President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly approved a two-year extension of the tenure of the Surveyor-General of the Federation, Mr. Abuduganiyu Adebomehin. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the extension will take effect from January 5, 2026. The decision was […]
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has issued a stern warning to individuals and groups whose actions undermine Nigeria’s sovereignty and national unity, declaring that such persons would be regarded and treated as enemies of the state. Gen. Musa gave the warning while addressing journalists in Abuja, stressing that the Armed […]
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has dismissed widespread speculations of a rift between him and his political mentor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, insisting that those attempting to sow discord between them will not succeed. Speaking in Madobi on Tuesday during an event marking Kwankwaso’s 69th birthday, Yusuf restated his unwavering loyalty to the former […]
A Federal High Court in Abuja has once again denied bail to detained alleged terrorists’ negotiator, Tukur Mohammed Mamu, marking the third time his application for bail has been rejected since his arraignment. In a ruling delivered on Wednesday, Justice Mohammed Umar dismissed Mamu’s fresh bail application, which was based on claims of deteriorating […]
The detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has named several prominent Nigerians, including former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), among his witnesses as he prepares to open his defence in the terrorism charges filed against him by the Federal Government. In a […]
The Ikeja Special Offences Court in Lagos has admitted WhatsApp chat messages as part of the evidence in the ongoing $4.5 billion fraud trial involving former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele. During Tuesday’s proceedings, the prosecution presented digital communication records allegedly exchanged between Emefiele and several associates during his tenure at […]
The Organising Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Hon. Ayodele Adewale, has reflected on the key resolutions reached during the recently concluded Lagos APC Stakeholders’ Forum, emphasizing unity, accountability, and renewed grassroots engagement as the party’s top priorities. Speaking after the forum, which brought together party leaders, elected officials, and members […]
More than 700 global figures, including scientists, political leaders, and celebrities, have jointly urged governments to halt the development of artificial intelligence systems capable of outperforming human intelligence until strong safety measures and public consent are in place. The demand was contained in an open letter released on Wednesday by the Future of Life Institute […]
The Federal Government has directed all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to immediately submit statements of their bank accounts held in commercial banks, as part of renewed efforts to ensure full compliance with the Treasury Single Account (TSA) policy. The directive, issued on Wednesday, is aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability, and efficient management of […]
The Senate has launched an investigation into the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged deductions of 2 percent from recovered loot without the approval of the National Assembly. The resolution followed a motion moved by Senator Emmanuel Memga Udende (APC, Benue North East) during Tuesday’s plenary, which praised the EFCC for its notable […]
