‘Certificate forgery’: Court remands Bayelsa senator in prison
The federal capital territory (FCT) high court in Apo, Abuja, has remanded Benson Konbowei, senator representing Bayelsa central, in prison. In the suit marked CR/028/2023 preferred by the inspector-general of police (IGP), the lawmaker is facing a three-count charge bordering…
Power grid successfully restored, says TCN
The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced the successful restoration of the national power grid, following its collapse at 4:28 pm on Thursday. In a statement released on Friday, TCN reported that the grid achieved full recovery by 10 pm…
Kidnappers invade Ogun church, abduct two worshippers
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly attacked a Celestial Church in Ogun State, kidnapping two worshippers identified as Oladapo Seyifunmi and Oluboboye Abiola. The incident took place near Oriyarin village, Mowe, in the Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of…
BREAKING: Emir Of Gwoza Says Most Wanted Boko Haram Commander Has Surrendered
The Emir of Gwoza in Gwoza local government area of Borno State, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Mohammed Shehu Timta, on Friday, revealed that the most wanted commander of Boko Haram terrorists, Mallam Yathabalwe, who had been terrorising Gwoza and the…
Ibadan Legendary Crocodile Dies at 84
Over the years, many Tourists have ticked the ancient city of Ibadan as their choice and the popular Delesolu’s Palace always stand out as one of the preferred destinations due to the availability of many historical sites in the palace…
Court Frees Ex-Minister Adoke Of Corruption Charges
Justice Abubakar Kutigi of the Federal Capital Territory high Court sitting in Jabi, on Thursday dismissed charges of fraud, bribery and conspiracy filed against the former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Bello Adoke by the Economic…
BREAKING: FG Declares Friday and Monday as Public Holiday, Gives Details
The federal government has declared Friday, March 29 and Monday, 1st April, as public holidays to mark the celebrations of 2024 Good Friday and Easter Monday, respectively. The minister of interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the…
Osun Government to Reintroduce Monthly Sanitation Exercise, Marshals
Osun State Government has reintroduced monthly environmental sanitation in the state as part of efforts to rid the state of dirty environment and indiscriminate dumping of refuse. The government also introduced environmental Marshals that will be in charge of the…
FG arraigns man who accused Fashola of writing presidential tribunal judgment
A man, Chike Ibezim, has been arraigned by the Federal Government for allegedly defaming a former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola. Ibezim was arraigned on Monday before a Federal High Court in Abuja on a six-count charge. Ibezim,…
Gumi Has Been Invited For Questioning Over Comments On Bandits — FG
The Federal Government says Kaduna-based Islamic cleric Ahmad Gumi has been invited by security agencies for questioning over some comments he made on the activities of bandits. The Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, who briefed State House correspondents after the…