The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has denied reports that the Federal Government has commenced extradition proceedings against Simon Ekpa, a factional leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra. In a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Communication and Publicity, Kamarudeen Ogundele, on Friday, the AGF said […]
The Kano State Police Command on Friday said it arrested 78 suspects and recovered a substantial quantity of weapons, illicit drugs, and stolen properties across the state. The Commissioner of Police (CP), Dr Ibrahim Bakori, made the disclosure at a news conference at Bompai Kano Police Headquarters. Bakori stated that the development was part of […]
The Federal Government says discussions are ongoing on how 15,000 Nigerians stranded in Cameroon, Niger, Chad and other parts of the world will be returned to Nigeria in safety and dignity. Tijani Ahmed, Federal Commissioner, National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), disclosed this at a media briefing on Friday in Abuja. […]
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria has announced the country’s withdrawal from the 2025 World Relays in Guangzhou, China, citing issues with the visa process. In a statement posted by the federation on Friday on its Facebook page explained that despite starting visa applications in February, athletes encountered obstacles that made participation impossible. The late issuance […]
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested two internationally wanted fugitives, Felix Omoregie and Okwudili Ezeje. While Omoregie is a suspected human trafficking kingpin declared wanted by Belgian authorities, Ezeje is a key figure in a Dubai-based armed robbery syndicate. Omoregie, alias “Eghosa Johnson Omoregie,” was apprehended in Benin City, Edo State, while police operatives, in […]
Bauchi State Government has signed a financial agreement for the implementation of the Value Chain Programme in the state. According to a press release issued on Thursday by the Special Assistant on Media, Bauchi Deputy Governor’s Office, Muslim Lawal, the $158 million Value Chain project is designed to be implemented in Bauchi, Borno, Yobe, Jigawa, […]
The Anambra State Government has directed members of political parties and affiliated support groups to refrain from wearing party uniforms during the official visit of President Bola Tinubu to the state on Thursday. This directive was announced in a press statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Political Matters, Dr. Alex Obiogbolu, […]
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has issued a formal letter of sanction to Kenya Airways following multiple violations of consumer protection regulations involving three passengers, including Gloria Omisore. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of the NCAA, Michael Achimugu, made this announcement on his official X account on Wednesday night. “According to the […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by MultiChoice Nigeria, the parent company of DStv and GOtv, challenging the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s (FCCPC) intervention in its recent subscription price hike. Delivering judgement on Thursday, Justice James Omotoso ruled that the suit constituted an abuse of court process as […]
Eight months after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu transmitted four tax reform bills to the National Assembly for consideration and passage, the Senate, yesterday, began consideration of the bills, following a review of contentious clauses. After hours of deliberations, the Senate retained Nigeria’s Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate at 7.5 per cent, rejecting a proposed hike to […]
