseer Ugbor that armed Fulani herdsmen had taken over 40% of farmlands in the state. The lawmaker, who disclosed this during an interactive chat with journalists, […]
7 Years After…Nigeria’s N40bn Floating Dry Dock Rots Away In Lagos
Seven years after it was delivered by a foreign contractor, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is yet to deploy its N40 billion (current exchange rate N600 billion) Modular Floating Dock for industry use, as the facility is currently rotting away at the Naval Jetty in Apapa, Lagos. The floating dock, which can […]
I Did Not Kill Dele Giwa – IBB
Thirty-nine years after, former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida has thrown more light on two major events that shaped his administration – the assassination of renowned journalist Dele Giwa and the execution of his friend and colleague, Major General Mamman Vatsa, over a coup plot. While he dismissed insinuations of his administration’s orchestration of the […]
Court orders final forfeiture of $4.7m, N830m, properties linked to ex-CBN Gov Emefiele
The Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday ordered the final forfeiture of $4.7 million, N830 million, and multiple properties linked to the embattled former Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele. Justice Yellim Bogoro gave the judgement following the forfeiture request filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. According to the […]
Breaking: Court Orders OSSIEC to Proceed With LG Polls, Directs Police, Army, DSS, NSCDC, Amotekun to Provide Security
An Ilesa High Court on Friday ordered the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission to proceed with proceed with the conduct of the 2025 local government election after ruling that the court recognizes the vacancy in the 30 local government of the state. In a suit brought before the court by the Peoples Democratic Party, Justice […]
Herders allegedly set ablaze farmland worth N27m in Ogun
Some yet-to-be-identified herders have allegedly set ablaze a 35-acre cassava farmland worth N27,300,000 in Adao Village, via Alabata, in the Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State. The incident happened at about 4:40 p.m. on Wednesday. According to the complainant and owner of the farmland, Ogunbayo Adewale of Raka Village, upon arriving at his farm, […]
State creation: Cross River agitators only interested in moving privileges from Calabar to Ogoja – Social activist, Jalingo
A social activist, critic, Agba Jalingo, has slammed the agitators for the creation of Ogoja State, saying most of them lack development plans for the proposed state. In his statement, he described them as power-drunk, claiming that the agitators are only interested in moving sociopolitical privileges from Calabar to Ogoja if it becomes feasible. Over […]
Osun PDP chieftain, Adekunle alleges plot to disrupt LG polls
A former Caretaker Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Osun State, Dr Akindele Adekunle, has raised alarm over an alleged plan to disrupt Saturday’s local government election using hoodlums disguised as police officers.In a statement issued on Thursday, Akindele claimed that individuals imported from other states were being housed by top members of […]