A former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, arrived at the Federal High Court in Kaduna on Tuesday morning under tight security for his arraignment over alleged corruption-related offences. El-Rufai was brought to the court premises at about 9:00 a.m. in a Hilux vehicle and remained inside for over 30 minutes before being escorted into the […]
At the backdrop of worsening power supply to offices and homes, Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) have recorded a combined loss of N2.349 trillion over the past two years due to billing and collection inefficiencies, further worsening the liquidity crisis in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI). Already burdened by an estimated N6 trillion sector-wide debt […]
An official of the National Youth Service Corps in Ogun State, Abass Olalekan, was on Monday arraigned before the Magistrate Court at Isabo, Abeokuta, on two counts of conspiracy and unlawful procurement of abortion for one Victoria Ariyo, a corper serving in the state until her death last Tuesday, allegedly due to complications from abortion […]
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Disu has directed that officers of the force must be visible, approachable, and accountable at all times . The IGP who gave th directive during the decoration of newly promoted officers in Abuja on Monday, stressed that the era of policing that alienates the people was over and […]
A federal high court has sentenced Anamekwe Nwabuoku to a total of 72 years in prison after finding him guilty of fraud and money laundering involving N868.4 million. Delivering judgment on Monday, Justice James Omotosho ruled that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had successfully proven its case against the former public official beyond reasonable […]
The Federal Government has called on Investors, Financial Institutions and Development Partners to collaborate with Nigeria vision of building a resilient food system, climate smart farming and expanding sustainable agricultural production as well as unlocking the nation’s agricultural potential. Speaking during the Nigeria-United Kingdom Investment Forum in London, England, recently, the Minister of Agriculture and […]
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted multiple consignments of illicit drugs concealed in carton walls, winter jackets and body cream containers at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport and a courier firm in Lagos. The agency said the operations foiled attempts by drug trafficking syndicates to smuggle the substances to destinations including […]
The Presidency has addressed claims surrounding a recently signed migration agreement with the United Kingdom, stressing that the deal applies strictly to Nigerians residing illegally in the UK. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, said the clarification became necessary following reports suggesting Nigeria had agreed to accept foreign deportees. […]
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday leveraged a high-profile cultural event in London to advance Nigeria’s economic narrative and reinforce the country’s growing influence through cultural diplomacy, declaring that ongoing reforms are steering the nation towards recovery and long-term stability. Speaking at a reception hosted by the British Government at Tate Modern as part of his […]
The Nigerian police, human rights organizations and Nigerians have raised an urgent alarm over reports of sexual violence occurring under the guise of an “annual festival” in Ozoro community within Delta State. The reports, gained traction following the circulation of distressing video on social media platforms, suggest an environment where women are targeted for coordinated […]
