The suspect, identified as Okwuchukwu Ezimuo, was arrested by operatives of the Anambra State Police Command after he reportedly stabbed 65-year-old Joseph Dike in the chest during a heated argument over family land on Monday evening, September 22. Police reports indicate that the victim collapsed at the scene and was rushed to a nearby hospital, […]
This follows an earlier seven-day ultimatum issued over what the unions described as unresolved welfare-related issues affecting non-academic university staff. In a letter jointly signed by SSANU President, Muhammed Ibrahim, the unions expressed dissatisfaction with what they termed the “unjust disbursement” of earned allowances, as well as the continued non-payment of outstanding entitlements to their […]
The announcement was made during plenary by the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Security and Strategy, Stephen Ogundipe. He described the late Aina as a dedicated public servant, highlighting his key achievements during his tenure from 1999 to 2003 notably, the construction of the current local government secretariat building. Ajomale Oladipo, representing Oshodi/Isolo […]
In a statement released by the EFCC Media Office, “the suspects were picked up during sting operations carried out in Tanke, University Road, Oshin, and Agbabiaka areas of the state capital.” The commission said the arrests followed credible intelligence linking the suspects to cybercrime activities within Ilorin. EFCC disclosed that items recovered from them included […]
The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria has reduced the country’s interest rate to 27.00 per cent for the first time in 2025. The Governor of CBN, Olayemi Cardoso, disclosed this during a press briefing after the 302nd MPC meeting in Abuja. “The Committee decided as follows: (1) reduce the monetary policy […]
Her resumption followed the unsealing of her office, located in Suite 2.05 of the Senate Wing, by the Deputy Director of the National Assembly Sergeant-at-Arms, Alabi Adedeji. Upon resumption, Senator Natasha, who has been on suspension, remained resolute, insisting that she has “no apology to tender.” She said, “In retrospect, it is actually amazing how […]
In a statement released on his personal social media handle, Malami said the invitation was linked to the September 1, 2025, assault on his person and convoy. He explained that the development was part of ongoing investigations triggered by petitions, including the one he had earlier submitted to the DSS over threats to his life. […]
Speaking on a podcast on YouTube, the YBNL boss opened up about his relationship with the so-called “Big Four” of Nigerian music. He emphasized that while their personalities sometimes clash, genuine respect and friendship keep them connected. “Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy are all my friends; they are just too troublesome,” Olamide said in Yoruba. […]
The Deputy Director of the Sergeant-at-Arms, Alabi Adedeji, unsealed the office, paving the way for the Kogi Central Senator to return to the Red Chamber when plenary resumes. “To unseal Senator Natasha Akpoti’s office, I, Alabi Adedeji, Deputy Director, Sergeant-at-Arms, hereby unseal the office,” said the Sergeant-at-Arms before unlocking the door to the office, which […]
Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Second Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) High-Level Roundtable, held on the margins of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, New York City, Tinubu emphasized that Africa must no longer wait for external capital, but instead mobilize its own resources and partnerships to drive mineral […]