Olukoyede’s directive was in response to a viral video showing two officers manhandling a female hotel worker in Lagos. The viral video showed the EFCC officials invading the Annex and Regional hotels, around 4 am on June 27, while guests were asleep. Assessing a video of the incident trending online, it was observed that as […]
In Cameroon’s Sector 1, two terrorist fighters surrendered to the troops at Wulgo. They have been identified as Rawagana Mustapha, 18, and Mustapha Ali, 20. Similarly, Sector 3 in Nigeria reported the surrender of one terrorist fighter, Ibrahim Malam, 28, to the 403 Amphibious Brigade in Baga. Preliminary investigations revealed that Malam had been a […]
Brazil’s National Institute of Space Research has detected 733 fires in the Pantanal biome so far this month, with the previous record for fires in Pantanal for June being 435 registered in 2005. The state of Mato Grosso do Sul, which encompasses 60% of the Brazilian Pantanal, is under a danger warning for a heat […]
Ex-governor Bello, in the letter he wrote through his team of lawyers led by Mr. Abdulwahab Mohammed, SAN, maintained that only Lokoja Division of the high court has the territorial jurisdiction to entertain the allegations that were raised against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. At the resumed proceeding in the matter, […]
Reports say Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’ Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi. Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
Cubana Chief Priest was alleged to have sprayed and tampered with naira notes during an event at the Eko Hotel in Lagos. However, the nightlife promoter pleaded not guilty to the charges and was granted bail of ₦10 million At the last adjourned date on May 2, Chikaosolu Ojukwu ,SAN, the defence counsel, informed the court that the parties […]
Obi made the call in a series of tweets on X , as the world celebrates the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. He also advised the federal government to invest in rehabilitating those already caught in the web of drug abuse. The Senate had on May 9, suggested death penalty as the […]
Reports say businesses have been shut and transport has been paralysed in the city, with the police engaging in running battles with demonstrators. The youth-led protests are calling on MPs to reject proposed tax increases but the government, which has rowed back on some of the most controversial measures, says new taxes are needed to […]
The President also directed that the supervisors and department heads of the culprits must also be punished for aiding and abetting the fraud under their watch. Tinubu’ gave the directive at the award night organised by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation to commemorate the 2024 Civil Service Week. […]
A statement from the VP’s spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha, stated that Albishir, 69 years old, passed away in Kano on Sunday evening after a prolonged illness. The Presidency described the deceased as an exemplary and kind-hearted mother in her community and also a devoted Muslim who was respected for her wisdom, compassion, and dedication to charitable […]