The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has described the controversial landing and subsequent departure of a private aircraft from a roadway near […]
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Arrests, intimidation won’t stop our struggle -Ajaero
Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared that arrests, harassment and intimidation will not stop organised labour from fighting for […]
Xenophobia: 268 Nigerians to arrive from S’Africa today
The first batch of 268 Nigerians fleeing xenophobic attacks in South Africa is expected to arrive in Lagos today as the federal government intensifies efforts […]
EFCC Chairman Says Governorship Aspirants Spend ₦20bn To ₦30bn On Primaries, Warns Of Threat To Democracy
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has said some governorship aspirants spend between ₦20 billion and ₦30 billion on […]
Nigeria Air fraud: How ex-aviation minister, Sirika, rented Ethiopian Airlines aircraft for display
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has told the Federal Capital Territory high court in Abuja that former minister of aviation, Hadi Sirika, allegedly […]
“Post-Conviction Forfeiture Hearing” — Court Summons Saleh Mamman’s Lawyer Over Affidavit Alleging Judge Was “Enraged”
*Adjourns ₦33.8bn Case To June 24 A Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday rescheduled further hearing for June 24 in the post-conviction proceedings being conducted […]
“₦150m Abuja Office Rent Explained” — SEDC Defends Spending, Says Funds Covered Rent, Operations, Furnishing
The South East Development Commission (SEDC) yesterday defended the over N150m expended in the rent of its one-room Abuja liason office. The Senate Committee on […]
“4.4m Canvassers Across 176,846 Polling Units” — Uzodimma Says Renewed Hope Ambassadors Mobilising Grassroots Support For Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election
The Director-General of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors and Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodimma, on Wednesday said the party had recruited 4,421,150 persons […]
“We Will Observe Voting, Collation And Result Tabulation” — Yiaga Africa Deploys 272 Observers For Ekiti Governorship Election
Election observer group, Yiaga Africa, has said it will deploy 272 observers for the June 20 governorship election in Ekiti State. The Head of Knowledge […]
“Unauthorised Lawsuit” — Shehu Gabam-Led SDP Faction Disowns Suit Challenging INEC 2027 Timetable
The Social Democratic Party faction loyal to its National Chairman, Shehu Gabam, has distanced itself from a lawsuit challenging the Independent National Electoral Commission’s timetable, […]
“Five To Die By Hanging, One Acquitted” — Court Convicts Defendants Over Murder Of Lawyer Iyoha Osobase After Six-Year Trial
The Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City has sentenced five defendants to death over the kidnapping and murder of legal practitioner, Barr. Iyoha […]
“WASSCE Students Targeted” — Three Killed As Bandits Invade Kogi School, Troops Neutralise One Attacker Amid Abduction Claims
Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, under 2 Division, have foiled an attempted abduction of schoolchildren in Iluke-Bunu community, Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi […]
Olukoyede Warns Vote-Buying Threatens 2027 Elections, Says Politicians Who Buy Power Focus On Recovering Expenses
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has warned that vote-buying and other forms of financial inducement pose serious threats to […]
“Nigeria Air Was Ethiopian Airlines Aircraft” — EFCC Witness Tells Court Sirika Allegedly Used Three-Day Static Display To Pass Off Project As Completed
The 12th prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has told the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, that […]
“Reinstate Access Party Registration” — Court Quashes INEC’s Logo Rejection, Orders Access Code Issuance And Awards ₦500,000 Cost
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reinstate the registration process of Access Party (A.P.) and […]
“Release Them Unconditionally” — Court Orders Release Of Prof. Arthur Ekpekpo, Other Detained Okuama Leaders Over 2024 Soldiers’ Killing Aftermath
The Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State, has ordered the unconditional release of Prof. Arthur Ekpekpo and other detained leaders of Okuama community […]
“Protect Taxpayers, Ensure Fair Allocation” — RMAFC Chairman Urges Collaboration On Ongoing Revenue Reforms
The Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, Dr Mohammed Shehu, has said ongoing tax and revenue reforms must protect taxpayers while ensuring […]
“Determined To Bring Home The Living” — Nigeria, Ethiopia Finalise Prisoner Transfer Deal For Over 100 Nigerian Inmates
More than 100 Nigerians serving prison terms in Ethiopia may soon be repatriated following the conclusion of a prisoner transfer agreement between Nigeria and Ethiopia. […]
NCAA Grounds Private Aircraft, Suspends Operator’s Permit Over Asaba Roadway Landing, Unauthorised Lagos Departure
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has grounded a privately owned aircraft after it allegedly landed on a roadway near Asaba and subsequently departed for […]
“Anywhere Mele Kyari Is, Arrest Him” — Senate Orders Ex-NNPCL GCEO’s Arrest As Former CFO Denies Alleged ₦210tn Missing Funds
The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has ordered the arrest of the immediate past Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, […]