The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has detained former Anambra State Governor, Chris Ngige, according to an aide. Ngige, who served as Nigeria’s Minister of Labour and Employment from 2015 to 2023, was reportedly arrested by EFCC operatives at his residence on Justice Mohammed Bello Road in Abuja. Earlier that day, speculation […]
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has responded to critics, stating that his passion for dancing has no effect on his duties as the state’s leader. Known for his energetic dance moves, which have earned him the nickname “the dancing governor,” Adeleke has faced criticism from political opponents who question his seriousness in office. […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his call for the withdrawal of police officers currently assigned to protect prominent individuals, directing that they be redeployed to areas grappling with insecurity. During the Federal Executive Council Meeting on Wednesday, Tinubu emphasized the importance of this order, stating, “I honestly believe in what I said, and […]
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to former Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah, and her co-defendant, Gloria Odita, in the N2.4 billion fraud case brought against them by the Federal Government. The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), in his ruling, did not oppose the defendants’ […]
The House of Representatives has directed the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso to appear before its Public Accounts Committee and explain why more than ₦16 trillion in government revenue was not remitted into federal accounts. The order followed revelations from an ongoing investigation into the CBN’s handling of revenue collected […]
President Bola Tinubu has asked All Progressives Congress leaders and governorship aspirants from Osun State to unite and support a consensus candidate ahead of the party’s primary. The appeal was shared in a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The meeting was held at the State House in Abuja. […]
President Bola Tinubu has again insisted that police officers assigned to VIPs must be withdrawn and returned to core policing duties. Speaking shortly before the Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja, he expressed frustration with the slow pace of compliance, telling officials to contact the Inspector General of Police (IGP) if they have genuine security […]
PDP National Chairman Tanimu Turaki (SAN) has denied claims that the party is divided, saying the Peoples Democratic Party remains fully united. Turaki said this after 29 state chairmen met with the National Working Committee in Abuja and confirmed its authority. He noted that PDP governors supported the Ibadan convention that produced him and other […]
British rapper and actor Justin Clarke-Samuel, better known by his stage name Ghetts, has pleaded guilty in court to causing the death of 20-year-old Yubin Tamang following a hit-and-run incident in Ilford on October 18. The tragic collision occurred just after 11:30 PM, when Tamang, a Nepali student, was crossing the road in a […]
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, is set to elevate nine chiefs in the Otun Olubadan line, including Governor Seyi Makinde’s elder brother, Olumuyiwa Makinde. The ceremony will be held at the Oke-Aremo Palace, with members of the Olubadan-in-Council in attendance. Makinde, an Ibadan-based lawyer, will move from Aare Onibon to Gbonka Olubadan, while […]