Bandits suspected to belong to Lakurawa group have attacked the Zogirma–Tilli Road in Bunza Local Government Area of Kebbi State, in an attempt to kidnap commuters plying the route. According to a statement issued by Nafiu Abubakar, Spokesperson of the Kebbi Police Command, upon receiving the report, the Divisional Police […]
Wike Outburst:Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion Issues Guidelines for Receiving Guests During Services and Programmes.
By Ken Chiwendu The Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, has issued official guidelines regarding the reception of politicians and government officials in church services and programmes across all its parishes. This is contained in a statement signed by Korede Akintunde, Director of Communication, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion. The statement […]
Coalition: A Welcome Development To Prevent One Party State- Tinubu’s Chief of Staff
By current matters The Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, says the adoption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) by the opposition coalition is a welcome development for democracy, as it will prevent Nigeria from sliding to a one-party state. Gbajabiamila ,a former Speaker of the House […]
Recent Visa Reduction Not Tied To Third – Countries Deportees – US Mission In Nigeria Clarifies.
By Ken Chiwendu In a post Friday on X, the Mission said its new visa policy is not linked to association to BRICS or third – countries deportees as misconceived but rather a part of ongoing global review to safeguard US immigration systems ‘The U.S. Mission Nigeria wishes to address […]
My Remarks At Book Launch Distorted, Shettima Speaks On Analogy To Fubara’s Suspension
By current matters The Office of the Vice President, Kashim Shettima has faulted online reports linking the remarks of the Vice president at a recent book launch to what he noted as a consensus decision taken to avert Gov Siminilayi Fubara’s outright removal from office. Shettima had during the public […]
Breaking: Akpabio Removes Natasha From Senate Committee Chair
by current matters Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has relieved Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, of her position as the Chairman, Senate Committee on Diaspora/Non-Governmental Organisations. Akpabio named Senator Bassey Aniekun Etim (Akwa Ibom -East) as her replacement. The Senate President, made the announcement during the plenary in Abuja on Thursday Akpoti – […]
Minna Court Sentences Teenager To Life Imprisonment Over Lecturer’s Murder.
By editor Justice Mohammed Adishetu Mohammed of Minna High Court has sentenced a 16-year-old girl, Joy Afekafe, to life imprisonment for her role in the murder of a Federal University of Technology FUT,Minna lecturer, Dr. Mrs. Funmilayo Sherifat Adefolalu. Adefolalu, a lecturer at the Federal University of Technology (FUT) Minna, […]
Court To EFCC: Seizing Visitors’ Phones & Gadgets Before Entry is Unconstitutional
By Barth Ikiebe with agency Reports Oyo State High Court has barred the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from seizing visitors’ phones and gadgets before granting them entry into its offices nationwide. Delivering judgment on Monday in a fundamental rights application filed by Adedeji Austine Falujo, a legal practitioner, […]
FG Advances Economic Diplomacy in Brazil At Ogun Investment Forum
By Barth Ikiebe The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken steps in advancing its economic diplomacy efforts in Brazil, as the Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun participated in the Ogun State Investment Forum with the Brazilian Business Community. This engagement, according to the Ministry’s Spokesman, […]
Breaking: Ganduje Gets Another Appointment
By Ken Chiwendu The former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has been appointed Chairman of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). The announcement was made during the formal inauguration of the newly appointed FAAN board members in Abuja. Ganduje’s new […]