archiveDecember 13, 2024

The Arewa Youths Integrity Network (AYIN), a prominent socio-political group from northern Nigeria, has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over what it describes as ethnic favouritism in recent federal appointments. In particular, the group condemned the appointment of Mr Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as Acting Accountant General of the Federation (AGoF),...

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, has said that Governors of the 36 states of the federation had endorsed the creation of state police, following the submission of their reports to the National Economic Council (NEC). The governor said this while briefing State House correspondents at the end of 147th...

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Friday, granted bail to the embattled former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, in the sum of N500 million with two sureties in the like sum. Trial judge Justice Emeka Nwite, who granted the bail application, held that the sureties must be...

EFCC arrests suspected fraudster for allegedly duping 139 Australians Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested a suspected online fraudster, Osang Usie Otukpa, for allegedly duping 139 Australians to the tune of $AUD8,000,000 (Eight Million Australian Dollars). He was picked up in a stake out at...

Anambra State's Cultural Anambra State's cultural troupe has attained recognition as the most creative at the National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST), held in Abuja, from November 22 to 30, 2024. The cultural festival organised by NAFEST, had the various troupes in the country in participation, with the team...

Governor Abba Yusuf has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to work on measures that would guarantee the survival of opposition parties in Nigeria. The Governor gave the advice on Thursday in Abuja during the visit of INEC members to the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) office for routine...

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State will commission Pernod Ricard Nigeria's Lagos Upcycled Bottle Christmas Tree, an eco-friendly initiative demonstrating sustainability and creativity, on 21st December 2024. This will be at the Ikeja City Mall Car Park, and be open for public appreciation. With the theme: "Sustainability Meets Festivity," the...