The Federal Government on Thursday flagged off the training of its first batch of smart electricity meter installers under the Power Force programme. This was […]
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Obasanjo Rebuts Osoba’s Claims, Defends 2003 Political Decisions
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has strongly rejected allegations by former Ogun State Governor Olusegun Osoba that he deceived leaders of the Alliance for Democracy (AD) […]
“EFCC Returns ₦108m Recovered From Alleged Former Employees’ Fraud” — Says Suspect Fled To UK As Probe Continues
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has handed over ₦108 million recovered during an investigation into an alleged fraud involving two former employees of Greenwich […]
“EFCC Says It Has Tools To Tackle Emerging Financial Crimes” — Olukoyede Blames Justice Delays For Weakening Anti-Corruption Fight
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has said it has strengthened its capacity to combat emerging financial crimes, assuring Nigerians that it has the technology, […]
“Tinubu Approves Expansion Of Nigerian Army To 12 Divisions” — Orders Recruitment Of 28,000 Personnel To Boost National Security
President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions and the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel as part […]
“Court Of Appeal Vacates 15-Month Freeze On Aisha Achimugu’s 124 Bank Accounts” — Sets Aside Order Reversing ₦1.8bn Transfer To EFCC
The Court of Appeal in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has discharged the order freezing 124 bank accounts linked to businesswoman Aisha Achimugu and corporate entities […]
Nigeria Reaffirms Support For Sahrawi Self-Determination
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to the principles of self-determination and decolonisation during a meeting between the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola […]
PDP Stakeholders Back Turaki Leadership, To Appeal Court Judgment
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says its Board of Trustees, state chairmen and governorship candidates have unanimously reaffirmed their support for the party’s Interim National […]
Army Declares Soldier Wanted for Aiding Terrorists
The Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps (NAOC) has declared one of its personnel, Private Mohammed Yusuf Amutu, wanted over allegations that he illegally sold and supplied […]
“Unrecognised Monarchs Risk Imprisonment” — Anambra Invokes Traditional Rulers Law
Orders Town Unions To Report Offenders The Anambra State Government has warned that anyone presenting himself as a traditional ruler without formal recognition and […]
Presidency Faults Atiku’s US Lobbying, Says Tinubu Undistracted By 2027 Politics
The Presidency has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over reported efforts by his supporters to lobby United States President Donald Trump and members of […]
“Army Declares Soldier Wanted Over Alleged Sale Of Military Uniforms To Terrorists” — Ordnance Corps Vows Full Disciplinary Action
The Headquarters Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps has declared one of its personnel, Private Mohammed Yusuf Amutu, wanted over his alleged involvement in the illegal sale […]
Osun Govt. Suspends NURTW Activities, Orders Arrest Of Illegal Officials
A few hours after the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), Osun State chapter, announced a caretaker committee to oversee the administration of transport […]
“Court Frees Blessing CEO On ₦20m Bail” —Restricts Travel Over Alleged ₦69.15m Property Fraud
An Ikeja Special Offences Court has granted social media personality Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, bail in the sum of ₦20 million in […]
LPPC Elevates 68 Lawyers To Senior Advocate Of Nigeria Rank
The Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee (LPPC) has approved the elevation of 68 legal practitioners to the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN)…. The […]
Veteran Actress Ngozi Nwosu Appeals For ₦30m To Fund Life-Saving Surgeries
Veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu has appealed to the public for financial support to undergo multiple life-saving surgeries estimated to cost ₦30 million…. Veteran Nollywood […]
Barriers, Not Lack Of Capacity, Held Women Back – NBA President Elect
The President-elect of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Oyinkansola Badejo-Ojusanya (SAN), says women have long been held back from the association’s highest office not by […]
Uniting Divided Bar, Improving Lawyers’ Welfare My Priority – NBA President-Elect
The President-elect of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Oyinkansola Badejo-Olusanya (SAN), has identified unity within the legal profession and improved welfare for lawyers as the […]
US prosecutors to drop New York Times subpoenas over Trump plane reporting
Donald Trump’s Justice Department will withdraw subpoenas issued to New York Times‘ NYT.N journalists who reported on security concerns about the president flying on a […]
NBA Will Remain Watchdog On Governance Despite Election Controversy – Oyinkansola Badejo-Olusanya
President-elect of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Oyinkansola Badejo-Olusanya (SAN), says the association will continue to hold governments accountable despite criticism over the conduct of […]