$360m Ogoni clean up: HYREP coordinator risks arrest for failure to appear before Senate
The Project Coordinator of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project, HYPREP, Professor Nenibarini Zabbey, has been threatened with a warrant of arrest by the Senate Committee on Public Accounts if he fails to appear before it on Tuesday next week. The ultimatum for his appearance was handed down by the Senate Committee on Public Accounts on […]
‘I no longer recognize APC’ – El-Rufai slams ruling party
The immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has blasted the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, accusing the party of straying from its founding ideals and fostering poor leadership. The ex-governor, while addressing a national conference in Abuja on strengthening democracy in Nigeria, labelled the state of governance and opposition in the country as […]
Kano official under fire for criticising Ganduje’s FAAN appointment
Opposition politicians and their agents have been asked to desists from unnecessary attacks, antagonism and victimisation of National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje. Reaction to media attacks over his appointment as chairman of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) by Chairman of Kano […]
Ogun gov: No group can bring Sharia through backdoor
Ogun Government has warned against any attempt to establish a Sharia Court in the state. In a statement he personally signed, Governor Dapo Abiodun noted that Sharia Courts cannot be legally constituted by individuals or groups without legal backing. The government was reacting to a notice announcing the launch of a Sharia Court in the […]
Afenifere appoints Dele Farotimi National Organising Secretary
The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organisation, Afenifere, has appointed lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi as its National Organising Secretary. His appointment was approved at the general meeting of Afenifere held at Adebanjo’s residence in Isanya Ogbo, Ogun State, on Tuesday. Recall that the human rights attorney was sued by Aare Babalola for allegedly disparaging him […]
Senate President, Reps Speaker to meet Tinubu over delayed population census
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has expressed concern over the prolonged delay in conducting a national population census, emphasizing its importance in establishing Nigeria’s true numerical strength. Speaking in Abuja during a courtesy visit by the board and management of the National Population Commission (NPC), led by Chairman Hon. Nasir […]
Afenifere Demands Nnamdi Kanu’s Release, Appoints Dele Farotimi As Secretary
The leadership of the Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, has called on President Bola Tinubu to forthwith release the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. The group in a communique on Tuesday said the fair hearing of the separatist leader may no longer be guaranteed due to controversial and conflicting legal proceedings […]
Reps Express Concerns Over N255.4m Severance Payments To Two Former SEC Commissioners
…Demand Refund of N93m Paid To Sigma, Premium, Stanbic IBTC The Public Accounts Committee of the House of Representatives has expressed strong disapproval over N255,426,494.80 severance payments made to two former executive commissioners by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This issue was highlighted during today’s sitting, on January 28, 2025, when the committee reviewed […]
Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Cutting Off Wife’s Wrist In Enugu
Operatives of Okpuje Division of the Enugu State Police Command have arrested a 33-year-old Sunday Echege, a resident of Ibagwa-Agu Farm Settlement in Ibagwa-Ani community of Nsukka local government area for severing the left wrist of his wife, Chinonso Echege over suspected infidelity. A statement by the spokesman of the command, SP Daniel Ndukwe disclosed […]
Oyo Gov’t Warns Against Unregulated Valentine’s Day Celebrations
Oyo State Government has warned corporate bodies, event planners, and anyone planning lavish celebrations in respect of St. Valentine’s Day to ensure they adhere to the state rules and regulations. The warning followed the December 2024 children funfair stampede where a total of 35 students were confirmed killed at the Islamic High School, Bashorun in […]