Garba Shehu, the former Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has firmly dismissed suggestions of any friction between Buhari and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing such insinuations as unfounded and politically motivated. Speaking during an interview on 30 Minutes, a current affairs programme aired by Trust TV, Shehu […]
Today marks exactly 27 years since the sudden and controversial death of Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola, widely regarded as the winner of Nigeria’s annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election. On July 7, 1998, Abiola died while still in military detention, barely a month after the death of former military ruler, General Sani […]
A man identified as David Abiodun has pleaded guilty to the abduction of Divine Ayeni, a 17-year-old student of the University of Ibadan (UI). The development took place on Monday at the Federal High Court in Ibadan, where Abiodun was arraigned on a two-count charge of kidnapping, brought against him by the Department […]
Three aggrieved members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking the removal of the newly constituted interim national leadership of the party, led by former Senate President, Senator David Mark. The plaintiffs Adeyemi Emmanuel, Ayodeji Victor Tolu, and Haruna Ismaila in suit number […]
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has officially sworn in Justice Lekan Ogunmoye as the substantive Chief Judge of Ekiti State, urging him to uphold the highest standards of justice delivery and judicial integrity. The inauguration ceremony, held on Monday at the Governor’s Office in Ado Ekiti, marked the formal elevation of Justice Ogunmoye, […]
Renowned journalist and publisher, Dele Momodu, has sharply criticized the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, following the latter’s recent appearance on Channels Television, describing his conduct as “reckless” and unbecoming of a federal appointee. Speaking in response to the Friday interview, Momodu said he was inundated with messages urging him to […]
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has embarked on the formal renegotiation of its Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with the Kingdom of the Netherlands, amidst sweeping tax reforms. This dialogue signifies the inaugural engagement following the enactment of Nigeria’s historic Tax Reform Bills, signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on June 26, […]
A commercial bus and a Toyota Camry were involved in a serious accident on the 3rd Mainland Bridge in Lagos, leaving several passengers injured. The incident occurred before Adekunle Junction, inward Lagos Island, and the commercial bus reportedly somersaulted multiple times after the collision. The Rapid Response Squad (RRS) promptly responded to […]
The Niger State Police Command, in collaboration with other security agencies, has successfully rescued 35 kidnapped victims held captive by suspected Boko Haram insurgents. The victims, including women and children, were reportedly being relocated to Yauri in Kebbi State when they were intercepted by police tactical teams. The police arrested the driver […]
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has agreed to personal terms with Galatasaray, with a contract expected to run until June 2028. However, the transfer is stuck in limbo as Galatasaray’s bid of €50 million plus €5 million in add-ons falls short of Napoli’s expected fee. According to reports, Napoli is holding out for a higher […]
