Abba Kyari: Extradition not automatic – Kayode Ajulo
Dr Kayode Ajulo, a Constitutional Lawyer and Activist, says extradition of DCP Abba Kyari to the U.S. is not automatic as being speculated. The News […]
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FG not aware of $875m ammunition deal with US–Minister
The Federal Government says it is not aware of any $875 million ammunition deal with the US which is being purportedly blocked by some lawmakers […]
Minister urges diaspora group to counter false narratives about Nigeria
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has called on the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) to help counter the false narratives by […]
LASIEC issues Certificates of Return to 57 LG chairmen-elect, denies malpractices
The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) on Tuesday presented Certificates of Return to the 57 council chairmen elected in last Saturday’s local government election […]
Tiv youths to Ortom: Concentrate on governance, leave Buhari alone
The Tiv Youth Council Worldwide has urged Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue to concentrate on good governance and refrain from criticising President Muhammadu Buhari. The […]
Alleged forgery: Absence of judge stalls arraignment of 2 top officials of OGFZA
The absence of Magistrate Mabel Segun-Bello of Wuse Magistrates’ Court, on Friday, stalled the arraignment of two staff members of the Oil and Gas Free Zone Authority […]
NGO deploys members as observers to Lagos LGs election
The Yiaga Africa, an NGO, says it has deployed observers to the election process across the 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council […]
Alleged blackmail: Court fixes Sept. 28 to hear suit against businesswoman
Justice Yusuf Halilu of an FCT High Court on on Thursday, fixed Sept. 28, to hear a suit filed a businesswoman, Chinyere Amuchiena. The Inspector-General of Police, […]
Kalu refutes report of visit to British envoy to discuss IPOB matters
Sen. Orji Kalu, has refuted social media reports of him paying a private visit to the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mrs Catriona Laing to […]
Alleged N900m fraud: ICPC to arraign ex-JAMB Registrar, Prof. Dibu Ojerinde July 6
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) will, on July 6, arraign Prof. Dibu Ojerinde, former Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), […]
Police arrest officer for alleged extortion, demand for sex
The Police Command in Akwa Ibom has ordered the arrest of a policeman over alleged extortion and demand for sex from a suspect. The Police […]
NasPoly protest: Committee recommends prosecution of perpetrators
The Committee of Heads of Tertiary Institutions in Nasarawa State has called on the state government to prosecute perpetrators of the March 11 crises that […]
Alleged forgery: Court fixes July 23 for arraignment of 2 top officials of OGFZA
A Wuse Zone 2 Magistrates’ Court, Abuja, has fixed July 23 for the arraignment of two staff members of the Oil and Gas Free Zone Authority (OGFZA) […]
EFCC re-arraigns FIRS officials, ex-directors on fraud allegations
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday, re-arraigned some top officials of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FRIS) and two former directors before […]
Ebubeagu not involved in demolishing Ebonyi citizens’ property — Commissioner
Chief Stanley Okoro-Emegha, the Ebonyi Commissioner for Border, Peace and Conflict Resolution, has said that the Ebubeagu security outfit was not involved in destroying people’s […]
Request for daily stock record is statutory requirement — DPR
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) says request for daily stock of products supplied is a statutory regulatory requirement for any retail outlet license holder […]
Stop destroying our banners Lagos PDP warns APC; You are attention seekers APC responds
Lagos State chapter of the PDP on Saturday decried the destruction of its campaign banners and posters allegedly by supporters of the ruling APC. Political […]
Don’t reassign Abdulrasheed Maina’s case to another judge, EFCC urges Chief Judge
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court (FHC), Justice John Tsoho, not to reassign Abdulrasheed […]
Mismanagement of N170m: Kwara Govt suspends officials of SOML programme
The Kwara Government has suspended two senior officials of its Saving One Million Lives Programme for Result (SOML-PforR) over alleged mismanagement of N170 million fund. […]
Senate to pass PIB, Constitution Amendment Bills this month, says Lawan
After over 20 years of failed attempts, the senate is to pass the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), the Constitution Amendment Bill and other key bills […]
Independent Investigation panel on SARS to continue Abuja sitting soon – NHRC
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Thursday said that its Independent Investigation panel on allegations of violations of human rights by the defunct SARS […]
What Twitter Ban teaches the World about Nigeria, By Azu Ishiekwene
The Nigerian government thinks Twitter is the greatest source of its misery. After straining at the leash for months, it couldn’t resist swatting the microblogging […]
Acting Edo PDP chairman calls for calm
Mr Harrison Omagbon, Edo acting Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman, has called for calm among party faithful, following the suspension of the state chairman, Dr […]
PDP suspends its Edo Chairman
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has suspended the chairman of its Edo chapter, Dr Tony Aziegbemi, for alleged misconduct. This is contained in a statement […]
China’s ambassador cancels meeting with German lawmakers over Uighurs
China’s ambassador to Germany on Thursday cancelled a meeting with members of parliament in response to a hearing in the Bundestag’s human rights committee on […]