The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Friday, opened its case against Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN, former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice; his wife, Asabe Bashir, and son, Abdulaziz, in the alleged money laundering trial to the tune of N8.7 billion. Justice Abdulmalik directedContinue Reading
By Christian Ogbonna Abakaliki: The Police Command in Ebonyi has confirmed the death of the kidnapped former Ebonyi Deputy Governor, Mr Kelechi Igwe’s father, Chief Francis Igwe at his abductors den. This is contained in a statement issued to journalists in Abakaliki on Friday by the Command’s PublicContinue Reading
By Iyiola Olalere President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the postings of 31 career and 34 non-career ambassadors to various countries and the United Nations. The Senate confirmed the ambassadors-designate last December. This was disclosed in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President,(Information and Strategy). POSTINGSContinue Reading
By Richard Ikiebe Some politicians depend on massive turnout to win, while others thrive when citizens are too afraid to leave their homes to vote. The recent stream of videos from Benin City, of attacks on politicians and the vandalism of a party state secretariat, reprises a familiar scriptContinue Reading
By Bassey Asuquo The Management of the University of Calabar has announced the commencement of payment of the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) to the academic staff of the institution. According to a memo issued by the Bursary Department and signed by the University Bursar, Prince Joseph Odum, theContinue Reading
By Olajide Idowu Osogbo: Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has charged journalists in the state to be vanguards against fake news and misinformation as the state prepares for the Aug. 15, governorship election. Adeleke gave the charged at the Government House in Osogbo while hosting new executives ofContinue Reading
By Ren Pluta World Beyond War (WBW) Latin America Organizer Gabriel Aguirre and WBW member Ren Pluta marched in the city of Mérida, Venezuela (pop ~ 200,000) Wednesday, March 4 in solidarity with between 2000 – 3000 local protesters supporting the national call to return President Maduro and FirstContinue Reading
By Dianabasi Effiong President Bola Tinubu announced on Thursday, the successful conclusion of a historic settlement agreement between the Federal Government of Nigeria, ENI, and Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAEL). This was made known by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy). According to Onanuga, theContinue Reading
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, adjourned the trial of Publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, on alleged defamatory remarks against President Bola Tinubu, for continuation of hearing. The case, scheduled for Thursday, could not proceed due to the absence of Justice Mohammed Umar in court. AlthoughContinue Reading
