El-Rufai: SDP is branch of APC – Galadima
Buba Galadima, a chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, has described the Social Democratic Party, SDP, as a branch of the All Progressives Congress, APC. Galadima specifically stated that the SDP is merely a factionalized extension of the APC. He made this remark while fielding questions on Arise Television’s Morning Show programme on […]
Many injured, houses burnt as violence erupts in Plateau community
Many people are reported injured and houses burnt in the Shimankar community, Shendam Local Government Area of Plateau State when violence erupted on Monday. Residents are struggling to come to terms with the destruction following the incident which lasted several hours and has sent shockwaves through the community. A source explained that the violence began […]
ILO, UNICEF, EU, launch €13m initiative
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have launched the ‘Supporting Sustainable Social Protection Systems in Nigeria’ project. Funded by the European Union (EU), the project, also called ‘SUSI’, seeks to bolster Nigeria’s social protection structures, ensuring more comprehensive coverage and aid for vulnerable groups across the country. The Ambassador of […]
OSGF distances self from Akume’s aide bribery probe
The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) has distanced itself from an ongoing investigation involving Andrew Torhile Uchi, Personal Assistant to the Secretary to the Federation, George Akume, for alleged bribery, money laundering, and corruption. Uchi was reportedly arrested and detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after […]
US deports doctor accused of attending Hezbollah leader’s funeral
The United States government has deported Rasha Alawieh, a medical doctor detained last Thursday in Boston after visiting family in Lebanon. Alawieh, a Rhode Island transplant doctor and assistant professor at Brown University, trained at both the University of Washington and Yale University. On Monday, a federal judge canceled a hearing on whether the U.S. […]
EFCC arrests Gov Okpebholo’s aide, Okungbowa over alleged Naira abuse
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested Kelly Okungbowa, the suspended coordinator of the Edo State Public Safety Response Team, PSRT, for alleged naira abuse. DAILY POST reports that Kelly Okungbowa, popularly known as “Ebo Stone” was arrested by operatives of the Benin zonal Directorate of the anti-graft agency. Dele Oyewale, Head, Media […]
NASU plans shutdown of WAEC offices over alleged violations
Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has threatened to shut down all West African Examinations Council (WAEC) offices nationwide over alleged violation of the nation’s labour laws and continued victimisation of workers. Issuing a seven-day ultimatum, beginning from yesterday, the union directed members to mobilise for nationwide industrial action and commence a […]
Just In: Wike revokes 4,794 land titles in FCT
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has approved revocation of 4,794 land titles, over non-payment of Ground Rent, for more than 40 years. In the Central Area, Garki I and II, Wuse I and II, Asokoro, Maitama and Guzape, a total of 8,375 property owners have not paid Ground Rent in the last […]
Tinubu Appoints Bishop Kukah as Pro-chancellor of Federal University Of Applied Sciences, Kachia
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bishop Matthew Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna State. Additionally, the President appointed principal officers for the university, including Prof. Qurix Williams Barnabas as Vice Chancellor, Sanusi Gambo Adamu as Registrar, […]
‘Stranded astronauts’ Butch and Suni set to begin journey home
After an epic nine months in space, Nasa astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are finally getting ready to head home. Their stay on the International Space Station (ISS) was only supposed to last eight days, but their mission was dramatically extended after the spacecraft that they arrived on suffered technical problems. The pair are […]