Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello Arraigned on ₦110.4 Billion Fraud Charges, Takes a Plea
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello was arraigned before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama, Abuja, on charges of alleged fraud amounting to ₦110.4 billion. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a 16-count charge…
Terrorism: Trouble for Biafra Agitator Simon Ekpa As Finnish Authorities Arrest, Remand Him and Four Others
Finnish authorities have arrested and remanded Simon Ekpa, a prominent Finnish-Nigerian separatist agitator, along with four other individuals. The Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland has remanded them in prison on charges of public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist…
Why Airforce Key to Ending Banditry and Terrorism, Says Defence Minister Badaru
The Honourable Minister of Defence H.E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON mni has called on the Nigerian Airforce to intensify the use of their various platforms to bring an end to banditry and terrorism. According to the Minister, “you are key…
APC’s Aiyedatiwa Retains Ondo Governorship Seat Amid Controversies
Lucky Aiyedatiwa has been confirmed as the winner of the Ondo State governorship election, securing his position amidst a backdrop of controversy and allegations. This victory comes nearly a year after he stepped into the role following the death of…
Breaking News: Armed Men Attack Obajana Transmission Substation, Damage Power Transformer
In a brazen attack, armed men invaded the construction site of the ongoing Obajana Transmission Substation in Kogi State, damaging a 150MVA power transformer radiator. The incident occurred on November 12, 2024, at approximately 11:55 PM, when the assailants opened…
Ministry of Defence Enhances Procurement Efficiency with Three-Day Seminar
The Ministry of Defence has taken a significant step towards enhancing its procurement processes by organizing a three-day technical seminar for its procurement staff. The seminar, which focused on procurement audit, e-Procurement, Performance Management System (PMS), and Enterprise Content Management…
Tinubu Government Confirms Death of Chief of Army Staff Lagbaja After Speculations
In a solemn announcement, the Nigerian government has confirmed the death of Lt. Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff, at the age of 56. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu disclosed that Lt. Gen. Lagbaja passed away on Tuesday…
GTCO Vs Four Journalist: NUJ Calls for GTBank Boycott Over Alleged Cyberstalking Trial
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Council, has directed its members to shut down their Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) the parent company of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) accounts, effective immediately. This move follows the prolonged detention of…
International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists: ABJFN Urges Govt, Security Agencies to Protect Journalists
Abuja, Nigeria – November 2, 2024 – The Association of Bloggers and Journalists Against Fake News (ABJFN) joins the global community in commemorating the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. In a statement signed by its National…
Zamfara: PDP Members Praise Matawalle, Protest Against Governor Lawal, As Federal Lawmaker Dumps PDP For APC
Members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Talata Mafara Local Government Area, Zamfara State, took to the streets on Monday to protest what they described as poor governance under Governor Dauda Lawal. Staging a strong protest against Governor Dauda…
