He pleaded “not guilty” to all the charges after they were read to him and in…
Year: 2024
BREAKING: Supreme Court nullifies National Lottery Act
The Supreme Court has nullified the National Lottery Act 2005 enacted by the National Assembly. In…
Tinubu to declare open 10th National Industrial Summit in Ilorin
Hundreds of participants drawn from organized labour, employers of labour women, youths, and people living with…
APC chieftain lashes Ifeanyi Odii over publication against Ebonyi governor
His latest act of shame and timidity have not only proven that he is under the…
BSEMA signs MoU with BSUTH to improve healthcare of Benue IDPs
It is in recognition of this need that Benue SEMA has sought this collaboration with BSUTH,…
Court stops Njoku from parading self as APGA chairman, recognises Oye
Justice Omotosho held that INEC was wrong to have recognised the Njoku-led leadership of the party.…
Senate okays Tinubu’s N1.767trn loan request
The Senate and House of Representatives had, in their respective plenaries on Tuesday, read President Tinubu’s…
Biafran agitator Simon Ekpa arrested on terrorism charge
The case of Ekpa whose activities were reported to the Finnish government by the Nigerian government,…
Reps vote against bill seeking six-year single term, rotational presidency
When the bill which was scheduled for second reading was put to vote, majority of the…
Russia and US battle for advantage in Ukraine war ahead of Trump’s return
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has ratcheted up the tension still further by loosening the conditions of…
ACF announces decision to support northern presidency in 2027
The Meeting noted in particular that Arewa people remain at great disadvantage, being already relatively worse…
NNPCL commences sale of Utapate crude to international market
Since its introduction into the global market, the Utapate crude oil blend has enjoyed a positive…
JOSTUM VC promises to sustain inaugural lecture culture
Professor Itodo expressed appreciation to the university community for keeping faith with the inaugural lecture unit,…
FAAC shares N1.411trn October revenue
The allocation was finalised at the November 2024 FAAC meeting held in Bauchi State. The Federation…
President Tinubu sacks Nnamdi Azikiwe council, VC, Registrar
The Federal Government reiterated that the primary responsibility of university councils is to ensure the smooth…
Speaker Abbas hails ex-President Jonathan at 67, calls him peacemaker
The former president has continued to serve his country, Nigeria, even after leaving office.” By Idris…
Alleged Misconduct: Senate removes Umar from CCT chairman position
According to the Senate, the erstwhile chairman’s actions were unbecoming of a holder of such an…
Army Chief directs investigation into alleged brutality by soldiers
We urge the public to be rest assured that due diligence will be applied to reach…
Retiring Nadal’s career over after Spain’s Davis Cup defeat
I want to congratulate the Netherlands and thank the whole Spanish team that is here, who…
Biden agrees to give Ukraine anti-personnel mines
Washington has already been providing anti-tank mines to Ukraine, but the anti-personnel land mines – which…
Profiteering: Dangote buys crude in naira, sells fuel in dollar to foreign markets – Bloomberg
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ordered the sale of crude oil to Dangote Refinery in Naira, an…
Edo Assembly approves Okpebholo’s request for 20 special advisers
In a unanimous decision, the lawmakers approved the appointment of 20 special advisers in the state.…
Tinubu seeks NASS approval for fresh N1.77tn external borrowing
The new request is coming amidst the recent disclosure by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)…
OPINION: Obasanjo not an ideal leader to emulate
He did not repair the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, the Lagos-Abeokuta road leading to his hometown in Abeokuta,…
Govs threatening to deny lawmakers return tickets in 2027 over tax reform bills: Reps Spokesman
Deputy spokesman for the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese (APC-Benue), says the parliament is committed to…
Tax Reform Bills: Reps will decide in Nigerians’ best interest – Speaker Abbas
As representatives of the people, we must approach these reforms thoughtfully, understanding their potential implications for…
Akpabio reaffirms Senate’s commitment to fostering good governance
We will continue to support initiatives that ensure the effective implementation of laws and policies in…
OPINION – Delta State’s 2025 budget: A mirage of progress? (Right to reply)
That Mr Anaughe could use Tinubu government as a reference point reflects severe jaundice in his…
COP29: Reps c’tte, INCLUDE, others advocate equitable policy for energy transition
Rep Ogene also called for a deliberate inclusion of youths and legislators in conferences and workshops…