Namibia Elects First Female President
Namibia’s ruling SWAPO party was declared winner Tuesday of last week’s disputed elections, ushering in the southern African country’s first woman president after a disputed vote that the main opposition has already said it does not recognise. Vice-President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah took just over 57 percent of ballots followed by the candidate for the main opposition […]
Why we concealed owner of seized 753-duplex Abuja estate’s identity — EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has defended its decision to withhold the identity of the owner of a recently recovered estate, which it described as the largest single asset recovery in its history. The EFCC had on Monday announced the recovery of 753 duplexes and other apartments on Plot 109 Cadastral Zone C09, Lokogoma […]
NAFDAC busts fake alcohol factory in Lagos
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has dismantled a makeshift factory in the Oke Arin market, Lagos Island, where counterfeit alcoholic beverages were being illegally produced. According to a statement via X on Tuesday, the agency, acting on a complaint, conducted a raid that led to the arrest of three men […]
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Why we concealed owner of seized 753-duplex Abuja estate’s identity — EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has defended its decision to withhold the identity of the owner of a recently recovered estate, which it described as the largest single asset recovery in its history. The EFCC had on Monday announced the recovery of 753 duplexes and other apartments on Plot 109 Cadastral Zone C09, Lokogoma […]
US Mayor Yemi Mobolade under investigation for plotting racist attack to win election
Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade is under pressure from local officials to clarify his ties to Derrick Bernard, who was indicted for staging a hate crime during Mobolade’s mayoral campaign. Bernard, who is black, scrawled a racial slur on a campaign sign and set a cross on fire in an incident described as a hoax […]
Simon Ekpa’s offense not bailable – Finnish Police
The Finnish police have confirmed that Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), will remain in custody until his trial, as the country’s legal system does not allow for bail in cases like his. Ekpa, a dual citizen of Nigeria and Finland, was arrested on November 21 by Finnish […]
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Rivers crisis will make Fubara political general – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said though antagonism is a common experience that leaders face, the political war staged against the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, will eventually make him emerge as a General in politics. Jonathan spoke at the 1st Etche Festival of Food, Art and Culture Exhibition held at Nihi Community in Etche […]
2027: North yet to decide on Tinubu’s fate, says Arewa youths
The President General of the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum, Yerima Shettima, has said the northern region has yet to take a unified position on whether to support or oppose President Bola Tinubu’s second term bid in 2027. Recall that the suspended National Chairman of Arewa Consultative Forum, Mamman Osuman, had last week said the north […]
Abure begs Obi, Otti, others to return to Labour Party
The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has appealed to the party’s 2023 presidential flag bearer, Peter Obi, Abia State Governor, Alex Otti and other aggrieved bigwigs to return to the party. Abure made the plea in an exclusive interview with Punch. The embattled chairman had been at loggerheads with chieftains and stakeholders […]
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Major Shake-Up as ISWAP, Boko Haram Join Forces to Fight Military, Impose Taxes on Farmers
The Islamic State in West African Province (ISWAP) has realigned with Boko Haram to fight Nigerian soldiers and impose taxes on peasant farmers. This development came after the recent military offensive that led to the death of many leaders of the insurgents. An interim council headed by Abu Mus’ab Al-Barnawiy has restructured the leadership of […]
Teachers won’t go back to classes until they are paid – NUT
The teachers’ Union in Imo State has said that primary and secondary schools teachers in the state will not resume classes even if government reopen schools in the state. The declaration was made by the chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Imo state Wing, Philip Nwanshi during an interaction with journalists in Owerri. […]
NDLEA arrests Europe-bound teenage student with drugs
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a teenage student, Benjamin Nnamani Daberechi, 19, with Methamphetamine drugs concealed inside crayfish. NDLEA Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi revealed this in a statement shared on the agency’s Facebook page on Sunday. Daberechi attempted to export 7.2 kilogrammes of methamphetamine concealed in a crayfish sack […]
Namibia Elects First Female President
Namibia’s ruling SWAPO party was declared winner Tuesday of last week’s disputed elections, ushering in the southern African country’s first woman president after a disputed vote that the main opposition has already said it does not recognise. Vice-President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah took just over 57 percent of ballots followed by the candidate for the main opposition […]
Why we concealed owner of seized 753-duplex Abuja estate’s identity — EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has defended its decision to withhold the identity of the owner of a recently recovered estate, which it described as the largest single asset recovery in its history. The EFCC had on Monday announced the recovery of 753 duplexes and other apartments on Plot 109 Cadastral Zone C09, Lokogoma […]
NAFDAC busts fake alcohol factory in Lagos
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has dismantled a makeshift factory in the Oke Arin market, Lagos Island, where counterfeit alcoholic beverages were being illegally produced. According to a statement via X on Tuesday, the agency, acting on a complaint, conducted a raid that led to the arrest of three men […]
Fire razes INEC office in Delta
The office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ika north-east LGA of Delta state has been gutted by fire. Sam Olumekun, national commissioner and chairman of the information & voter education committee, confirmed the incident in a statement on Tuesday. He said INEC received a preliminary report from Etekamba Umoren, the Delta state […]
South Africa Relaxes Visa Rules For Nigerian Tourists, Business People – Presidency
South African Government has relaxed its visa rules for Nigerian tourists and business people, saying they can now apply for a visa without submitting a passport. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced this on Tuesday at the opening of the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Cape Town, which President Bola Tinubu attended. […]
Report: 65 million harmful posts deleted in Nigeria
Major tech firms, including Google, X, Microsoft, and TikTok, have removed more than 65 million pieces of content from their platforms in Nigeria following user complaints, according to a report by the National Information Technology Development Agency. NITDA’s Director of Corporate Communications & Media Relations, Mrs Hadiza Umar, disclosed this in a press statement on […]
Alleged Abuse Of Office Charge: Former AMCON Boss Kuru Absent In Court, Judge Issues Bench Warrant
Former Managing Director of Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Ahmed Kuru was absent in court on Monday, where he was to be arraigned on a six-count charge of alleged stealing of property belonging to Arik Air and abuse of office. Kuru, alongside current MD of Arik Air, Captain Roy Ilegbodu, the receiver manager of […]
Low-Income Earners Can Withdraw Total Retirement Savings — PENCOM
The National Pension Commission has said low-earning pensioners are now permitted to withdraw their total retirement savings en bloc or continue to receive their monthly pension pending the approval of the Minimum Pension Guarantee. A memo signed by the Head of the Surveillance Department of Pencom identified as A.M Salem, dated November 27, 2024, said […]